Jailbirds
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| Jailbirds | |
| Episode # | 316 |
| Air Date | January 12, 1980 |
| Briefing | ? |
Brief Plot
Plot
Ponch and Jon are on their way to court when a car speeds past; Ponch and Jon pursue. The car attempts to escape, causing a number of cars to skid to avoid him. The pursuit ends when, after going off-road, the car hits a tree. The tree falls over, narrowly missing Ponch and the driver, who tries to escape; Jon tackles him. Ponch and Jon comment on the state of their uniforms for court. (Opening credits)
Co-starring
- Michael Dorn as Turner
- Michael Potter as Deputy
- Ray Duke as Nick Ferris
- Arthur Roberts as Policeman
- Gene Bolande as Collins
- Martin Beck as Prisoner #2
- James Jeter as Charlie
- Fredric Franklin as Drunk
Featuring
- R. Anthony Mannino as 1st Plain Clothes Man
- Zale Kessler as Motorist
- Betty Bridges as Employee
- Greg Finley as Bailiff
- Chuck Wells as Prisoner #1
- Michael Barker as Passenger
- Randi Oakes as Bonnie Clark
Crew
- Produced by: Cy Chermak
- Written by: James Schmerer
- Directed by: Bruce Kessler
- Executive Consultant: Rick Rosner
- Story Editors: William D. Gordon & James Doherty
- Associate Producer: Paul Rabwin
- Developed for television by: Paul Playdon
- Music by: Alan Silvestri
- Theme by: John Parker
- Music Supervisor: Harry V. Lojewski
- Director of Photography: Robert F. Sparks
- Art Director: Les Gobruegge
- Editors: Albert P. Wilson, A.C.E
- Unit Production Manager: Ron Grow
- Assistant Director: Lindsley Parsons III
- 2nd Assistant Director: John Peter Kousakis
- Script Supervisor: Katherine Barrett
- Set Decorator: W. Joseph Kroesser
- Production Consultant: Dave McDannel
- Technical Advisor: Bill Kuethen
- Stunt Co-ordinator: Paul Nuckles
- Assistant to the Producer: Randy Torno
- Rerecorded at: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
- Sound: Harlan Riggs, M. Curtis Price, C.A.S.
- Wardrobe Supervisor: Shelly Levine
- Makeup: Richard Cobos, S.M.A, Walter Schenck
- Hairdresser: Don Lynch
- Casting: Michael O. Hanks
- Locations by: Cinemobile Systems
- With Appreciation to Glen B. Craig, Commissioner California Highway Patrol
- Motorcycles Furnished by: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Automobiles furnished by: Ford Motor Company
- Filmed in METROCOLOR / Titles and Opticals MGM
- Rosner Television in association with MGM Television
Fun Facts
Mistakes
Watch this Episode
- Watch this episode free on AOL Video (AOL misnamed the episode)
| Preceded by: "Christmas Watch" |
Jailbirds 316 |
Followed by: "E.M.T." |