CBS Schoolbreak Special The Fourth Man (Season 8, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

CBS Schoolbreak Special

The Fourth Man (Season 8, Episode 1)

TV Episode | 60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Wanting to seek his father's approval, a high school student starts using steroids to make the track team. But soon these drugs start to take a toll on his body.

Director

Joanna Lee

Writers

Joanna Lee (written by) | Annie Caroline Schuler (written by)

Composer

John Tesh

Cinematographer

Hal Trussell

Editor

Nathaniel Burr Smidt

Casting Directors

Ann Remsen Manners | Barbara Remsen

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 16, 1990

Release date

Oct 16, 1990 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 63 wins & 134 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
16 cast members

Name	Known for
Tim Rossovich John Martelli John Martelli See fewer	The Fall Guy (1981)
Peter Billingsley Joey Martelli Joey Martelli See fewer	A Christmas Story (1983)
Adrienne Barbeau Mary Martelli Mary Martelli See fewer	Escape from New York (1981)
Nicole Eggert Heidi Heidi See fewer	Charles in Charge (1984)
Ken Medlock Coach James Coach James See fewer	Moneyball (2011)
Vince Vaughn Steve Guarino Steve Guarino See fewer	The Break-Up (2006)
Lyle Alzado Hugo Hugo See fewer	Destroyer (1988)
Al Sapienza Doctor (as Alex Statler) Doctor (as Alex Statler) See fewer	The Sopranos (1999)
Mie Hunt Mrs. Wu Mrs. Wu See fewer	Ruthless People (1986)
Michael Cedar Frank Frank See fewer	Rushmore (1998)
Laurence Haddon Principal Principal See fewer	Hands of a Stranger (1962)
Nita Whitaker School Nurse (as Anita Whitaker) School Nurse (as Anita Whitaker) See fewer	The Bodyguard (1992)
Dennis Breckner Ron Morris (as Dennis J. Breckner) Ron Morris (as Dennis J. Breckner) See fewer	Freddie of the Jungle (1981)
George C. Simms Gary McDaniel Gary McDaniel See fewer	Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003)
Dan Blom Pusher Pusher See fewer	Where the Day Takes You (1992)
Ahmed Ahmed Student (uncredited) Student (uncredited) See fewer	Iron Man (2008)