Man from Atlantis was an American science fiction/adventure series that aired on NBC from March, 1977 to June of 1978. The first four episodes of the series were actually pilot telemovies which were broadcast from March to June. The regular series consisted of thirteen one hour long episodes, totaling seventeen episodes when combined with the telemovies. The show was produced by Herbert F. Solow, Herman Miller and the Solow Production Company. The series starred Patrick Duffy as Mark Harris, an amphibian amnesiac born with gills, fins and the ability to swim underwater indefinitely. Adding to his skills are his hyper-keen senses as well as enhanced strength and stamina which allows him to survive the heavy pressures of the ocean depths. He is discovered by the Foundation for Oceanic Research and aids Doctor Elizabeth Merrill (played by Belinda Montgomery) and C.W. Crawford (played by Alan Fudge) in their efforts to stop sea-faring criminals aboard their submersible research vessel, the Cetacean.
Patrick Duffy was the cover feature of the Thursday, September 10th, 1977 issue of TV Guide. The issue included a brief segment discussing the four TV movies and the upcoming regular series. It also gives brief insight into the abilities of Mark Harris.
Man from Atlantis was also featured in an article in the November, 1977 issue of Pizzazz (cover feature: Spider-Man).
Following the conclusion of the series, actor Patrick Duffy will have a long and notable career playing Bobby Ewing on the night time soap opera Dallas.
