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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 &nbsp 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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