| "The Siren" | |
|---|---|
| Series The Man from Atlantis Season 1, Episode 12/16 | |
| |
| Air date | May 2nd, 1978 |
| Writers | Michael Wagner |
| Director | Edward Abroms |
| Producers | Herman Miller; Herbert F. Solow |
| Starring | Patrick Duffy; Belinda Montgomery; Alan Fudge |
| Episode guide | |
| Previous "Imp" |
Next "Deadly Carnival" |
"The Siren" is the sixteenth episode of the 1977-1978 television series Man from Atlantis. It is the twelfth regular episode of the series discounting the first four pilot movies. It was directed by Edward Abroms and written by Michael Wagner. It first aired on NBC on Thursday, May 2nd, 1978.
Cast[]
Principal Cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Patrick Duffy | Mark Harris |
| Alan Fudge | C.W. Crawford |
Guest Stars[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Neville Brand | Stringer |
| Laurette Spang | Amanda Trevanian |
| Michael Strong | Hugh Trevanian |
| Lisa Richards | Jenny Reynolds |
Co-Stars[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Timothy Scott | Caine |
Featuring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Carol Miyaoka | Siren |
The Crew of "Cetacean"[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Richard Laurance Williams | Jomo |
| Gary Tomlin | Helmsman |
| Kim Lankford | Unknown |
| J. Victor Lopez | Chuey |
Notes & Trivia[]
- Man from Atlantis was created by Mayo Simon and Herbert F. Solow.
- This episode is included on the Man from Atlantis: The Complete Television Series DVD collection.
- Actress Belinda Montgomery does not appear and is no longer listed in the opening credits. However, her character, Doctor Elizabeth Merrill, still appears off screen when C.W. Crawford has a phone conversation with her, mentioning she's in Washington during this episode.
- Director Edward M. Abroms is credited as Edward Abroms in this episode.
- Writer Michael I. Wagner is credited as Michael Wagner in this episode.
- Actor Michael Strong receives a "Special Guest Star" credit in this episode.
- Actress Lisa Blake Richards is credited as Lisa Richards in this episode.
- Writer Michael I. Wagner also wrote episode 1.4, "Giant".
- Actors Richard Laurance Williams, Gary Tomlin, Kim Lankford and J. Victor Lopez are credited as "The Crew of "Cetacean" rather than by their character names.
- First and only appearance of Lisa Blake Richards as the Cetacean's new science officer Jenny Reynolds.
- Eleventh and last appearance of actor Richard Laurance Williams as Jomo, the Cetacean's Helmsman. He appeared last in "Imp".
- Eleventh and last appearance of actor J. Victor Lopez as Chuey, part of the Cetacean's crew. He appeared last in "Imp".
- First and only appearances of Gary Tomlin and Kim Lankford as part of the Cetacean's crew.
- Actress Laurette Spang is also known for playing the role of Cassiopeia in the 1978-1979 sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica.
This Day in History[]
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