15 May 1959
Woman on the Run
Pilot episode, directed by Dick Powell.
In Search of America
Michael (Jeff Bridges) drops out of college with the intention of finding himself. When his parents (Carl Betz and Vera Miles) balk, he talks them into joining him in traveling the country and educating themselves about the state of things. They, along with Grandma (Ruth McDevitt) trick out an old Greyhound bus and hit the road. The picaresque plotline brings the family into contact with a variety of colorful characters. The producers of In Search of America never declared outright that the made-for-TV film was intended as a series pilot, but it ends on an ambiguous note with plenty of loose plot ends. In Search of America was first telecast March 23, 1971.
Top Billed Cast
Carl Betz Ben Olson
Vera Miles Jenny Olson
Jeff Bridges Mike Olson
Ruth McDevitt Grandma Rose
Renne Jarrett Kathy
Howard Duff Ray Chandler
Kim Hunter Cora Chandler
Sal Mineo Nick
Michael Anderson Jr. J.J.
Tyne Daly Anne
Glynn Turman Bodhi
George D. Wallace Clarence
Mary Gail Hobbs Claire
Jeff Siggins Announcer
Ken Sylk Skipper
Tom Baker Doctor
James Gavin Helicopter Pilot
Paul Jabara Soundman
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