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Airs Next: NBC at Friday 9:00 PM (60 min.)
Status: Ended    Premiered: September 30, 1983    Last Aired: December 31, 1983
Show Category: Action/Adventure
Jonathan Chase was a British college professor at New York University who had the unusual ability to transform into any kind of animal. He used his powers to battle crime alongside pretty policewoman Brooke and Vietnam-war pal Ty. ================== Runtime: 60 min (8 episodes), plus pilot (90 mins) Country: USA Language: English Color: Color (DeLuxe) Sound Mix: Mono ...
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Last episode: Night of the Beast
While on a well deserved vacation, Jonathan, Ty and Brooke get involved to thwart an attempt by a syndicate boss to illegally take over the town of Birch Hollow in order legalize gambling and build a large casino.
Aired: Saturday December 17, 1983
7. Breath of the Dragon Dec 10, 1983 0 Reviews 6.78
6. Scrimshaw Dec 3, 1983 0 Reviews 7.08
5. High Stakes Nov 4, 1983 0 Reviews 7.09
4. Female of the Species Oct 28, 1983 0 Reviews 6.85

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Cast

 
Simon MacCorkindale - Jonathan Chase
Michael D. Roberts - Tyrone 'Ty' C. Earl
Reni Santoni - Captain Nick Rivera
Melody Anderson - Brooke Mackenzie
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7.7
Good
"Off the wall"
Manimal, a british playboy/detective, also had the power to morph into animals. This was no easy feat - he had to concentrate very hard and breathe deeply until his skin started to bubble and he began growing a beak, fur or snakeskin. Great special FX!
Continue » Posted Jan 31, 2007 8:49 am PST

twilightboy
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10.0
Perfect
"Ahead of its time"
Man morphs into any animals he wants to fight crime.
Continue » Posted Dec 31, 2006 12:26 pm PST

SoylentYellow
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1.5
Abysmal
"Change the channel!"
Whoever created this disaster should be in prison.
Continue » Posted Nov 10, 2006 11:49 am PST
5.1
Mediocre
"Go back! What was that?"
barely remember it
Continue » Posted Jul 5, 2006 2:59 pm PST
3.0
Bad
"Unintentionally funny"
This is simply a dreadfully bad show. Acting, writing, and special effects are all painfully bad.
Continue » Posted May 11, 2006 8:05 am PST
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Show: Manimal
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