| "Death in the Family" | |
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| Series The Incredible Hulk Season 1, Episode 2 | |
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| Air date | November 27th, 1977 (Part 1) November 28th, 1977 (Part 2) |
| Writers | Kenneth Johnson |
| Director | Alan J. Levi |
| Producers | Kenneth Johnson |
| Starring | Bill Bixby; Jack Colvin; Lou Ferrigno |
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"Death in the Family" is the second pilot movie of the superhero fantasy series The Incredible Hulk. This two-hour special was directed by Alan J. Levi with a teleplay written by series creator Kenneth Johnson. The first part of the episode aired on CBS on November 27th, 1977 with part two airing on November 28th, 1977. The series stars Bill Bixby in the role of fugitive scientist Doctor David Bruce Banner with Lou Ferrigno as his monstrous alter ego, the Hulk. The show also stars Jack Colvin as dogged investigative reporter, Jack McGee.
Cast[]
Principal Cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Bill Bixby | Doctor David Banner |
| Jack Colvin | Jack McGee |
| Lou Ferrigno | The Hulk |
Guest Stars[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Laurie Prange | Julie Griffith |
| Dorothy Tristan | Margaret Griffith |
| John McLiam | Michael |
| Mills Watson | Sheriff |
| William Daniels | Doctor John Bonifant |
| Gerald McRaney | Denny Kayle |
| Victor Mohica | Rafe |
Co-Stars[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert Phillips | Phil |
| Ann Weldon | 1st nurse |
| Linda Wiser | 2nd nurse |
| Roger Aaron Brown | Lab technician |
| Janet Adams | 3rd nurse |
| Socorro Swan | Receptionist |
| Rita Gomez | Maid |
| Rick Garcia | The Cuban |
Notes & Trivia[]
- This episode is included on disc one of the Incredible Hulk: The Complete First Season DVD collection, disc one of the Incredible Hulk: The Complete Series collection and disc five of the Incredible Hulk: The Television Series Ultimate Collection.
- This two-part episode is production code numbers: 55463 and 55464.
- The opening credit sequence of this episode includes an additional scene of Jack McGee looking at the Hulk, which does not appear in the regular opening sequence of the series.
- William Daniels is credited as a special guest star in this episode.
- Featured alias: David Benton.
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Bloopers[]
- During the Hulk's fight with the bear, a considerable amount of Lou Ferrigno's makeup comes off. Some of the makeup even ends up on the bear's mouth.
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