Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'The Phoenix' from 1970-1982:
- Judson Scott as Bennu of the Golden Light (1981-1982)
- Richard Lynch as Justin Preminger (1981-1982)
1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'The Phoenix':
(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)
April 26, 1981: The Phoenix
Season 0, episode 0
W: Nancy Lawrence, Anthony Lawrence D: Douglas Hickox
With Richard Lynch (Justin Preminger), Carmen Argenziano (Kingston), Daryl Anderson (Dr. Clifford Davis), Fernando Allende (Diego DeVarga), Angus Duncan (Surgeon), Stanley Kamel (Murray).
A god-like being with extraordinary powers is discovered in an ancient sarcophagus and brought to life, then is pursued while he searches for his long lost partner. Pilot movie for the series which debuted in 1982.
March 26, 1982: In Search Of Mira
Season 1, episode 1
W: Leigh Vance D: Douglas Hickox
With John Vernon (Harry Atkins), Bert Remsen (Hal Massey), Britt Leach (Sheriff), Terry Willis (Woods), Sandy Ward (Unger).
Series premiere. Bennu befriends a farming family after he witnesses a drug-related murder and must seek refuge.
Season 1, episode 2
W: Mark Carliner D: Reza Badiyi
With Andrea Marcovicci (Delancey Coleman), Peter Michael Goetz (Professor), Lawrence Casey (Aide), Gene Ross (Police Chief), Debi Richter (Co-ed), Marshall Teague (Sheriff), Josh Cadman (George), John Zenda (Dog Handler), Carmen Zapata (Carmelita), Behrouz Vossi (Bart), Marc Alaimo (Sheriff), Sheila Frazier, Shannen Doherty (Little Girl).
Preminger is close on the heels of Bennu. The ancient astronaut believes Mira is his long-lost wife, and she is still in suspended animation at an Indian burial site.
Season 1, episode 3
W: David Guthrie D: Douglas Hickox
With Lee Purcell (Cindy Houghton), Kaz Garas (Jack Houghton), Jeremy Licht (Roddy), Joan Foley (Freda), Jimmy Staszkiel (George), Tobias Anderson (Buck), Carol Vogel (Mrs. Carpenter), Bill Dearth (First Cop), Rudy Daniels (Preminger's aide), Lisa Morton (Penny), Robert O'Reilly (Dolfo), Nancy Lee Grahn (Holy).
Terrorists that are plotting to transport stolen uranium threaten Bennu and a family who runs the horse stables where Bennu is working.
Season 1, episode 4
W: David Guthrie D: Reza Badiyi
With John Milford (Harry Cartwright), Tracey Gold (Jan), Ned Bellamy (Electrician), Rick Grass (Det. Barford), Bret Shryer (Robby), Karen Anders (Newsstand Lady), Woody Eney (Aide), Nacona Aranda (Mr. Fast), Carmen Argenziano (Dave), Peter Iacangelo (Fred Barford), Fred Franklin (Tardoff), Noel Conlon (Fire Captain), Nelson Mashita (Doorman), Sam Laws (Albert), Eileen Davidson (Ellie).
Seeking Mira's burial site at a state park, Bennu gets a job at a construction site, where he learns that the boss may be a victim of a swindle. (Last show of the series.)