The White Shadow
“Can a straight shooter cut it with this bunch of rough, razor-sharp kids from the street?”
Series Overview
The White Shadow is an American drama television series that ran on the CBS network from November 27 1978, to March 16 1981.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
3 Seasons • 54 Episodes
60 min per episode
1978 – 1981
Premiered: Mon, Nov 27, 1978
Bruce PaltrowLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 15: “A Day in the Life”
Goldstein, Gomez, Hayward, and Reese all return for an ""alumni"" exhibition game, amid all the troubles the four have encountered in ""real life"" since graduating. Hayward is in college and wants to go to law school, but doesn't believe he'll be given the chance because of his skin color. Goldstein, after a year in the Marines, now believes he has the confidence to ask out a girl he admired while at Carver. Gomez is struggling to make ends meet as a car mechanic with a pregnant wife. And, finally, Reese is bouncing from job to job until he finally finds his niche as a phone counselor at a suicide prevention center.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The White Shadow 1978 CBS Series Premiere Promo
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-26
Cast & Creators
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Ken Howard
Ken Reeves
Kevin Hooks
Morris Thorpe
Byron Stewart
Warren Coolidge
Tim Van Patten
Mario 'Salami' Pettrino
Stoney Jackson
Jesse B. Mitchell
Ed Bernard
Jim Willis
Erik Kilpatrick
Curtis Jackson
Nathan Cook
Milton Reese
Ira Angustain
Ricky Gomez
Ken Michelman
Abner Goldstein
Joan Pringle
Sybil Buchanan
Jason Bernard
Jim Willis
Wolfe Perry
Teddy Rutherford
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Paltrow
Steven Bochco, Mark Tinker
Mark Tinker, Scott Brazil, Bruce Paltrow, John Masius
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Mark Tinker
Producer
Steven Bochco
Writer
Scott Brazil
Producer
Mark Tinker
Writer
John Masius
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Shadow
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What is The White Shadow about?
The White Shadow is an American drama television series that ran on the CBS network from November 27 1978, to March 16 1981.
How many seasons does The White Shadow have?
The White Shadow comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The White Shadow?
Key cast members in The White Shadow include Ken Howard, Kevin Hooks, Byron Stewart, Tim Van Patten, Stoney Jackson.
Who created or directed The White Shadow?
The White Shadow was developed and directed by Bruce Paltrow.