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The Phoenix

The Phoenix

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Overview

The Phoenix is a 1982 television series starring Judson Scott which was on ABC for about one month. The plot revolved around an ancient extraterrestrial named Bennu of the Golden Light, who is discovered in a sarcophagus in Peru and awakened in the 20th Century. The series was first seen on a TV-movie on April 26, 1981.

NetworksABC

Top Cast

Richard Lynch

Richard Lynch

Justin Preminger

Judson Scott

Judson Scott

Bennu of the Golden Light

About The Phoenix

The Phoenix is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama series that first aired in 1982. it stars Richard Lynch, Judson Scott. The Phoenix is a 1982 television series starring Judson Scott which was on ABC for about one month. The plot revolved around an ancient extraterrestrial named Bennu of the Golden Light, who is discovered in a sarcophagus in Peru and awakened in the 20th Century. The series was first seen on a TV-movie on April 26, 1981.

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