Automan

Automan (1983-1984)

EndedScripted showAction, Adventure, Science-Fiction

Walter Nebicher is a policeman. He is also an expert in computers. He developed a highly sophisticated hologram named Automan, which helps him fight crime. Automan has an assistant named Cursor that can create holographic objects such as a car, helicopter or any other object needed by Walter or Automan to fight crime.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E12Death by DesignApr 2, 1984
S01E11ZippersMar 26, 1984
S01E10Murder, Take OneMar 19, 1984
S01E09Murder MTVMar 12, 1984
S01E08Renegade RunMar 5, 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Automan premiere?

Automan premiered on December 15, 1983.

Who played the lead role of Walter Nebicher in Automan?

Desi Arnaz Jr. played the lead role of Walter Nebicher in Automan.

What was the name of Automan's sidekick?

Automan's sidekick was named Cursor.

In Automan, what was the occupation of Walter Nebicher?

Walter Nebicher was a police department computer programmer in Automan.

What was the key feature of Automan's method of transportation?

Automan's method of transportation was that he could create vehicles out of pure energy.

In Automan, what was the name of the computer program that brought Automan to life?

The computer program that brought Automan to life was called "Hologrammatic Computer."

What was unique about Cursor's ability in Automan?

Cursor could create objects out of thin air in Automan.

In Automan, what was the alter-ego of Walter Nebicher?

Automan was the alter-ego of Walter Nebicher in Automan.

What was the name of the police officer who worked with Walter Nebicher in Automan?

Lieutenant Jack Curtis was the police officer who worked with Walter Nebicher in Automan.

In Automan, what was the name of Walter Nebicher's love interest?

Roxanne Caldwell was Walter Nebicher's love interest in Automan.

What was Automan created for?

Automan was created to fight crime in the city.

In Automan, what was the name of the villain played by Chuck Wagner?

Chuck Wagner played the villain "Luthor" in Automan.

How many episodes were produced for Automan?

A total of 13 episodes were produced for Automan.

Was Automan a commercial success at the time of its release?

Automan was not a commercial success at the time of its release.

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