| Breaking Away | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy/Drama |
| Starring | Shaun Cassidy[1][2] Jackie Earle Haley[1][2] Barbara Barrie[2] |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 (7 aired, 1 unaired)[3] |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Steve Tesich[1] |
| Broadcast | |
| Original run | November 29, 1980 – January 10, 1981 |
Breaking Away is a short-lived television series that was based on the film of the same name. As a prequel, it was set during the year prior to the events of the film. Shaun Cassidy took over the role of Dave Stohler[1], a young man mad about bicycle racing and all things Italian (the Italians being a cycling power). Barbara Barrie, Jackie Earle Haley and John Ashton reprised their roles.[2] The television series was set in Bloomington, Indiana, but was actually shot in Athens, Georgia.
Contents |
| # | Title | Director | Writer(s) | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1x01 | "The Cutter" | Joe Rubin | Steve Tesich[1] | 29 November 1980 |
| The series opens one year before the film as Dave and his friends graduate high school. | ||||
| 1x02 | "The American Dream" | Stan Lathan | Charles Rosin | 6 December 1980 |
| Dave audits a college class and meets Paulina, while a co-ed gets Mike to play in a football game for a fraternity. Guest stars: Jeff Corey as Professor Manchester |
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| 1x03 | "Knowing Her" | Kim Friedman | Jerry McNeely | 13 December 1980 |
| Cyril dates a co-ed, Moocher gets a job in a movie theater, Evelyn takes a real-estate course. Guest stars: Larry Larson as Grant/Greg Prince, Woody Eney as Dougherty, Lenora May as Jeanne Lindsay |
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| 1x04 | "King of the Quarry" | Victor Lobl | Steve Pritzker | 20 December 1980 |
| Ray guest lectures at the university, Moocher get a job offer in Chicago. Guest stars: Brian Lane Green as Jerry, Lauri Huffer as Jennifer |
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| 1x05 | "Heart Like a Wheel" | Jack Bender | Caroline Elias | 27 December 1980 |
| Paulina meets Dave's parents over dinner, Moocher asks Nancy to move in together, and Mike drag races a college student. Guest stars: Chris Lemmon as Danny |
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| 1x06 | "Rainy Night in Georgia" | Stan Lathan | Jerry McNeely & Charles Rosin | 3 January 1981 |
| The guys get a painting job, Dave's bicycle is stolen, and Evelyn wants Ray to buy land near the university as an investment | ||||
| 1x07 | "La Strada" | Jeff Bleckner | Steve Tesich & Glenn Gordon Caron | 10 January 1981 |
| Guest stars: Mark Metcalf as Racer, Dennis Robertson as Simms | ||||
| 1x08 | "Grand Illusion" | —— | —— | unaired |