"The Hardy Boys" 1977-1979 EPISODE GUIDE .  .  First Season  The Mystery of the Haunted House Released January 29, 1977. The very first episode of the series as Joe and Frank Hardy find out that their father didn't go on a fishing trip as he had claimed; they follow him, and become embroiled in a mystery involving an amnesiac ex-soldier with secrets several parties are out to get. They go to this club called the haunted house that has mazes, trapdoors, secret passageways and other neat stuff and are trying to track down the ex-soldier that is on a chase from some killers. The Mystery of Witches' Hollow Released February 12, 1977. When the pair pay a visit to Captain Maguire, the uncle of their female sidekick Callie, they are greeted by a strange woman who claims that Maguire has become one of the victims of Witch's Hollow. Those who go to the mysterious wooded place never return. Undaunted, Frank and Joe begin their search for Maguire, little suspecting the terrors that lie in wait for them among the dark shadows of the eerie forest. Cast: Sandy Ward as Captain Maguire; Dimitra Arliss as Hazel Thompson; Brad Trumbull as Sheriff Houghton; Bert Kramer as Steve Donner; Gary Springer as Chet Morton; Andy Hudson as Bill Quinn; Marc Vahanian as Simon. Crew: Directed by Ronald G. Satlof; Teleplay by Michael Sloan; Produced by B.W. Sanderfur; Written by Michael Sloan The Disappearing Floor Released March 5, 1977. Opening scene combines both chess AND Werner Von Braun! The show's getting ready for MENSA. Anyway. The episode is almost as bad as the book of the same title; UFOs and weird, projected surfaces/people get things going real good. Where there's a missing scientist, there's trouble! Cast: Marj Dusay as Dr. Janice Cradic; Robin Chesler as Marcia Collins; Howard T. Platt; David Opatoshu; Sam Gilman, Alex Rodine. Crew: Produced  by B.W. Sandefur; Written by Larry Alexander; Directed by Fernando Lamas. The Flickering Torch Mystery Released March 26, 1977. While on a missing person investigation for their famous detective father, Fenton Hardy, the boys uncover a plot against the life of the nation's top rock performer, Tony Bird. Joe and Frank find a sinister tie-in woth the sudden disappearance of the sound engineer Richard Johnson. Now they must race against time to prevent Tony from being killed. Cast: Herbert Voland as Chief Collig; Robert Sampson as Lou Haskell; John Pleshette as Carl Fry; Ricky Nelson as Tony Bird; Deirdre Berthrong as Leslie Johnson; Ned Van Zandt as Richard Johnston. Crew: Directed by Ivan Dixon; Teleplay/Writing by James Henerson; Produced by B.W. Sandefur; The Mystery of the Flying Courier Released April 9, 1977. Joe Hardy makes his singing debut at a disco where he and Frank become involved in a record piracy case. At the club, Frank recognizes a girl who supposedly has been missing for years. When she is arrested, the brothers embark on an investigation of a crooked disc jockey and other unscrupulous musical characters. Wipe Out Released April 23, 1977. While in Hawaii for a surfing contest, the boys' hotel room is robbed and the two detectives discover that they're not the only victims who've been hit. The Hawaiian police enlist their aid in tracking down the burglars. Everyone's in for the surprise of their lives when the determined duo finally cracks the criminal ring. The Mystery of the Jade Kwan Yin Released May 14, 1977. The Brothers become involved ia an unusual case of smuggling with an oriental flavor when they try to unravel the mystery that surrounds an ancient Chinese treasure. While snorkeling at the beach, Frank and Joe find an large unopened wooden box and take it home. When they discover that it contains a priceless, stolen Chinese statue, the two take off on a wild adventure that puts their lives in peril. Second Season  The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Meet Dracula Parts 1 and 2 (Titled The Hardy Boys Meet Dracula on the original script) Released September 11 and 18, 1978. Everybody travels over to Transylvania. Weird things are going on at Dracula's Castle during a huge city party. People start having bites on the neck. Who will solve the mystery? We have to cringe and shudder when both Paul Williams and Shaun explode in song (not together!). Cast: Paul Williams as Allison Troy; Crew: Produced by Joe Cramar; Written by