Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'Szysznyk' from 1970-1982:
- Barry Miller as Fortwengler (1977-1978)
- Jarrod Johnson as Ralph (1977-1978)
- Leonard Barr as Leonard Kriegler (1977-1978)
- Ned Beatty as Nick Szysznyk (1977-1978)
- Olivia Cole as Ms. Harrison (1977-1978)
- Scott Colomby as Tony La Placa (1977-1978)
- Thomas Carter as Ray Gun (1977-1978)
1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'Szysznyk':
(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)
Season 1, episode 1
W: Ron Landry, Jim Mulligan
With Susan Lanier (Sandi Chandler). (Premiere) Ned Beatty plays a former Marine who takes on the task of playground supervisor in this six-week series.
Season 1, episode 2
W: Michael Elias When Tony is suspended for his inability to read, former drill sergeant Nick decides to put him through his paces in the three R's.
Season 1, episode 3
W: Ron Landry, Jim Mulligan Gruff old Leonard is about to be axed as the community center's equipment manager.
Season 1, episode 4
W: Ron Landry, Jim Mulligan
With Richard Stahl (Sgt. Lewis). Sgt. Lupis is looking for a suspect when Fortwengler shows up at the center with a large amount of money.
Season 1, episode 5
W: Michael Elias
With Herbert Jefferson Jr. (Danny), Susan Lanier (Sandi Chandler). When the center's basketball team needs another player, the boys want to draft Ray Gun's recently returned brother.
December 7, 1977: Ball Three
Season 2, episode 1
W: Alan Rosen, Fred Rubin
With Reggie Jackson (Himself). Szysznyk, an ex-Marine turned community center supervisor, is trying to keep the nearly bankrupt facility afloat. Baseball's Reggie Jackson helps lead off the season when he comes looking for a home run ball Ray Gun claims to have caught at the World Series.
Season 2, episode 2
W: Barry Kemp Ray Gun and his chums try to pull a fast one on a filmmaker willing to pay for an interview with a street gang: they masquerade as Washington's most dangerous outfit, "The Murderers".
Season 2, episode 3
W: George Geiger, April Kelly
With Elizabeth Kerr (Ilene), Benny Rubin (Martin). In order to have more harmony within the diverse groups of the community center, Nick organizes an encounter session.
Season 2, episode 4
W: Ron Landry, Jim Mulligan
With Richard Libertini (Bungles), Debra Winger (Jenny). Ray Gun shelters a teenage runaway by sneaking her into the center after hours.
Season 2, episode 5
W: Janet Coleman, David Dozer
With Darian Mathias (Helen). Fortwengler falls in love and he and his girl friend make plans to elope.
Season 2, episode 6
W: Howard Albrecht, Sol Weinstein
With Bob Hastings (Hap). Nick is attracted to a glamorous singer, but ruins his chances when she comes out from behind her false front. (Last show of the series.)