Lucan (TV series)

Lucan
Genre	Drama
Created by	Michael Zagor
Written by	varied
Directed by	varied
Starring	Kevin Brophy Don Gordon
Country of origin	USA
Original language(s)	English
No. of episodes	11
Production
Running time	60 minutes
Production company(s)	MGM Television
Release
Original network	ABC
Original release	September 12, 1977 – December 4, 1978

Lucan was a TV drama starring Kevin Brophy that aired on ABC from 1977 to 1978. The series was based on an earlier May 22, 1977 made-for-TV movie of the same name directed by David Greene starring John Randolph and Kevin Brophy, along with , Ned Beatty and Lou Frizzell.

A 20-year-old man (Brophy) who spent the first 10 years of his life running wild in the forest after being raised by wolves, Lucan is taken to a research institute and taught the ways of human society. He is befriended by a kind researcher, Doctor Hoagland (John Randolph), with whom he bonded during his journey to civilization. Lucan's continued freedom at the research center is put in peril once his doctor friend and mentor is hurt.

Unable to ensure Lucan's well being at the institute, his friend encourages him to strike out on his own in search of his identity and family. The series chronicled the encounters, challenges, and intrigues Lucan faced interacting with people using his new learned social graces and old Wolfen instincts. He is also pursued by a bounty hunter, Prentiss (Don Gordon), who is hired by the university to bring him back.

Lucan did have special Wolfen skills that were invoked when he was made very angry. When upset to the point of violence his eyes glowed amber. He also had heightened senses of smell and hearing. In a few episodes he was able to call on his old wolf family/pack for help.

The series had an erratic broadcast history.

In 1977, it was shown on Monday night at 8 PM Eastern Standard Time, 7 Central.

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