Glen Larson and Michael Sloan. The Mystery of King Tut's Tomb Released September 24, 1977. The Mystery of the Hollywood Phantom Parts 1 and 2 The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew. Released October 2 and 9, 1977. Cast: Casie Kasem (the bad guy!), J.D. Cannon, Clive Revill, Harry Rhodes, Lou Antonio, Jaclyn Smith, James Wainright, Robert Wagner Crew: Produced by Joe Boston; Written by Michael Sloan; Directed by Steven H. Stern. The Mystery of the African Safari Released October 15, 1977. Cast: Anne Lockhart, Harold Sylvester, Peter Bromilow, Percy Rodriguez, Albert Popwell, Parley Baer. Crew: Produced by Joe Boston; Written by Cliff Osmond; Directed by Joseph Pevney. The Creatures Who Came on Sunday Released October 29, 1977. The Strange Fate of Flight 608 Released November 5, 1977. When the airplane pilots promptly pass out, Frank and Joe hafta fly a plane full of 200 stewardesses in a hurricane. Diamonds are involved. Cast: Thayer David; Robin Mattson; Kitty Ruth; William Sylvestor; Herb Braha; Susan Woollen; Frank Parker; Don Marshall; John Clavin. Crew: Joe Boston, Producer; Christopher Crowe, Writer; Ronald G. Satlof, Director. Acapulco Spies Released November 12, 1977. Cast: Deborah Ryan as Jackie; Kimberly Beck as Sue; Rudy Diaz as Carlos; Julio Medina as Clerk; Jorge Cervera, Jr. as Ramone; Craig Stevens as Alexander Cartel; Dante De Andre as The Maitre D'; Nico Stevens as the Bartender. Crew: Produced by Joe Boston; Written by Michael Sloan; Directed by Keith Atkinson. The Silent Scream Released November 26, 1977. Vegas time! With the help of a deaf woman, the Hardys whip some thugs who wish to "blow up a casino unless mucho dinero trades hands." Cast: Larry Storch; Martha Garrett; Val Avery as Tracy; Elizabeth Stack as Sally Kline; Trini Lopez. Crew: Joe Boston, Producer; Alan Godfrey & Michael Sloan, Screenplay, Alan Godfrey, Story; John Dumas, Director. Oh Say Can You Sing Released January 7, 1978. When someone tries to pin a hit-and-run on one of Joe's old singing buddies, the sleuths sniff around. A "narcotics syndicate" is involved. Stratemeyer's rival, I guess. As you can tell by the title, we're treated to some of Shaun's super-sonic-singin' in this one. Cast: Joe Bennett, Gene Evans, Guy Stockwell, Debra Clinger (Harriet Alexander) Crew: Produced by Joe Boston, Written by Chris Conkling, Directed by Dennis Donnelly.    The House on Possessed Hill Released January 21, 1978. The Fluff Boys help out a "witch" with her supernatural problems and end up trampling all over an ancient-history-murder. Parker tackles investigating a basement at midnight by himself. I love it! Cast: Melanie Griffith as Stacey Blain; Lloyd Bochner as Doctor Mann; Dorothy Malone as Mrs. Blain. Crew: Produced by Joe Boston; Directed by Daniel Haller, Written by Michael Sloan. Sole Survivor Released January 28, 1978. Takes place in Hong Kong. Joe is convinced by German dastardlies that he's been in a coma for a year and that Frank and Fenton are dead. After a whole episode of crying scenes and tender (snort) flashbacks by both brothers (no, Frank and Fenton aren't really dead...), they all get back together. I think there was some kind of mystery in here, too, but I can't remember what it was, if I ever found out. Cast: Diana Muldaur as the Nurse (Leta Manheim); Robert Horton; James Hong as Dr. Lo; Jean Marie Hon; Barry Primus as Peter Abrams. Crew: Written by Christopher Crowe; Produced by Joe Boston; Directed by Christian L. Nyby II. Second Season Cot'd    Voodoo Doll Parts 1 and 2 Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew. Released February 12; 19, 1978. Mystery on the Avalanche Express Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew. Released February 26, 1978. "Aboard a train to Austria with 15 of the world's greatest skiers, young sleuths Frank and Joe Hardy and Nancy Drew inadvertently become involved in the life and death struggle of a terrified girl fleeing from unknown assailants." Frank and Joe and Nancy and George shake things up on a locomotive. Shadowy villains attempt to steal one of the SUPER-rare three-legged Buffalo nickel coins [Nancy receives it in pocket change(!)] and Joe helps a man defect into Switzerland. Cast: Tommy Sands as Jerry Kanner; Fabian as Paul Leyton; Edd Byrnes as Hans Monckton; Troy Donahue as Summerville; Vic Damone as