Dolphin Cove (TV series)

Dolphin Cove is an American drama television series created by Allan Marcil, set in Queensland, Australia that aired on CBS from January 21 to March 11, 1989 for eight episodes.[1]

Dolphin Cove
Title card from original run.
GenreDrama
Underwater
Created byAllan Marcil
Written byPeter Benchley
Directed byMel Damski
Noel Black
Brian Henson
StarringTrey Ames
Frank Converse
Ernie Dingo
Karron Graves
Virginia Hey
Antony Richards
Nick Tate
Composer(s)Bill Conti
Country of originAustralia
United States
Original language(s)English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producer(s)Allan Marcil
John Masius
Producer(s)Kevin Slattery
Production location(s)Hollywood Center Studios, Hollywood, California
Disney-MGM Studios, Orlando, Florida
Camera setupPanavision
Running time60 minutes
Production company(s)Dick Berg/Stonehenge Productions
Paramount Television
DistributorCBS Television Distribution
Release
Original networkCBS
Original releaseJanuary 21 (1989-01-21) –
March 11, 1989 (1989-03-11)

Synopsis

The show centers on Michael Larson (Frank Converse), who moved with his son David (Trey Ames) and daughter Katie (Karron Graves) to Australia after being hired by wealthy industrialist, Baron Trent, who wants to perfect man-to-dolphin communications. Larson began working with two dolphins named Slim and Delbert.[2]

Larson is attempting to start a new life after his wife died in an automobile accident, but his teenage son, David, dislikes the Aussie life and new school. His daughter, Katie, was in the car when her mother was killed, and has not spoken since the accident. At first Katie disliked her new therapist, Alison Mitchell. Though Katie is not comfortable around most people, she loves being with the dolphins, and discovers she has a telepathic means of communicating with them.[3]

An Aboriginal Australian, Didge, also works for Baron Trent.[4] Ridge becomes an assistant to Michael Larson, and a friend and protector to the Larson family.

Therapist Alison's son, Kevin, is in the same class at school as David, and the classmates become friends.

The series was filmed on location in Australia, and was co-created by Peter Benchley.

Cast

Episodes
No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1"Pilot"Mel DamskiPeter BenchleyJanuary 21, 1989 (1989-01-21)
Seeking to start a new life after the death of his wife dolphin researcher Michael Larson moves to Australia with his two children, and is hired by Baron Trent to figure out dolphin communication. His son, David, hates the family's new life, and daughter, Katie, who hasn't spoken since her mother's death, is wary of her new therapist, Allison, but bonds with dolphins Slim and Delbert.
2"Two Shots and a Splash"Noel BlackJohn Masius & Ann RecklingJanuary 28, 1989 (1989-01-28)
Michael is visited by an old college friend, whose environmental protection efforts have grown more radical.
3"Reading, Writing and Telepathy"Mel DamskiTeleplay by: Judith Kahan
Story by: John Masius & Ann Reckling		February 4, 1989 (1989-02-04)
Delbert's mysterious ailment makes Katie anxious at school, and David looks for work. Allison's ex-husband pays a visit for son Kevin's birthday.
4"The Initiation of Lisa Ruddick"Noel BlackEverett De RocheFebruary 11, 1989 (1989-02-11)
Slim and Delbert are upset by a reporter, who is planting suspicion about Trent's true interests.
5"The Ship That Sank Twice"Marcus ColeEverett De RocheFebruary 18, 1989 (1989-02-18)
While Michael is away Trent's personal project disturbs Slim and Delbert. Didge's loyalties to his family and his work come into conflict.
6"Fighting Back"Geoffrey NottageTeleplay by: Margaret Kelly & John Masius & Ann Reckling
Story by: Margaret Kelly		February 25, 1989 (1989-02-25)
Katie gets an admirer and David faces adversity. Didge's family believes that Trent's estate is on sacred land.
7"Stormy Weather"Brendan MaherCarla KettnerMarch 4, 1989 (1989-03-04)
The estate is on generator power due to an approaching monsoon, and Didge welcomes two men claiming to be stranded fishermen, but who are actually escaped convicts.
8"The Elders"Geoffrey NottageJohn Masius & Ann RecklingMarch 11, 1989 (1989-03-11)

Michael's in-laws visit and want to take David and Katie back with them to the United States. Didge's grandfather begins a death ritual.

Guest star: Teresa Wright received an Emmy nomination for her role as Michael's mother-in-law.

References
  1. Albert Moran, Moran's Guide to Australian TV Series, AFTRS 1993 p 150
  2. Brooks, Tim and Marsh, Earle The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present, Ballantine Books, 1999
  3. Brooks, Tim and Marsh, Earle The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present, Ballantine Books, 1999
  4. O'Connor, John J., Review/Television; Dolphins, Australia and Family Problems, The New York Times, January 21, 1989
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