TV series

Captain Nice

Name: Captain Nice
Released: 1967
Cast: William Daniels, Alice Ghostley, Ann Prentiss, Liam Dunn, Bill Zuckert

1967· 1 season· 30 min episodes★ 6.4Ended

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Synopsis

Carter Nash was a chemist in a police department who discovered a liquid which could turn him into Captain Nice, an odd sort of superhero: very shy and dominated by his mother. Captain Nice flew (he feared heights) in his tattered leotards, fighting bad guys because his mother told him to do so.

Themes

superhero scientist

Episodes

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E1 The Man Who Flies Like a PigeonNext upJan 9, 1967 · 30 min
Synopsis
Every hero has to have an origin story and this is that of Captain Nice! Meek, mild-mannered police chemist Carter Nash creates a formula that grants extraordinary powers to whomever drinks it. It is not his original intention to drink it himself. He is a shy and unassuming man and prefers to have someone else take on the burden of being a hero. But his attempts to give it to the Mayor of the city are rejected (the Mayor completely misunderstands what the formula does and is in the middle of a crisis: the villain 'Chameleon' recently escaped). Rejected, Carter returns to his lab. But events will not allow Carter the anonymity he desires and soon he'll be forced to take the potion and be transformed into the City's first Super Hero: Captain Nice!
Guest stars: Charles Dierkop (Bank robber (uncredited))
E2 How Sheik Can You Get?Jan 16, 1967 · 30 min
Synopsis
Captain Nice helps rescue a woman from Sheik Abdul.
Guest stars: Larry D. Mann
E3 That ThingJan 23, 1967 · 30 min
Synopsis
Caterpillar develops a ravenous appetite and super powers when it accidentally drinks Nice's secret formula.
Guest stars: Johnny Haymer, Frank Maxwell
E4 That Was the Bridge that WasFeb 6, 1967 · 30 min
Synopsis
Carter searches for con artists who built a faulty bridge and kidnapped Mayor Finley.
Guest stars: Edward Binns
E5 The Man With Three Blue EyesFeb 20, 1967 · 30 min
Synopsis
A mentalist is kidnapped by thugs who think he can find a fortune in stolen money.
Guest stars: John Dehner, Florence Halop (Mrs. Kowalski), Daniel J. Travanti (Lenny), Ross Hagen (Jake)
E6 Is Big Town Burning?Feb 27, 1967 · 30 min
Synopsis
Carter risks being unmasked as Captain Nice in order to reveal the identity of an arsonist.
Guest stars: Vic Tayback
E7 Don't Take Any Wooden IndiansMar 6, 1967 · 30 min
Synopsis
Captain Nice prevents a disgruntled explorer from murdering his benefactor.
Guest stars: Joe Flynn
E8 That's What Mothers Are ForMar 13, 1967 · 30 min
Synopsis
Carter is dismissed in an economy move and Mrs. Nash retaliates by stealing his costume.
Guest stars: Felice Orlandi
E9 Whatever Lola WantsMar 20, 1967 · 30 min
Synopsis
While trying to stop a jailbreak, Captain Nice is slipped a pill that makes him appear intoxicated.
Guest stars: Julie Parrish, Barbara Stuart
E10 Who's Afraid of Amanda Woolf?Mar 27, 1967 · 30 min
Synopsis
Captain Nice breaks up a potential massacre, so in retaliation, the gang invades the Nash home.
Guest stars: John Fiedler (Gunnar), Madlyn Rhue (Amanda Woolf)
E11 The Week They Stole PaydayApr 3, 1967 · 30 min
Synopsis
Carter discovers that the Bigtown payroll has been replaced with counterfeit money.
Guest stars: Victor French, Pat Harrington Jr.
E12 Tastes Okay But Something's MissingApr 10, 1967 · 30 min
Synopsis
Carter Nash lacks the secret formula he needs to turn into Captain Nice in order to prevent a robbery.
Guest stars: Simon Oakland
E13 May I Have the Last DanceApr 17, 1967 · 30 min
Synopsis
Carter and Sergeant Kane are captured by fur thieves.
Guest stars: Marlyn Mason (Receptionist), Celeste Yarnall (Rosalind), C. Lindsay Workman (Storeowner), Burt Mustin (Old Man)
E14 One Rotten AppleApr 24, 1967 · 30 min
Synopsis
A nightclub owner (played by Bob Newhart) must be protected from potential killers.
Guest stars: Bob Newhart (Lloyd Larchmont), Margaret Teele (Babsy), Jo Anne Worley (Rusty), Charles Grodin (News Vendor)
E15 Beware of Hidden ProphetsMay 1, 1967 · 30 min
Synopsis
Carter is fired when a quack mentalist predicts a criminal will escape from jail.
Guest stars: John Dehner, Joseph Campanella, Beth Brickell