Series synopsis
Highcliffe Manor is an American sci-fi & fantasy comedy television series that premiered on NBC on April 12, 1979. It ended on May 3, 1979. It stars Shelley Fabares, Stephen McHattie, Eugenie Ross-Leming and Gerald Gordon.
Newly widowed Helen Blacke inherits the Blacke Foundation, a scientific research institute located in the Highcliffe Manor on an island off the Massachusetts coast and populated by mad scientists who want to get rid of her.
Premise
Newly widowed Helen Blacke inherits the Blacke Foundation, a scientific research institute located in the Highcliffe Manor on an island off the Massachusetts coast and populated by mad scientists who want to get rid of her.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shelley Fabares as Helen Straight Blacke
- Stephen McHattie as Rev. Ian Glenville
- Eugenie Ross-Leming as Dr. Frances Kisgadden
- Gerald Gordon as Felix Morger
- Audrey Landers as Wendy Sparkles
- Jenny O'Hara as Rebecca
- Chris Marlowe as Bram Shelley
- David Byrd as Dr. Lester
Supporting cast
- Luis Ávalos as Dr. Sanchez
- Ernie Hudson as Smythe
- Harold Sakata as Cheng
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 12, 1979 | May 3, 1979 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Blacke Death | April 12, 1979 |
| 2 | Berkeley Cheats the Grave | April 19, 1979 |
| 3 | The Evil from Within | April 26, 1979 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 12, 1979 |
| Last aired | May 3, 1979 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 20:30:00 |