Cliffhangers
Series Overview
Cliffhangers is an American drama series that debuted on February 27, 1979 on NBC. Each hour-long episode was divided into three 20-minute segments : Stop Susan Williams, The Secret Empire and The Curse of Dracula. The show aimed to revive the classic movie serial format but was canceled after just ten episodes due to low ratings. To add to the "in-progress" feeling of the proceedings, all three series were started with different chapter numbers (although this was the first broadcast for all of them): "Stop Susan Williams" began at Chapter II, "The Secret Empire" started with Chapter III, and "The Curse of Dracula" with Chapter VI.
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1 Season • 12 Episodes
60 min per episode
1979 – 1979
Premiered: Tue, Feb 27, 1979
Kenneth JohnsonLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 10: “Episode 10”
Stop Susan Williams: The Villain Revealed The Secret Empire: Powerhouse The Curse of Dracula: Pleas of the Damned
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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NBC Cliffhangers 1979 TV promo
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-13
Cast & Creators
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Ray Walston
Bob Richards
Susan Anton
Susan Williams
Michael Nouri
Count Dracula
Mark Lenard
Emperor Thorval
Marj Dusay
Jennifer Selden
Michael Swan
Jack Schoengarth
Albert Paulsen
Anthony Korf
Geoffrey Scott
Marshal Jim Donner
Carlene Watkins
Millie Thomas
David Opatoshu
Hator
Diane Markoff
Princess Tara
Carol Baxter
Mary Gibbons
Stephen Johnson
Kurt Von Helsing
Bever-Leigh Banfield
Christine
Louise Sorel
Amanda Gibbons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Johnson
Kenneth Johnson
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Kenneth Johnson
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What is Cliffhangers about?
Cliffhangers is an American drama series that debuted on February 27, 1979 on NBC. Each hour-long episode was divided into three 20-minute segments : Stop Susan Williams, The Secret Empire and The Curse of Dracula. The show aimed to revive the classic movie serial format but was canceled after just ten episodes due to low ratings. To add to the "in-progress" feeling of the proceedings, all three series were started with different chapter numbers (although this was the first broadcast for all of them): "Stop Susan Williams" began at Chapter II, "The Secret Empire" started with Chapter III, and "The Curse of Dracula" with Chapter VI.
How many seasons does Cliffhangers have?
Cliffhangers comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Cliffhangers?
Key cast members in Cliffhangers include Ray Walston, Susan Anton, Michael Nouri, Mark Lenard, Marj Dusay.
Who created or directed Cliffhangers?
Cliffhangers was developed and directed by Kenneth Johnson.