The Magical World of Disney (TV Series) I-Man (1986) User Reviews

Nostalgia!

[zacharyflynn-84915 · 7/10 · 12 March 2022]

I was three years old when I first saw this film on TV. And I had that vision of the final truck chase and that 4070 A cab over truck making what I think has to be a record for longest free fall done by a truck and trailer! Always thought it was Richard Dean Anderson not Scott backula, so it took me awhile to find out what this epic scene was from. Love this film and the sound track. Also love the truck action at the end. Which I could find some behind the scenes info on the stunts.

A show I've never forgotten

[shaxper · 7 April 2004]

Apparently, I was 7 years old when I caught I-Man on television. I had no idea what it was, and I have no idea why I was watching it, but even at that age, the premise was so unique to me; so fascinating. Nearly twenty years later, the memory of that one viewing stayed with me until this very moment when, in doing a search on Scott Bakula, I found the entry for this show. Previously, I'd had no idea what it was called, who was in it, or even that it had been a pilot for a TV show that was never picked up. I had thought it was a made for TV movie.

It's hard to work from an 18 year old memory, but what stood out about I-Man was the combined science fiction premise of a man who's unique power is to heal (an understated ability, but one with many uses), as well as the family-oriented heart of the show. After all, the father and the son both share their unique ability. They work together with a Batman/Robin sort of dynamic, though their relationship obviously runs deeper.

Essentially, it's a feel good family show with a kick-butt sci-fi premise. I would have been fascinated to have seen where this would have gone, and would love to track down a copy of the pilot. And, of course, with Scott Bakula in the lead, you can never go wrong.

I knew I wasn't crazy

[Geoff-21 · 8/10 · 29 March 2000]

I was laughed at when I said I remembered a show from the 80's where a guy was in an accident and absorbed some chemical that could regenerate his cells so he could never be hurt or get tired. Obviously, the show was short-lived because no one remembered it. I didn't know the guy was Scott Bakula either. I'm sure this show isn't on tape anywhere, but I loved it when it was on. Kind of a Six Million Dollar Man take-off. I win my bet.

Scott Bakula Pre-Quantum Leap Days

[lordzedd-2 · 20 March 2002]

When a truck carrying a sample of alien gas is ran off the road, the container springs a leak. A man and his son is exposed to the gas in an attempt to rescue the driver and a scientist. Discovering the gas has a strange effect on him. He and his son can heal instantly, now wanted by the elderly crime lord who wanted the gas for just that reason. They must discover a way to keep ahead of him and his men. Their only weakness is long term exposure to complete darkness will kill them. This was only a pilot for a series that never made it. Just Like "Exo-Man" and "The Man With The Power". A darn shame, because it's one funny and cool movie that shows the range of Scott Bakula as an actor.

Walt Disney Sunday Night Movie

[jfren484-2 · 12 October 2001]

This wasn't a regular program; it was a Disney "Sunday Night Movie" back when they had a new one every week. Brat Patrol was another one of those. They were pretty good movies. I remember looking forward to it all week with my little sisters.

I still have it.

[jwilds · 4 August 2002]

At 6 years old I was enamored with the invention of the VCR and I have this movie on tape from back then. It is 80's quality two-head mono recording but it is watchable. It is complete with all the cornball 80's commercials.