Sports ensemble that treated race, class, and teenagers with unusual honesty.
Why it matters
Episode guide
54 episodes across 3 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Former NBA player Ken Reeves coaches Carver High's basketball team through wins, losses, and the harder games off the court.
Network & studio
- CBS — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1970s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Sports ensemble that treated race, class, and teenagers with unusual honesty.
Creators
Bruce Paltrow
Key cast
- Ken Howard as Coach Ken Reeves
- Jason Bernard as Jim Willis
- Byron Stewart as Warren Coolidge
- Timothy Van Patten as Mario 'Salami' Pettrino
Flash facts
- Critically acclaimed for realism uncommon in network sports dramas.
- Launched several young actors' careers.
- Paltrow later shepherded St. Elsewhere.
FAQ
What network aired The White Shadow?
The White Shadow is associated with CBS (1978–1981).
Why is The White Shadow in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1970s?
Sports ensemble that treated race, class, and teenagers with unusual honesty.
Who are the key names behind The White Shadow?
Creators and principals include Bruce Paltrow.
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