Supertrain 1979
What is Supertrain?
"Supertrain" is a television series that premiered in 1979. The show features a mix of adventure, comedy, and mystery, with a new set of guest stars appearing each week.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 9
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 7, 1979
- Last aired
- May 5, 1979
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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"Supertrain" is a television series that premiered in 1979. The show features a mix of adventure, comedy, and mystery, with a new set of guest stars appearing each week. The series takes place on a futuristic, nuclear-powered luxury train that travels across America. The train serves as the central setting for the show, hosting a diverse range of characters and storylines. The format of the series is similar to that of "The Love Boat," with a focus on episodic adventures and guest stars. The show's blend of genres and its unique setting make it a notable example of 1970s television. The series explores a variety of themes and storylines, often incorporating elements of drama and suspense.
Should you watch it?
“Board a futuristic, nuclear-powered luxury train traveling across America for weekly adventures.”
- features a new set of guest stars each week
- mix of adventure, comedy, and mystery
- ran for only a single nine-episode season
Watch it if you enjoy anthology-style shows with a new guest cast weekly.
The series blends action, adventure, comedy, drama, and mystery elements.
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Season 1 · 9 episodes
- E1 Express to Terror Mytharc Feb 7, 1979
- E2 And a Cup of Kindness Too Core Feb 14, 1979
- E3 The Queen and the Improbable Knight Core Feb 21, 1979
- E4 Hail to the Chief Core Feb 28, 1979
- E5 Superstar Core Mar 14, 1979
- E6 Pirouette Core Apr 7, 1979
- E7 A Very Formal Heist Core Apr 14, 1979
- E8 The Green Girl Mytharc Apr 28, 1979
- E9 Where Have You Been, Billy Boy? Mytharc May 5, 1979
Frequently asked questions
When did Supertrain air?
The series ran on NBC from February 7 to May 5, 1979.
How many episodes were produced?
The series consists of a single nine-episode season.
What is the setting of the show?
The show takes place onboard a futuristic, nuclear-powered luxury train traveling across America.
What genres describe the series?
It is described as a mix of science-fiction, action, adventure, comedy, drama, and mystery.
What format does the show follow?
It is an anthology-style series featuring a new set of guest stars each week.
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