Golden Years
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Synopsis
Stephen King's six-part drama about an elderly janitor who is oddly affected by a failed experiment plays like a sci-fi `Fugitive' as the man flees a government lab with federal agents on his mutated tail.
Broadcast History
"Stephen King's Golden Years" aired on the CBS broadcast network. It premiered on July 16, 1991.
On DVD / Video
| Title | Release Date |
| Stephen King Gift Set | September 25, 2007 |
Cast
- Keith Szarabajka as Harlan Williams
- Frances Sternhagen as Gina Williams
- Felicity Huffman as Terry Spann
- R.D. Call as Jude Andrews
- Ed Lauter as Gen. Louis Crewes
- Bill Raymond as Dr. Richard X. Toddhunter
- Tim Guinee as Fredericks
Episode List
"Time and Time Again"
Aired: July 16, 1991
In the opener, a 70-year-old janitor (Keith Szarabajka) is caught in an explosion at a secret Government lab. Part 1 of two. Gen. Crewes: Ed Lauter. Jude Andrews: R.D. Call. Terry Spann: Felicity Huffman. Gina Williams: Frances Sternhagen.
"Has my Time come?"
Aired: July 16, 1991
Conclusion. Harlan (Keith Szarabajka) is oddly affected by the explosion in the lab. Gen. Crewes: Ed Lauter. Jude Andrews: R.D. Call. Terry Spann: Felicity Huffman. Gina Williams: Frances Sternhagen.
"Yes, No or Maybe?"
Aired: July 18, 1991
Harlan experiences strange changes, while Jude (R.D. Call) continues to hide the facts about the accident. Keith Szarabajka, Frances Sternhagen, Felicity Huffman, John Rothman, Ed Lauter.
"Am I a Winner?"
Aired: July 25, 1991
Harlan's reverse aging begins to alienate Gina (Frances Sternhagen); another person in the know is knocked off and Jude (R.D. Call) takes official control of the investigation; and Dr. Todhunter (Bill Raymond) becomes a slightly looser cannon.
"Not on My Watch"
Aired: August 1, 1991
Sensing the growing danger to Harlan, Terry (Felicity Huffman) convinces him and Gina (Frances Sternhagen) to leave with her; but Andrews (R.D. Call) is after them. Gen. Crewes: Ed Lauter. Dr. Todhunter: Bill Raymond. Dent: Brad Greenquist.
"Second Chance"
Aired: August 8, 1991
Harlan (Keith Szarabajka) separates from Terry and Gina to keep Andrews (R.D. Call) off course, planning to reunite again in Chicago; Gen. Crewes (Ed Lauter) races to get to vital data on Harlan before Andrews. Stephen King has a cameo. Terry: Felicity Huffman.
"Third Time Lucky?"
Aired: August 15, 1991
The crisis takes its toll on Gina as she and Terry make it to Francie's in Chicago, while Harlan, Andrews and Gen. Crewes also head for the Windy City. Harlan: Keith Szarabajka. Andrews: R.D. Call. Gen. Crewes: Ed Lauter.
"The Final Blow...."
Aired: August 22, 1991
The climax in Chicago: Andrews (R.D Call) prepares for a final assault; Gen. Crewes links up with Terry, and they accept Francie's offer to hide them along with Harlan and ailing Gina. Harlan: Keith Szarabajka. Gina: Frances Sternhagen.