Conrad; Gary Crosby as Yates; Deborah Walley as Gina; Shep Sanders as the Conductor. Crew: Produced by Joe Boston; Written by Michael Sloan (based on a story by Susan Woollen); Directed by Christian L. Nyby, Jr.; Teleplay by Michael Sloan. Death Surf Released March 11, 1978. A girl goes down in the ocean and Frank attempts but fails to rescue her. Frank then proceeds to fall in love and imagine make-out scenes with the deceased. But is she really deceased? This episode probably has one of the BEST performances by both actors, especially Parker. Cast: Maren Jensen as Teri Turner/MaryAnn Dalton; Jack Hogan; Tara Buckman as Bernie; Gary Wood; John Mark Robinson; Jack Jones. Crew: Produced by Joe Boston; Teleplay by Robert Earll; Written by Joyce Brotman and Arlene Sidaris; Directed by Jack Arnold and Ray Danton. Arson and Old Lace Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Released March 31, 1978. The Campus Terror Released May 6, 1978. When a nutso uses a super-computer's help to kidnap young girls at Eastlake University, Frank and Joe sniff it out. Cast: Jack Ging; Kim Lankford; Kario Salem; Stepfanie Kramer. Crew: Teleplay by Mark Griffith, Stephen Ujlaki, Michael Sloan, and Christopher Crowe; Written by Mark Griffith and Stephen Ujlaki, Directed by Jack Arnold, Produced by Joe Boston. Third Season  The Last Kiss of Summer Parts 1 and 2 Released October 1 & 8, 1978. When Joe's fiancee is killed in a drunk-driver accident, he sets out to find the other driver and convict him. Best scene: Parker punching the daylights outta Shaun. Best line: Shaun: "Get a little Syndicate together." Hm...Stratemeyer's? Cast: Jack Kelly as Harry Hammond (first appearance); Anne Lockhart as Jess (also appeared in African Safari); Mills Watson; Kevin Tighe as Steve; Kevin Brophy as Jack (Jocco) Halsey; Kristie Welsch as Jamie; Vince Howard as Officer Rogers; Harold Aver as the Minister; Kristian Jennifer as 1st Volleyball Player; Betty Jean Samuelson as 2nd Volleyball Player; Kathy McCullen as Sharon; Ryan MacDonald as the Maitre D'; Liberty Godshall as "1st Girl"; Sandy Charles as "2nd Girl". Crew: Written by Michael Sloan and Glen Larson and Rebecca Snow; Directed by Vince Edwards; Produced by Christopher Crowe and Ben Kadish; Associate Producer: Andrew Mirisch; Story Editor: Steven E. DeSouza; Music Score by John Andrew Tartaglia; Director of Photography: Sy Hoffberg; Art Director: Roy Steffensen; Set Decorations: Sam Gross; Casting by Joseph Z. Reich; Sound: Albert D. Cuesta; Film Editor: Gene Ranney; Unit Production Manater: Les Berke; 1st Assistant Director: Robert Latham Brown; 2nd Assistant Director: Louis Muscate; Costume Designer: George Whittaker; Music Editor: Herbert Woods; Sound Effect Editor: Tom McMullen Assault on the Tower Released October 14, 1978. Search for Atlantis Released October 21, 1978. A dream assignment to search for Atlantis while working to crack a drug ring on an exotic Greek island becomes nightmarish when Joe Hardy is buried alive. Joe and Frank pose as archaeology students to investigate a drug smuggling ring in Greece. Soon after reaching the beautiful Greek isle, the brothers discover the remains of the agent who preceded them on the case. They also learn that a series of accidents plaguing Professor Hendricks' expedition has been carefully orchestrated. Their investigation is hampered by the suspicious local police chief, Morbius who believes Joe and Frank are responsible for the accidents as well as the murder. Cast: Lloyd Nolan as Professor Hendricks; John Colicos as Col. Morbius; Darleen Carr as Helena; Duncan Gamble as SKip McTeague; Gino Conforti as Desk Clerk; Pamela Jean Bryant as Jeanette; Tania George as Greek Dancer; Peter Weiss as Vittorio; Michael Rodgers as Rice  Crew: Written by Steven E. de Souza; Directed by Don McDougall and Edward Abroms; Produced by Christopher Crowe and Ben Kadish Dangerous Waters Released October 28, 1978. Scorpion's Sting Released Nov 4? 1978. Defection to Paradise Parts 1 and 2 Released November 19 & 26, 1978. Cast: Nehemiah Persoff as Vladimir Christovan Crew: Written by Michael Sloan and Glen Larson; Produced by Ben Kadish and Christopher Crowe; Story Editor: Jim Menzies Game Plan Released December 2 or 3, 1978. Life on the Line Released December 9 or 10, 1978.   Dates for episodes Scorpion's Sting onwards are unconfirmed.