Wheels
Series Overview
Based on the 1971 novel by Arthur Hailey, Wheels is about the automobile industry and the day-to-day pressures involved in its operation. The plot lines follow many of the topical issues of the day, including race relations, corporate politics, and business ethics. The auto company of the novel is a little-disguised Ford Motor Company and some of the characters are recognizable to company insiders.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 5 Episodes
120 min per episode
1978 – 1978
Premiered: Sun, May 7, 1978
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “Episode 5”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Wheels - opening theme (1978 miniSeries)
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2013-04-07
Cast & Creators
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Rock Hudson
Adam Trenton
Lee Remick
Erica Trenton
Blair Brown
Barbara Lipton
John Beck
Peter Flodenhale
Ralph Bellamy
Lowell Baxter
Scott Brady
Matt Zaleski
John Durren
Merv Rucks
Marj Dusay
Caroline Horton
Lisa Eilbacher
Jody Horton
Anthony Franciosa
Smokey Stevenson
James Carroll Jordan
Kirk Trenton
Adele Mara
Teresa Chapman
Howard McGillin
Greg Trenton
Tim O'Connor
Hub Hewitson
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Rusty Horton
Allan Rich
Waggoner
David Spielberg
Dr. Patterson
Harold Sylvester
Rollie Knight
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry London
Robert Hamilton, Arthur Hailey, Hank Searls, Millard Lampell, Nancy Lynn Schwartz
Jacques R. Marquette
Roy Huggins, Robert F. O'Neill
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques R. Marquette
Director of Photography
Robert F. O'Neill
Producer
Robert Hamilton
Writer
Jerry London
Director
Hank Searls
Writer
Millard Lampell
Writer
Nancy Lynn Schwartz
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wheels
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What is Wheels about?
Based on the 1971 novel by Arthur Hailey, Wheels is about the automobile industry and the day-to-day pressures involved in its operation. The plot lines follow many of the topical issues of the day, including race relations, corporate politics, and business ethics. The auto company of the novel is a little-disguised Ford Motor Company and some of the characters are recognizable to company insiders.
How many seasons does Wheels have?
Wheels comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Wheels?
Key cast members in Wheels include Rock Hudson, Lee Remick, Blair Brown, John Beck, Ralph Bellamy.
Who created or directed Wheels?
Wheels was developed and directed by Jerry London.