The Fall Guy -

“The Fall Guy” is an American action-adventure television series that aired in the early 1980s. The show stars Lee Majors as Colt Seavers, a Hollywood stuntman who, alongside his film work, moonlights as a bounty hunter. He uses his physical skills and Hollywood stunt equipment to capture fugitives and criminals. The show blends the glamour and behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood’s stunt industry with action-packed bounty hunting escapades, often featuring car chases, fistfights, and stunts that Seavers performs himself.

Main Characters:

Colt Seavers (played by Lee Majors): A stuntman with a side gig as a bounty hunter, known for his resourcefulness, bravery, and strong moral code.
Howie Munson (played by Douglas Barr): Colt’s younger, somewhat naïve assistant, who is also an aspiring stuntman.
Jody Banks (played by Heather Thomas): A smart and capable stuntwoman who often helps Colt and Howie in their bounty hunting missions.

Themes:

“The Fall Guy” explored themes of justice and heroism through the lens of a Hollywood stuntman’s life. It often played with the idea of dual identities – the public persona of a stuntman and the clandestine activities of a bounty hunter. The series highlighted the unsung heroics of stunt performers while also delving into the moral dilemmas faced by those pursuing fugitives outside the official law enforcement apparatus.

Rating:

3/5 – “The Fall Guy” was generally well-received for its original premise and the charisma of Lee Majors. Critics enjoyed the blend of humor, action, and the occasional inside joke about Hollywood. However, it also faced criticism for its formulaic episodic structure and was at times considered light on depth and character development.

TV Parental Guidelines Rating:

The show was rated TV-PG for mild violence and action, as well as some suggestive content, all handled with restraint typical of early ’80s network television.