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Starman

Starman

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Overview

Starman is an American science fiction television series, starring Robert Hays and Christopher Daniel Barnes and continuing the story from John Carpenter's 1984 film. The series ran on the ABC network from September 19, 1986 to May 2, 1987. The series was an adaptation and sequel to a movie of the same name produced in 1984.

Created by Michael Douglas
NetworksABC

Top Cast

Robert Hays

Robert Hays

Paul Forrester / Starman

Christopher Daniel Barnes

Christopher Daniel Barnes

Scott Hayden

Michael Cavanaugh

Michael Cavanaugh

George Fox

About Starman

Starman is a drama, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 1986. Created by Michael Douglas, it stars Robert Hays, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Michael Cavanaugh. Starman is an American science fiction television series, starring Robert Hays and Christopher Daniel Barnes and continuing the story from John Carpenter's 1984 film. The series ran on the ABC network from September 19, 1986 to May 2, 1987. The series was an adaptation and sequel to a movie of the same name produced in 1984.

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