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Robert Michael Urich (December 19, 1946 – April 16, 2002) was an American film, television, and stage actor, and television producer. Over the course of his 30-year career, he starred in a record 15 television series.[1]
Urich began his career in television in the early 1970s. After guest stints and roles in short-lived television series, he won a co-starring role in the action/crime drama series S.W.A.T. in 1975. In 1978, he landed the lead role of Dan Tanna in the crime drama series Vega$, which aired on ABC from 1978 to June 1981, and earned him two Golden Globe Award nominations. In addition to his work in television, Urich also co starred in several feature films, including Magnum Force (1973), The Ice Pirates (1984) and Turk 182 (1985). From 1985 to 1988, he portrayed the title role in the detective television series Spenser: For Hire, based on Robert B. Parker's series of mystery novels. In 1988, he began hosting the documentary series National Geographic Explorer. He won a CableACE Award for his work on the series. He was also awarded a Golden Boot Award for his work in Western television series and films.
In 1993, he won an Emmy, for narrating a nature documentary. He revealed on The Late Show with David Letterman, he never knew about his nomination and win. It was sent by FedEx to his home.
In 1996, Urich starred in The Lazarus Man. It was canceled shortly after he announced that he had been diagnosed with synovial sarcoma, a rare cancer, in July that year. He sought treatment for his illness while continuing his career and also worked to raise money for cancer research. He was declared cancer free in 1998 and returned to television in the UPN series, Love Boat: The Next Wave. In 2000, he made his Broadway debut as Billy Flynn in the musical Chicago. His last role was in the NBC sitcom Emeril in 2001, but in the autumn of that year, his cancer returned and he died in April 2002 at age 55.
Crossroads is an American drama television series created by James Steven Sadwith that aired on ABC from September 14, 1992 to July 15, 1993.
Premise
A district attorney from Manhattan and his rebellious son travel around America on a motorcycle.[1]
Cast
Robert Urich as Johnny Hawkins
Dalton James as Dylan Hawkins
Georgia Allen as Judge Green (pilot)
Episodes
No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1 "Pilot" Unknown James Steven Sadwith September 14, 1992
Johnny and Dylan meet a farmer who has been building a boat in his barn.
2 "Amanda" Unknown Unknown September 26, 1992
A woman in a ranching community provides refuge for wolves.
3 "Song of the Open Road" Unknown Unknown October 3, 1992
Johnny and Dylan meet a member of a religious sect. Johnny has to decide if he wants to run for office.
4 "Miles Away from Home" Unknown Unknown October 10, 1992
The duo meets a country singer.
5 "Freedom of the Road" Unknown Unknown October 31, 1992
Johnny and Dylan meets a Lakota tribesman who is wanted by the FBI.
6 "Survival" Unknown Unknown June 10, 1993
An ex-con with a vendetta stalks Johnny and Dylan into the wilderness.
7 "The Harvest" Unknown Unknown June 17, 1993
Johnny and Dylan gets a job on a farm.
8 "The Nickel Curve" Unknown Unknown July 1, 1993
Johnny's nephew is in a car accident while intoxicated.
9 "Paradise Found" Unknown Unknown July 8, 1993
Johnny reunites with his first love.
10 "Cattle Drive" Unknown Unknown July 15, 1993
Johnny and Dylan ride with a cowboy.
11 "First Blood" TBD TBD UNAIRED
12 "All I Want for Christmas" TBD TBD UNAIRED
Robert Michael Urich (December 19, 1946 – April 16, 2002) was an American film, television, and stage actor, and television producer. Over the course of his 30-year career, he starred in a record 15 television series.[1]
Urich began his career in television in the early 1970s. After guest stints and roles in short-lived television series, he won a co-starring role in the action/crime drama series S.W.A.T. in 1975. In 1978, he landed the lead role of Dan Tanna in the crime drama series Vega$, which aired on ABC from 1978 to June 1981, and earned him two Golden Globe Award nominations. In addition to his work in television, Urich also co starred in several feature films, including Magnum Force (1973), The Ice Pirates (1984) and Turk 182 (1985). From 1985 to 1988, he portrayed the title role in the detective television series Spenser: For Hire, based on Robert B. Parker's series of mystery novels. In 1988, he began hosting the documentary series National Geographic Explorer. He won a CableACE Award for his work on the series. He was also awarded a Golden Boot Award for his work in Western television series and films.
In 1993, he won an Emmy, for narrating a nature documentary. He revealed on The Late Show with David Letterman, he never knew about his nomination and win. It was sent by FedEx to his home.
In 1996, Urich starred in The Lazarus Man. It was canceled shortly after he announced that he had been diagnosed with synovial sarcoma, a rare cancer, in July that year. He sought treatment for his illness while continuing his career and also worked to raise money for cancer research. He was declared cancer free in 1998 and returned to television in the UPN series, Love Boat: The Next Wave. In 2000, he made his Broadway debut as Billy Flynn in the musical Chicago. His last role was in the NBC sitcom Emeril in 2001, but in the autumn of that year, his cancer returned and he died in April 2002 at age 55.
Crossroads is an American drama television series created by James Steven Sadwith that aired on ABC from September 14, 1992 to July 15, 1993.
Premise
A district attorney from Manhattan and his rebellious son travel around America on a motorcycle.[1]
Cast
Robert Urich as Johnny Hawkins
Dalton James as Dylan Hawkins
Georgia Allen as Judge Green (pilot)
Episodes
No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1 "Pilot" Unknown James Steven Sadwith September 14, 1992
Johnny and Dylan meet a farmer who has been building a boat in his barn.
2 "Amanda" Unknown Unknown September 26, 1992
A woman in a ranching community provides refuge for wolves.
3 "Song of the Open Road" Unknown Unknown October 3, 1992
Johnny and Dylan meet a member of a religious sect. Johnny has to decide if he wants to run for office.
4 "Miles Away from Home" Unknown Unknown October 10, 1992
The duo meets a country singer.
5 "Freedom of the Road" Unknown Unknown October 31, 1992
Johnny and Dylan meets a Lakota tribesman who is wanted by the FBI.
6 "Survival" Unknown Unknown June 10, 1993
An ex-con with a vendetta stalks Johnny and Dylan into the wilderness.
7 "The Harvest" Unknown Unknown June 17, 1993
Johnny and Dylan gets a job on a farm.
8 "The Nickel Curve" Unknown Unknown July 1, 1993
Johnny's nephew is in a car accident while intoxicated.
9 "Paradise Found" Unknown Unknown July 8, 1993
Johnny reunites with his first love.
10 "Cattle Drive" Unknown Unknown July 15, 1993
Johnny and Dylan ride with a cowboy.
11 "First Blood" TBD TBD UNAIRED
12 "All I Want for Christmas" TBD TBD UNAIRED
