Night Man 1997
What is Night Man?
Night Man is an American television series that aired in syndication. The series is loosely based on a comic book published by Malibu Comics and was created by Steve Englehart.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 44
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 20, 1997
- Last aired
- May 23, 1999
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Syndication
- Genres
- Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Overview
Night Man is an American television series that aired in syndication. The series is loosely based on a comic book published by Malibu Comics and was created by Steve Englehart. It was developed for television by Glen A. Larson. The show stars Matt McColm as the title character, a saxophonist whose secret identity is that of a superhero. The character's real name is revealed as Johnny Domino. The series features action, adventure, and science fiction elements. Night Man is also notable for its crossover episode with characters from Glen A. Larson's previous series, specifically in the episode "Manimal" where Johnny allies with Professor Jonathan Chase. Steve Englehart wrote three episodes of the series.
Should you watch it?
“A saxophonist turned vigilante battles crime with high-tech powers.”
- Comic-book roots give a nostalgic superhero feel
- Matt McColm's physical performance anchors the action
- Low budget production values limit visual polish
Watch it if you enjoy 90s syndicated superhero action with a musical twist.
The series features mild violence and sci-fi action suitable for teen and older audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
- E1 Pilot (1) Sep 20, 1997
- E2 Pilot (2) Sep 20, 1997
- E3 Whole Lotta Shakin'... Oct 12, 1997
- E4 I Left My Heart Oct 19, 1997
- E5 Still of the Night Oct 26, 1997
- E6 Face to Face Nov 2, 1997
- E7 Chrome Nov 9, 1997
- E8 Takin' It to the Streets Nov 16, 1997
- E9 Lady in Red Nov 23, 1997
- E10 That Ol' Gang of Mine Nov 30, 1997
- E11 Bad Moon Rising Jan 11, 1998
- E12 Constant Craving Jan 18, 1998
- E13 You are Too Beautiful Jan 25, 1998
- E14 Do You Believe in Magic? Feb 1, 1998
- E15 The House of Soul Feb 8, 1998
- E16 Nightwoman Feb 15, 1998
- E17 Chrome II Feb 22, 1998
- E18 Bad to the Bone Mar 1, 1998
- E19 Hitchhiker Apr 26, 1998
- E20 Devil in Disguise May 3, 1998
- E21 Double Vision May 10, 1998
- E22 Amazing Grace May 17, 1998
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Ultraweb Oct 11, 1998
- E2 The Black Knight Oct 18, 1998
- E3 It Came from Out of the Sky Oct 25, 1998
- E4 Book of the Dead Nov 1, 1998
- E5 Fear City Nov 8, 1998
- E6 Manimal Nov 15, 1998
- E7 Knight Life Nov 22, 1998
- E8 The People's Choice Nov 29, 1998
- E9 Ring of Fire Jan 10, 1999
- E10 Sixty Minute Man Jan 17, 1999
- E11 Blader Jan 24, 1999
- E12 Love and Death Jan 31, 1999
- E13 Burning Love Feb 7, 1999
- E14 Scent of a Woman Feb 14, 1999
- E15 Dust Feb 21, 1999
- E16 Spellbound Feb 28, 1999
- E17 Double Double Mar 7, 1999
- E18 The Enemy Within Apr 25, 1999
- E19 Gore May 2, 1999
- E20 Revelations May 9, 1999
- E21 Nightwoman Returns May 16, 1999
- E22 Keyes to the Kingdom of Hell May 23, 1999
Frequently asked questions
When did Night Man originally air?
Night Man aired in syndication from September 15, 1997 to May 17, 1999.
Who created and developed the series?
The series was created by Steve Englehart and developed for television by Glen A. Larson.
What is the main character's civilian identity?
The title hero is Johnny Domino, a saxophonist who becomes the vigilante Night Man.
Is the show based on existing material?
Yes, it is loosely based on a Malibu Comics superhero created by Steve Englehart.
Does Night Man feature any crossovers?
The series includes a crossover with characters from Glen A. Larson's earlier series in the episode titled "Manimal".