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  • Steve Canyon Operation Towline (Season 1, Episode 1)
  • TV Episode | Adventure

Steve Canyon

Operation Towline (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Adventure

Steve Canyon assumes command of an experimental mission involving a KB-50 tanker towing three F-102 Interceptors like a flying aircraft carrier. The plan, conceived by Gen. "Shanty" Towne, an old flying buddy of Steve's (who is grounded ...See moreSteve Canyon assumes command of an experimental mission involving a KB-50 tanker towing three F-102 Interceptors like a flying aircraft carrier. The plan, conceived by Gen. "Shanty" Towne, an old flying buddy of Steve's (who is grounded because of failing health) is in danger of being cancelled. Written by John Ellis See less
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Director
Writers
Aaron Spelling (as Shelly Colbert) | Joseph Landon (written by) | Milton Caniff (story) (comic strip)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Sep 13, 1958

Release date
Sep 13, 1958 (United States)

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16 cast members
Name Known for
Dean Fredericks
Steve Canyon Steve Canyon   See fewer
Harry Townes
Gen. Towne Gen. Towne   See fewer
Suzanne Alexander
Nurse Jeets (as Susan Alexander) Nurse Jeets (as Susan Alexander)   See fewer
Paul Frees
Maj. Durkle - RAF Maj. Durkle - RAF   See fewer
Morgan Woodward
Maj. Tex Berry Maj. Tex Berry   See fewer
Sidney Clute
Sgt. Sam Gerke - Crew Chief Sgt. Sam Gerke - Crew Chief   See fewer
Dan Barton
Capt. 'Bullets' McVay Capt. 'Bullets' McVay   See fewer
Ray Montgomery
Col. Frye Col. Frye   See fewer
Charlotte Austin
WAF (uncredited) WAF (uncredited)   See fewer
Jackson Beck
Announcer (uncredited) Announcer (uncredited)   See fewer
Pat Colby
Ben (uncredited) Ben (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Ford
Co-Pilot (uncredited) Co-Pilot (uncredited)   See fewer
Shep Houghton
Pilot (uncredited) Pilot (uncredited)   See fewer
Ken Mayer
Clerk (uncredited) Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Ron Nyman
Pilot (uncredited) Pilot (uncredited)   See fewer
Nancy Valentine
Nurse Cluney (uncredited) Nurse Cluney (uncredited)   See fewer
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