Sable
Series Overview
Sable is a short-lived television program that aired on ABC during the 1987-1988 season, and is based on the comic book, Jon Sable: Freelance, by Mike Grell. Only seven episodes ever aired. The show was a one-hour adventure/drama about mercenary and vigilante Jon Sable, who by day was children's book author Nicholas Fleming. The program ran on Saturdays at 8:00, and aired its final episode on January 2, 1988. Rene Russo had her first television role on the series. Lara Flynn Boyle also had one of her first acting roles playing a kidnapped girl in the series pilot.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 7 Episodes
46 min per episode
1987 – 1988
Premiered: Sat, Nov 7, 1987
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “Mob”
Jon helps out an old friend, a thief, who made the mistake of robbing a rich mobster who is now hunting down the men who dared to steal from him
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard P. Rosetti
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What is Sable about?
Sable is a short-lived television program that aired on ABC during the 1987-1988 season, and is based on the comic book, Jon Sable: Freelance, by Mike Grell. Only seven episodes ever aired. The show was a one-hour adventure/drama about mercenary and vigilante Jon Sable, who by day was children's book author Nicholas Fleming. The program ran on Saturdays at 8:00, and aired its final episode on January 2, 1988. Rene Russo had her first television role on the series. Lara Flynn Boyle also had one of her first acting roles playing a kidnapped girl in the series pilot.
How many seasons does Sable have?
Sable comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Sable?
Key cast members in Sable include Lewis van Bergen, Rene Russo, Ken Page, Holly Fulger, Marge Kotlisky.
Who created or directed Sable?
Sable was developed and directed by Not specified.