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  • The White Shadow (1978–1981)
  • TV-PG
    TV Series | 60 min | Drama, Sport
The White Shadow (1978–1981)
TV-PG
TV Series | 60 min | Drama, Sport

A white former NBA professional retires from the pro game and gets a job as a basketball coach in a predominantly Black inner-city high school.
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Seasons
3   |   2   |   1   See all
Creator
Bruce Paltrow (written by)
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Status
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Updated Nov 27, 1978

Release date (First episode)
Nov 27, 1978 (United States)

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Cast

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50 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Ken Howard
Ken Reeves Ken Reeves   See fewer
54
Kevin Hooks
Morris Thorpe Morris Thorpe   See fewer
54
Byron Stewart
Warren Coolidge Warren Coolidge   See fewer
54
Timothy Van Patten
Mario 'Salami' Pettrino Mario 'Salami' Pettrino   See fewer
54
Joan Pringle
Sybil Buchanan Sybil Buchanan   See fewer
53
Thomas Carter
James Hayward James Hayward   See fewer
42
Nathan Cook
Milton Reese Milton Reese   See fewer
40
Ken Michelman
Abner Goldstein Abner Goldstein   See fewer
40
Ira Angustain
Ricky Gomez Ricky Gomez   See fewer
40
Erik Kilpatrick
Curtis Jackson Curtis Jackson   See fewer
39
John Mengatti
Nick Vitaglia / Student Nick Vitaglia / Student   See fewer
34
Ed Bernard
Jim Willis / Principal Jim Willis Jim Willis / Principal Jim Willis   See fewer
33
Russell Phillip Robinson
Manager Phil Jefferson / Team Manager Manager Phil Jefferson / Team Manager   See fewer
25
Larry Flash Jenkins
Wardell Stone / Student Wardell Stone / Student   See fewer
16
Wolfe Perry
Teddy Rutherford Teddy Rutherford   See fewer
15
Stoney Jackson
Jesse B. Mitchell Jesse B. Mitchell   See fewer
15
John Laughlin
Paddy Falahey Paddy Falahey   See fewer
15
Art Holliday
Eddie Franklin Eddie Franklin   See fewer
15
Jerry Fogel
Bill Donahue Bill Donahue   See fewer
10
Robin Pearson Rose
Katie Donahue Katie Donahue   See fewer
9
Nicholas Mele
Tom Bellerini / Teacher / Bellerini / Mr. Bellerini Tom Bellerini / Teacher / Bellerini / Mr. Bellerini   See fewer
7
Mary Moon
Jenny / Secretary Jenny / Secretary   See fewer
5
Jeffrey Bannister
Referee / Steve Verses Referee / Steve Verses   See fewer
5
Robert Costanzo
Mr. Pettrino Mr. Pettrino   See fewer
4
Wally McCleskey
Pickpocket / Policeman / Referee / Tatooed Man Pickpocket / Policeman / Referee / Tatooed Man   See fewer
4
Roosevelt Grier
Rosey Grier / Ezra Davis Rosey Grier / Ezra Davis   See fewer
3
Lupe Ontiveros
Mrs. Gomez Mrs. Gomez   See fewer
3
Fran Myers
Kathy Plunkett Kathy Plunkett   See fewer
3
Lisle Wilson
Mr. Finniman Mr. Finniman   See fewer
3
Deborah Lacey
Janine / Nancy / Student Janine / Nancy / Student   See fewer
3
Dick Baker
Referee Referee   See fewer
3
Jonathan Ian
Jackie Hayward Jackie Hayward   See fewer
3
Judy Sardo
Jeannie / Nurse / Receptionist Jeannie / Nurse / Receptionist   See fewer
3
Jan Crawford
Student / Sam Student / Sam   See fewer
3
Teri Taylor
Charlene / Marilyn / Thorpe's Girlfriend Charlene / Marilyn / Thorpe's Girlfriend   See fewer
3
James Whitmore
Jake Reeves Jake Reeves   See fewer
2
Robert Hooks
Dr. Luther Tucker Dr. Luther Tucker   See fewer
2
Hilda Haynes
Mrs. Coolidge Mrs. Coolidge   See fewer
2
S. Pearl Sharp
Ms. Jenkins / Paula Jenkins Ms. Jenkins / Paula Jenkins   See fewer
2
Geese Ausbie
Geese Ausbie Geese Ausbie   See fewer
2
Ellaraino
Louise Bradley / Mrs. Hodges Louise Bradley / Mrs. Hodges   See fewer
2
Carmen Zapata
Mrs. Alvarez / Mrs. Alverez Mrs. Alvarez / Mrs. Alverez   See fewer
2
Peter Hobbs
Dr. McCabe Dr. McCabe   See fewer
2
Curley Neal
Curley Neal / Curly Neal Curley Neal / Curly Neal   See fewer
2
James Cromwell
Art Commings / Mr. Hamilton Art Commings / Mr. Hamilton   See fewer
2
2
Ron Pinkard
Clerk / Recruiter Clerk / Recruiter   See fewer
2
Harry Danner
Mr. Leonard Mr. Leonard   See fewer
2
Nate Branch
Nate Branch Nate Branch   See fewer
2
Marilyn Coleman
Mrs. Hayward Mrs. Hayward   See fewer
2
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