I am really enjoying the DECADES marathon of this series this weekend. I forgot how great this show actually was, the excellent ensemble, the who's who of guest stars and how ahead of its time it was. I hadn't realized it had been nominated for Emmy Awards for Best Drama Series for the last two of its three seasons. Ken Howard was incredible, Joan Pringle fascinating and showcased early on talents of two of my all-time favorite television directors Kevin Hooks and Thomas Carter, who both went on to win multiple Emmy Awards for their respective crafts. The series did win one Emmy award for its groundbreaking pilot episode in 1979, which that in and of itself (looking back) was a feat of monumental proportions. I am glad it was so well received by the industry.
Review of The White Shadow
