Blue Thunder
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Blue Thunder is a 1984 ABC television series based on the movie of the same title featuring the Blue Thunder helicopter. The series uses the converted Aérospatiale Gazelle helicopter and large portions of stock footage from the 1983 film. A ground unit named "Rolling Thunder" backed up the helicopter in the television series. This was a large support van with a desert camouflage off-road vehicle stored inside. The television series cast includes James Farentino, Dana Carvey, and former professional American football players Bubba Smith and Dick Butkus. The series was canceled by ABC after they felt the similar Airwolf on CBS would win the ratings battle. Also, the series aired at the same time as the CBS soap opera Dallas on Friday nights, and lost. Eleven episodes were made before the series was cancelled.
Blue Thunder is a 1984 sci-fi action series that aired on ABC, based on the 1983 film of the same name. The show followed a high-tech helicopter and its support team as they took on crime and adventure missions. The series was canceled after just one season due to competition from similar programming.
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James FarentinoFrank Chaney
Dana CarveyClinton Wonderlove
Sandy McPeakCaptain Braddock
Dick ButkusRichard Butowski
Bubba SmithLyman Kelsey
Troy Evans
Joseph WhippGil Franzen
Darleen CarrAggie Mills
Kurtwood SmithBill Spradley
Elizabeth HoffmanMrs. Moynihan
Tracy ScogginsGretchen Terrell
Scott HylandsPeter Anson
Kelly PrestonAmy Braddock
John HancockJake Cusak
Robert DoQuiMorris Priest
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ABC Monday Night promo April 1984
Seasons
1 season
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Is Blue Thunder renewed or cancelled?
Blue Thunder has been cancelled — there are no plans for another season.
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When did Blue Thunder air?
Blue Thunder premiered on January 6, 1984 on ABC. The series was canceled after one season.
How many episodes were made?
Eleven episodes were produced before the series was canceled.
Who starred in Blue Thunder?
The cast included James Farentino, Dana Carvey, Bubba Smith, and Dick Butkus.
Why was the series canceled?
ABC canceled Blue Thunder after one season, citing competition from the similar CBS series Airwolf and Dallas, which aired in the same Friday night time slot.
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