Series synopsis
Goliath Awaits is an American drama action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Syndication on November 11, 1981. It ended on November 11, 1981. It stars Eddie Albert, John Carradine, Alex Cord and Robert Forster.
During World War II the passenger liner "Goliath" is sunk by a German submarine. Portions of the ship's hull remain airtight, and some of the passengers and crew survive. Over the decades they build a rigidly regulated society completely isolated from the surface world until, in contemporary times, a diving team begins to explore the wreck.
Premise
During World War II the passenger liner "Goliath" is sunk by a German submarine. Portions of the ship's hull remain airtight, and some of the passengers and crew survive. Over the decades they build a rigidly regulated society completely isolated from the surface world until, in contemporary times, a diving team begins to explore the wreck.
Premise: Miracle of survival or underwater hell?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Eddie Albert as Adm. Wiley Sloan
- John Carradine as Ronald Bentley
- Alex Cord as Dr. Sam Marlowe
- Robert Forster as Comdr. Jeff Selkirk
- Frank Gorshin as Dan Wesker
- Mark Harmon as Peter Cabot
- Christopher Lee as John McKenzie
- Tom Dunstan as Agra Worker
Supporting cast
- Bruce Heighley as Technician
- Robert Paul Jordan as (voice)
- John Berwick as Crewman
- Laurence Haddon as Cpt. Volero (uncredited)
- Julie Bennett as Sylvia King
- Michael White as PC18 Officer
- Sandy Simpson as Moore
- John Brandon as Chief Engineer (uncredited)
- Clete Roberts as Newscaster (uncredited)
- Kirk Cameron as Liam
- Hedley Mattingly as Bailey
- Peter Stader as Ed Linder (uncredited)
Guest cast
- Shirley Anthony as Reporter
- Bernard Sell as Community Member
- Robert Strong as Community Member
- Rorion Gracie as Reporter
- Nico Stevens as Reporter
- Len Felber as Community Member
- Jim Michael as Community Member
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | November 10, 1981 | November 11, 1981 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part I | November 11, 1981 |
| 2 | Part II | November 11, 1981 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syndication |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 11, 1981 |
| Last aired | November 11, 1981 |
| Runtime | 200 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday |