Stingray (NBC TV series)

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Stingray is the title of an American television series from the years 1985 to 1987 from an idea by Stephen J. Cannell. It is about a man without a name, who calls himself only Ray. Seeking help, call him or know where he may be found. The Corvette, which gave the name of the series, is his trademark.

Content

Ray drives a black 1965 Corvette C2 Sting Ray. With this distinctive car he advertised in newspapers in Southern California and offers to help: '65 black Stingray - only on an exchange basis at a fair share! Phone: 555-7687. Leave a message. The obvious thing is that seeking help through word of mouth to know the actual meaning of this exchange offer. A payment rejects from Ray, in return he demands the promise that the person concerned or sometime also do him a favor - whatever it may be also.

Ray's origin is obscure. He probably got a lone military training and was stationed in Vietnam. As a result, without a shadow army will hinted that he participated earlier in a government program, the secret service. In this episode, students will be trained with the help of drugs to professional killers. The unnamed client - played by Robert Vaughn - here claims that he knew Ray for ten years. He says, for conducting Professor Brainard that Ray did not fit into the profile and that he had created him.

Ray is a skilled rider and a master of self defense. He makes it perfect to cover his tracks and hide their identity. The Corvette, for example, is assigned to the fleet of the Governor of California or the President of the United States in reviews of the plate. There are no data on him. No income tax card, arms license. If any are found they present themselves later as rigged out.

Ray has a photographic memory, can portray, Speed ​​Reading, slow his heartbeat through meditation and is an experienced computer hacker.

Music

The opening theme song is by Mike Post and Pete Carpenter.

Awards

The series won the 1986 Primetime Emmy Award in the category Best Title Design and in 1987 nominated for another in the category editor with the consequence twins.

Episode List

DVD

On 1 April 2008 the complete series was released in the U.S. and Canada on DVD.

In Germany, the first season was released on April 12, 2013 DVD, the second season on May 3, 2013.

External links and sources

  • Stingray at the Internet Movie Database (English)
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