Air America (TV series)
| Air America | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action/Adventure |
| Created by | Philip DeGuere |
| Starring | Lorenzo Lamas Scott Plank |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 (4 unaired in the USA) |
| Production | |
| Running time | approx. 45 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Syndication |
| Release | October 4, 1998 – May 22, 1999 |
Air America is an American action/adventure television series starring Lorenzo Lamas, and premiering on October 4, 1998.[1][2] The series is not based on the 1990 film Air America.[2]
Plot
The series concerns two undercover secret agents, Rio and Wiley, who assume a new role for the State Department as pilots who work for the Latin America airline Air America. They receive direct orders from the State Department to do various missions such as protecting witnesses, investigating international crime, and rescuing those in need.
Cast
- Scott Plank as Wiley Ferrell
- Lorenzo Lamas as Rio Arnet
- Diana Barton as Alison Straton
- Gilbert Montoya as Pablo
- Karmin Murcelo as Alma
- Philip McNulty as Tim
- Arthur Roberts as Jenner
- Shauna Sand Lamas as Dominique
- Charles Martinet as David Dixon
DVD release
On June 6, 2006, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released Air America: The Complete Series on DVD in Region 1.[3]
References
- ^ Brownfield, Paul (October 24, 1998). "First-Run Syndicated Series Are Flexing Their Muscles". Los Angeles Times. p. F-2. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ a b Snow, Shauna (September 8, 1998). "Morning Report". Los Angeles Times. p. F-2. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ Movie's Spin-Off Series w/Lorenzo Lamas Comes To 6-DVD Set