Under Cover (1991 TV series) explained

Genre:Spy thriller
Creator:William Broyles, Jr.
Starring:Anthony Denison
Linda Purl
John Rhys-Davies
John Slattery
Kasi Lemmons
Josef Sommer
Arlene Taylor
Raye Birk
Adam Ryan
Marnette Patterson
Theme Music Composer:Cameron Allen
Composer:Bill Conti
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:13 (4 unaired)
Executive Producer:William Broyles, Jr.
John Sacret Young
Producer:Terry Morse, Jr.
Editor:John A. Barton
Donald R. Rode
David A. Simmons
Location:Los Angeles, California, United States
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Cinematography:Roy H. Wagner
Thomas Alger Olgeirson
Randall Robinson
Runtime:45 minutes
Company:Sacret
Warner Bros. Television
Channel:ABC

Under Cover is an American secret agent drama series that premiered on ABC on January 7, 1991.[1] The series starred Anthony John Denison and Linda Purl as Dylan and Kate Del'Amico, a husband and wife who share the same day job—as spies for a fictional U.S. intelligence agency.

Under Cover follows the couple's adventures as they attempt to balance the demands of a sometimes deadly profession while raising two children. The series co-starred John Rhys-Davies as Flynn, the team's gadget man (analogous to James Bond's Q) who is also a deadly assassin.

Although well received by critics and launched with a high-rated made-for-TV movie, Under Cover was adversely affected by the outbreak of the 1991 Persian Gulf War. A two-part episode had been produced involving the Del'Amicos infiltrating Iraq in the wake of its invasion of Kuwait, and culminated with an American military strike on the country. The night the second episode was scheduled to air, real-life hostilities erupted. The series aired in subsequent weeks but was cancelled after just over a month on the air.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Television; The Couple Next Door? Just Folks Whose Phone Is Tapped. Rohter. Larry. January 6, 1991. The New York Times. 2009-12-02.
  2. Book: Brooks, Tim . Marsh, Earle . 2003 . The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present . 8th . Under Cover (Espionage/Foreign Intrigue) . 1252 . New York . Ballantine Books . 978-0-345-45542-0.