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

The White Shadow

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, Sport

Chicago Bulls forward Ken Reeve injures his knee, bringing an abrupt halt to his time as a player. His college friend is principal of Carver High School in Southern LA. Principal Jim Willis hires Reeve to teach and coach Basketball.

Director

Jackie Cooper

Writer

Bruce Paltrow (written by)

Producer

Mark Tinker (as Mark C. Tinker)

Composers

Pete Carpenter | Mike Post

Cinematographer

Charles Correll

Editors

Tony de Zarraga | Ken Zemke

Casting Directors

Sharon Himes | Lori Openden

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 27, 1978

Release date

Nov 27, 1978 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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21 cast members

Name	Known for
Ken Howard Ken Reeves Ken Reeves See fewer	Rambo (2008)
Jason Bernard Jim Willis Jim Willis See fewer	Liar Liar (1997)
Joan Pringle Sybil Buchanan Sybil Buchanan See fewer	Original Sin (2001)
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)
Robin Pearson Rose Katie Donahue (as Robin Rose) Katie Donahue (as Robin Rose) See fewer	What Women Want (2000)
Marilyn Coleman Mrs. Hayward Mrs. Hayward See fewer	Disco Godfather (1979)
Jonathan Ian Jackie Hayward Jackie Hayward See fewer	Mork & Mindy (1978)
Gerry Black Store Manager Store Manager See fewer	Re-Animator (1985)
Al Stellone 2nd Policeman 2nd Policeman See fewer	Every Which Way But Loose (1978)
John Davis 1st Policeman 1st Policeman See fewer	Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Bethel Leslie Mrs. Lawrence Mrs. Lawrence See fewer	Message in a Bottle (1999)
Artis Gilmore Artis Gilmore (archive footage) Artis Gilmore (archive footage) See fewer	The White Shadow (1978)
Stan Rodarte Student in bleachers Student in bleachers See fewer	Fright Night (1985)