The Flash (1990 TV series)
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| Based on | Characters appearing in DC Comics |
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| Theme music composer | Danny Elfman |
| Composer(s) | Shirley Walker |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 22 (list of episodes) |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
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| Distributor | Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
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| Original network | CBS |
| Picture format | 4:3 Standard |
| Original release | September 20, 1990 – May 18, 1991 |
The Flash is a 1990 American television series developed by the writing team of Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo that aired on CBS. It is based on the DC Comics character Barry Allen / Flash, a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds. The Flash starred John Wesley Shipp as Allen, along with Amanda Pays, Alex Désert, and Paula Marshall. It was the first-ever live-action portrayal of the DC superhero.
Barry Allen, a forensic scientist working for the Central City police, is struck by lightning and doused in chemicals in his lab, he develops superspeed and creates a superhero identity for himself to fight crime, The Flash. Research scientist, Dr. Tina McGee who works from S.T.A.R. Labs helps Barry fight crime and tries to understand how is powers are developing. As well as his superheroics, Barry tries to maintain a private life, and tries to keep his superhero identity from his work colleagues, Lt. Garfield, and his best friend, Julio Mendez.
Other guest stars in minor roles include Jonathan Brandis as Terry Cohan, Bryan Cranston as Phillip Moses, Mark Dacascos as Osako, Robert O'Reilly as Victor Kelso, and Sven-Ole Thorsen as the android assassin Omega.
Development for the series began in 1988 when Warner Bros. Television tried to develop television films based on some DC Comics characters for CBS. Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo conceived one that featured several superheroes, including the Flash, though their project was not made. In January 1990, new CBS Entertainment president Jeff Sagansky expressed interest in creating a series featuring the Flash, and The Flash was announced a few months after.
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