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31 March 1987 (USA) morePlot:
In the near future, an intrepid investigative TV reporter does his job with the help of his colleagues and a computerized version of himself. full summaryPlot Keywords:
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Won 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 2 nominations moreUser Comments:
The "future" of media that has now become real moreCast
(Series Cast Summary - 7 of 21)| Matt Frewer | ... | Edison Carter / ... (14 episodes, 1987-1988) | |
| Amanda Pays | ... | Theora Jones (14 episodes, 1987-1988) | |
| Chris Young | ... | Bryce Lynch (14 episodes, 1987-1988) | |
| Jeffrey Tambor | ... | Murray (14 episodes, 1987-1988) | |
| George Coe | ... | Ben Cheviot (14 episodes, 1987-1988) | |
| Lee Wilkof | ... | Edwards (14 episodes, 1987-1988) | |
| Virginia Kiser | ... | Mrs. Formby (6 episodes, 1987) |
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60 min (14 episodes)Country:
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The "Max Headroom" sign is the British equivalent of "Maximum Clearance". moreQuotes:
Max Headroom: What do men do when women are distressed?Theora Jones: Run away or boast, normally.
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I happened on the "Max Headroom: 20 minutes into the future" film on the cable channel Cinemax by accident in 1986 or so. The story, the setting, and the characters drew me in and I was blown away. Then I found out ABC would be doing a version with 3 of the main characters from the UK film - Matt Frewer, Amanda Pays, and William Morgan Sheppard as "Blank Reg".
While the ABC version was a good copy, like any copy, it just wasn't the same. The UK film, talk show, and ABC version spawned Max as a celebrity. He was everywhere including being a pitchman for Coke.
If you want the best "Max Headroom" experience, see the 1985 UK film. But if they ever broadcast the ABC series, see it.
What is ironic is that the motivation for the evil deeds of the corporate owners of Network 23 is what did in this series. It was put up against ratings giants "Dallas" and "Miami Vice" and canceled midway through their only season.