Man from Atlantis: The Killer Spores

"The Killer Spores" is a television movie and the third of four pilot episodes that preceded the regular Man from Atlantis television series that aired on NBC from 1977 to 1978. The movie first aired on May 17th, 1977 and followed the events of the Man from Atlantis: The Death Scouts film. It is followed by Man from Atlantis: The Disappearances, which also premiered in 1977. The telemovie was directed by Reza Badiyi and written by John D.F. Black. It stars Patrick Duffy as amphibian hero Mark Harris with Belinda Montgomery as Foundation for Oceanic Research scientist Doctor Elizabeth Merrill. Also starring in the film is Alan Fudge, making his series debut as C.W. Crawford, as well as Kenneth Tigar reprising his role as Doctor Miller Simon. Other stars include Brian Baker, Fred Beir, Ivan Bonar and James Sikking.

Notes & Trivia

 * First appearance in the series of Alan Fudge as C.W. Crawford.