| The Quest | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action/Adventure |
| Created by | Juanita Bartlett |
| Written by | Juanita Bartlett Stephen J. Cannell |
| Directed by | Rod Holcomb |
| Starring | Perry King Noah Beery Jr. |
| Theme music composer | Pete Carpenter Mike Post |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 9 (4 unaired) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Juanita Bartlett |
| Producers | John Ashley Jo Swerling, Jr. |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 48 mins. |
| Production company | Stephen J. Cannell Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | October 22 (1982-10-22) – November 19, 1982 (1982-11-19) |
The Quest is an American action/adventure television series that aired on ABC from October to November 1982. The series stars Perry King, Noah Beery Jr., Karen Austin, and Ray Vitte as potential heirs to the throne of a fictional European monarchy that, were its king to die without issue, would revert to rule by France. Produced by Stephen J. Cannell, the series was canceled after five episodes.
Cast
- Perry King as Dan Underwood
- Noah Beery Jr. as Art Henley
- Ray Vitte as Cody Johnson
- Karen Austin as Carrie Welby
- Michael Billington as Count Louis Dardinay
- John Rhys-Davies as Sir Edward
- Ralph Michael as King Charles
Episodes
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| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2 | "Pilot" | Rod Holcomb | Juanita Bartlett | October 22, 1982 (1982-10-22) |
| 3 | "Last One There Is a Rotten Heir" | Unknown | Unknown | October 29, 1982 (1982-10-29) |
| 4 | "He Stole-a My Art" | Unknown | Unknown | November 5, 1982 (1982-11-05) |
| 5 | "His Majesty, I Presume?" | Unknown | Unknown | November 12, 1982 (1982-11-12) |
| 6 | "Escape from a Velvet Box" | Unknown | Unknown | November 19, 1982 (1982-11-19) |
| 7 | "A Prince of a Fellow" | TBD | TBD | Unaired |
| 8 | "Hunt for the White Tiger" | TBD | TBD | Unaired |
| 9 | "Daddy's Home" | TBD | TBD | Unaired |
| 10 | "R.S.V.P." | TBD | TBD | Unaired |
U.S. ratings
| Season | Episodes | Start Date | End Date | Nielsen Rank | Nielsen Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-83 | 9 (4 Unaired) | October 22, 1982 | November 19, 1982 | 97 | N/A |
References
- Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (2007-10-17). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present (9 ed.). Ballantine Books. pp. 1124–1125. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4.
- Vagg, Stephen (December 2019). "A Hell of a Life: The Nine Lives of John Ashley". Diabolique Magazine.
- Thompson, Robert J. (1990). Adventures on Prime Time: The Television Programs of Stephen J. Cannell. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 110. ISBN 0-275-93330-X.
- "The TV Ratings Guide: 1982-83 Ratings History -- Soap Bubbles Rise, Several Veterans Part and NBC Renews Poorly Rated Masterpieces". Retrieved 9 April 2018.
External links
- The Quest at IMDb
- The Quest at epguides.com
- 1982 American television series debuts
- 1982 American television series endings
- 1980s American drama television series
- American action television series
- American English-language television shows
- Television series by Stephen J. Cannell Productions
- American action adventure television series
- Television shows set in France
- American Broadcasting Company television dramas