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Captain Nice

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About This Show

Captain Nice was a comedy TV series created by Buck Henry that ran from January–May 1967 on NBC. Riding the tide of the camp superhero craze of the 1960s, the show's premise involved police chemist Carter Nash (William Daniels), a mild-mannered mama's boy who discovered a secret formula that, when taken, transformed him into Captain Nice.

Starring:

William Daniels

Alice Ghostley

Ann Prentiss

 

 

People Who Talked About This Show

  • Buck Henry
  • Jay Sandrich
  • Treva Silverman

Featured Content

Video clip: Opening and closing sequences for Captain Nice

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Highlights

  • Buck Henry on his parody show <i>Captain Nice</i> with Bill Daniels and Alice Ghostley and why he feels it failedBuck Henry on his parody show Captain Nice with Bill Daniels and Alice Ghostley and why he feels it failed
    Clip begins at: 14:16
  • Treva Silverman on <i>Captain Nice</i> with Buck HenryTreva Silverman on Captain Nice with Buck Henry
    Clip begins at: 03:27

People Talking About This Show

  • Buck Henry
    • Buck Henry on his parody show Captain Nice with Bill Daniels and Alice Ghostley and why he feels it failed
      Clip begins at: 14:16
  • Jay Sandrich
    • Producer Jay Sandrich briefly on working with Buck Henry on Captain Nice
      Clip begins at: 02:53, Duration: 00m 55s
  • Treva Silverman
    • Treva Silverman on Captain Nice with Buck Henry
      Clip begins at: 03:27
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