The White Shadow Sudden Death (Season 2, Episode 4)
TV-PG
TV Episode | Drama, Sport

The White Shadow

Sudden Death (Season 2, Episode 4)

TV-PG

TV Episode | Drama, Sport

Reeves convinces the parents of an academically gifted student to let him join the team. Although good at basketball, young Randy seems to lack endurance. Unbeknownst to everybody he has some internal problems causing his death.

Director

Victor Lobl

Writers

Bruce Paltrow (creator) | Joshua Brand (teleplay) | Tom Chehak (story) | John Falsey (story editor)

Producer

Mark Tinker

Cinematographer

Hugh K. Gagnier

Editor

John Heath

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 8, 1979

Release date

Oct 8, 1979 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 1 win & 7 nominations

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22 cast members

Name	Known for
Ken Howard Ken Reeves Ken Reeves See fewer	Rambo (2008)
Joan Pringle Sybil Buchanan Sybil Buchanan See fewer	Original Sin (2001)
Ed Bernard Jim Willis Jim Willis See fewer	Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
Thomas Carter James Hayward James Hayward See fewer	Coach Carter (2005)
Kevin Hooks Morris Thorpe Morris Thorpe See fewer	Innerspace (1987)
Nathan Cook Milton Reese Milton Reese See fewer	Vacation (1983)
Erik Kilpatrick Curtis Jackson Curtis Jackson See fewer	New Jack City (1991)
Byron Stewart Warren Coolidge Warren Coolidge See fewer	Hill Street Blues (1981)
Ken Michelman Abner Goldstein Abner Goldstein See fewer	Vegas Vacation (1997)
Timothy Van Patten Mario 'Salami' Pettrino Mario 'Salami' Pettrino See fewer	Boardwalk Empire (2010)
Ira Angustain Ricky Gomez Ricky Gomez See fewer	The White Shadow (1978)
Madge Sinclair Louelia Judd Louelia Judd See fewer	Coming to America (1988)
Haywood Nelson Randy Judd Randy Judd See fewer	What's Happening!! (1976)
Hal Williams Henry Judd Henry Judd See fewer	Guess Who (2005)
David Ankrum Dr. Luria Dr. Luria See fewer	Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
Jennifer Harmon Nurse Nurse See fewer	One Life to Live (1968)
Phil Rubenstein School Doctor School Doctor See fewer	RoboCop 2 (1990)
Russell Phillip Robinson Team Manager Team Manager See fewer	The White Shadow (1978)
Jason Ross Minister Minister See fewer	Crossroads (1986)
John Mengatti Student Student See fewer	Tag: The Assassination Game (1982)
Jeffrey Bannister Referee (as Jeff Bannister) Referee (as Jeff Bannister) See fewer	Poltergeist (1982)
Jeanine Michaels Nurse Nurse See fewer	Dallas (1978)