Night Man (TV series)
A saxophonist turned superhero fights evil without sleep.
Night Man, a syndicated superhero series from Glen A. Larson, ran from September 1997 to May 1999. It loosely adapts the 1993 Malibu Comics character (later owned by Marvel), created by Steve Englehart, who also wrote three episodes. The show stars Matt McColm as Johnny Domino, a saxophonist turned hero, and notably crosses over with Larson's earlier series Manimal.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Superhero
- Creator
- Glen A. Larson
- Based on
- Night Man, Steve Englehart
- Writer
- Mark Jones
- Glen A. Larson
- Steven Kriozere
- James Korris
- D. G. Larson
- Stephen A. Miller
- Steve Englehart
- Director
- Nick Daniel
- Mark Jones
- Glen A. Larson
- Allan Eastman
- Robert Munic
- Rex Piano
- David Price
- David Winning
- Starring
- Matt McColm
- Derek Webster
- Felecia M. Bell
- Earl Holliman
- Michael Woods
- Derwin Jordan
- Jayne Heitmeyer
- Theme music
- Marc Bonilla; Glen A. Larson
- Composer
- Marc Bonilla (season 1); Graeme Coleman (season 2)
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Plot summary
He wears a bulletproof black bodysuit with a blue cape that grants flight, holographic invisibility, and a red-lensed mask providing night vision and a laser beam. His nemesis is billionaire Kieran Keyes, who kills Johnny's father in the second season premiere.
Cast
Matt McColm portrays Johnny Domino, a saxophonist whose brain, after a lightning strike, can pick up mental frequencies attuned to evil. He wears a bulletproof suit, an anti-gravity belt for flight, a cape with holographic camouflage, and a mask with a red lens for night vision and a laser. Earl Holliman plays Frank Dominus, Johnny's father and former detective, killed in the Season 2 premiere after production moved to Vancouver. Derek Webster (Season 1) and Derwin Jordan (Season 2) play Raleigh Jordan, Johnny's friend and armor developer. Felecia M. Bell appears as Jessica Rodgers, club owner, and Michael Woods as Lieutenant Charlie Dann; both were dropped after Season 1. Jayne Heitmeyer joins in Season 2 as Lieutenant Briony Branca. Patrick Macnee portrays Dr. Walton, Johnny's psychiatrist. Taylor Dayne appears as Carla Day in the pilot. Enuka Okuma plays Crystal, a club singer. Fabiana Udenio plays Rachel Lang, an alien villainess who hypnotizes Johnny. Shane Brolly plays Joran, a telekinetic supervillain created by the same lightning bolt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which network aired Night Man (TV series)?
Night Man aired on Syndication.
How many episodes of Night Man (TV series) are there?
Night Man has 44 episodes across 2 seasons.
When did Night Man (TV series) first air?
Night Man first aired on 19 September 1997.
When did Night Man (TV series) end?
Night Man last aired on 17 May 1999.
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