DR. SHRINKER: EPISODE 1 (TV)

Summary

The first of two programs on this asset. One in this comedy program about a trio of teenagers, known as “Shrinkies,” shrunk to six inches tall by a mad scientists’ shrink ray and forced to flee from him as he endlessly pursues them across his island. The episode begins as Dr. Shrinker plots to capture the Shrinkies, as they are the only living proof that his shrink ray works. He summons a chimpanzee named Boris to track them down. Boris returns with B. J., whom Dr. Shrinker imprisons. Brad and Gordie become concerned and look for B. J. During their rescue attempt, Dr. Shrinker spots them and now has all three of the Shrinkies captured. Dr. Shrinker indicates that he plans to sell his shrink ray and the Shrinkies to the highest bidder as tools for robbery and espionage. B. J. gets Boris to release them and they escape while Boris plays with Dr. Shrinker’s shrink ray, rendering it inoperable. The Shrinkies return to their base safely. Commercials deleted.

Details

• NETWORK: ABC
• DATE: September 11, 1976
• RUNNING TIME: 0:11:50
• COLOR/B&W: Color
• CATALOG ID: B:41423
• GENRE: Comedy
• SUBJECT HEADING: Comedy
• SERIES RUN: ABC - TV series - 1976-1977
• COMMERCIALS: N/A

CREDITS

• Jack Regas … Producer, Director
• Si Rose … Developed by, Writer
• Sid Crofft … Created by
• Marty Crofft … Created by
• Jay Robinson … Cast, Dr. Shrinker
• Billy Barty … Cast, Hugo
• Ted Eccles … Cast, Brad Fulton
• Susan Lawrence … Cast, B. J. Masterson
• Jeff MacKay … Cast, Gordie Masterson