The Last Convertible
“For five men and the woman they all loved, it was the ride of their lives.”
Series Overview
A star-laden adaptation of Anton Myrer's sprawling 1978 novel tracing the lives of five Harvard roommates of the class of '44, following them through the next 30 years. At the center of the story is a green 1939 Packard convertible and Chris Farris, a beautiful Radcliffe girl.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
41–94 min per episode
1979 – 1979
Premiered: Mon, Sep 24, 1979
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
Part 3 of a three-part miniseries based on the 1978 novel by Anton Myrer.
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Cast & Creators
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Perry King
Russ Currier
Deborah Raffin
Chris Farris
Bruce Boxleitner
George Virdon
Edward Albert
Ron Dalrymple
Sharon Gless
Kay Haddon
John Shea
Terry Garrigan
Michael Nouri
Jean Roger des Barres
Caroline Smith
Nancy Van Breymer
Stacey Nelkin
Sheila Garrigan
Tracy Brooks Swope
Liz Baynor
Kim Darby
Ann Rowan
Fred McCarren
Paul McCreed
Pat Harrington Jr.
Maj. Fred Goodman
Martin Milner
Sgt. Dabric
Vic Morrow
Chief Lonborg
Lisa Pelikan
Rosamond Ardley
Stuart Whitman
Col. Hiram Elkhart
John Houseman
Dr. Wetherell
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jo Swerling Jr., Gus Trikonis
Clyde Ware, Stephen McPherson, Philip DeGuere Jr., Anton Myrer
Pete Rugolo
Robert F. O'Neill, Jo Swerling Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Clyde Ware
Writer
Jo Swerling Jr.
Director
Stephen McPherson
Writer
Philip DeGuere Jr.
Writer
Gus Trikonis
Director
Robert F. O'Neill
Producer
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What is The Last Convertible about?
A star-laden adaptation of Anton Myrer's sprawling 1978 novel tracing the lives of five Harvard roommates of the class of '44, following them through the next 30 years. At the center of the story is a green 1939 Packard convertible and Chris Farris, a beautiful Radcliffe girl.
How many seasons does The Last Convertible have?
The Last Convertible comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Last Convertible?
Key cast members in The Last Convertible include Perry King, Deborah Raffin, Bruce Boxleitner, Edward Albert, Sharon Gless.
Who created or directed The Last Convertible?
The Last Convertible was developed and directed by Jo Swerling Jr., Gus Trikonis.