The White Shadow Mainstream (Season 1, Episode 13)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, Sport

The White Shadow

Mainstream (Season 1, Episode 13)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, Sport

The school system attempts to interlink kids with disabilities into the mainstream. An attempt is made to place an autistic boy on the team. Thomas doesn't dominate, but the players show a nice side despite their tough veneer.

Director

Victor Lobl

Writers

Bruce Paltrow (creator) | George Geiger (written by)

Producer

Mark Tinker

Composers

Pete Carpenter | Mike Post

Cinematographer

Hugh K. Gagnier

Editor

Leon Carrere

Casting Director

Lori Openden

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 5, 1979

Release date

Mar 5, 1979 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 1 win & 7 nominations

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22 cast members

Name	Known for
Ken Howard Ken Reeves Ken Reeves See fewer	Rambo (2008)
Joan Pringle Sybil Buchanan Sybil Buchanan See fewer	Original Sin (2001)
Ed Bernard Jim Willis Jim Willis See fewer	Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
Thomas Carter James Hayward James Hayward See fewer	Coach Carter (2005)
Kevin Hooks Morris Thorpe Morris Thorpe See fewer	Innerspace (1987)
Erik Kilpatrick Curtis Jackson Curtis Jackson See fewer	New Jack City (1991)
Byron Stewart Warren Coolidge Warren Coolidge See fewer	Hill Street Blues (1981)
Nathan Cook Milton Reese Milton Reese See fewer	Vacation (1983)
Timothy Van Patten Mario 'Salami' Pettrino Mario 'Salami' Pettrino See fewer	Boardwalk Empire (2010)
Ken Michelman Abner Goldstein Abner Goldstein See fewer	Vegas Vacation (1997)
Ira Angustain Ricky Gomez Ricky Gomez See fewer	The White Shadow (1978)
Jerry Fogel Bill Donahue Bill Donahue See fewer	Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)
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Barbara Babcock Mrs. Simpson Mrs. Simpson See fewer	Far and Away (1992)
James Cromwell Mr. Hamilton Mr. Hamilton See fewer	L.A. Confidential (1997)
Deborah White Marcia Donner Marcia Donner See fewer	Mallrats (1995)
Ketty Lester Mrs. Hendricks Mrs. Hendricks See fewer	Blue Velvet (1986)
Jason Green Tom Hendricks Tom Hendricks See fewer	The White Shadow (1978)
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