Captain Nice

Captain Nice (1967)

EndedScripted showComedy

Captain Nice is an American comedy TV series that ran from 9 January 1967 to 28 August 1967 on NBC. Reruns aired on Ha! (Comedy Central) in 1991. 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 in an explosive burst of smoke into Captain Nice.

Captain Nice didn't behave much differently from Carter. In fact, the Captain ran around in a white, red, and blue pajama-like costume, complete with cape, lovingly sewn by his domineering mother who had basically bullied him into his crime-fighting career. He was christened Captain Nice on his first appearance by a bystander who noticed that his belt buckle was monogrammed "CN." On that occasion the explosiion that transformed him blew off most of his clothes, leaving him in long underwear and with the remnants of his shirt suggesting a cape.

His superpowers included superhuman strength, invulnerability and the ability to fly, but he was nervous about doing the latter as he was afraid of heights, and his natural clumsiness was increased exponentially whenever he drank his super serum. Carter had a would-be girlfriend in the police department, meter maid Sgt. Candy Kane, although he seemed mostly oblivious to her obvious attentions.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 20:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E15Beware of Hidden ProphetsMai 1, 1967
S01E14One Rotten AppleApr. 24, 1967
S01E13May I Have the Last Dance?Apr. 17, 1967
S01E12It Tastes OK But Something's MissingApr. 10, 1967
S01E11The Week They Stole PaydayApr. 3, 1967
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Captain Nice' premiere?

'Captain Nice' premiered on January 9, 1967.

Who played the role of Captain Nice?

William Daniels played the role of Captain Nice.

What was the genre of the show 'Captain Nice'?

'Captain Nice' was a comedy TV show.

Which channel aired 'Captain Nice'?

'Captain Nice' was aired on NBC.

Who created 'Captain Nice'?

Buck Henry created 'Captain Nice'.

How many episodes were produced in the first season of 'Captain Nice'?

15 episodes were produced in the first season of 'Captain Nice'.

What was the story of 'Captain Nice'?

The story of 'Captain Nice' was about an inept police department chemist who turns into a superhero.

Who were the main characters in 'Captain Nice'?

The main characters in 'Captain Nice' were Carter Nash, his mother, and the police chief.

Did 'Captain Nice' receive any awards or nominations?

No, 'Captain Nice' did not receive any awards or nominations.

Was 'Captain Nice' a spin-off of another TV show?

No, 'Captain Nice' was not a spin-off of another TV show.

Who directed the episodes of 'Captain Nice'?

Alan Rafkin, Bruce Bilson, and Les Goodwins were among the directors of 'Captain Nice'.

Was 'Captain Nice' a popular show during its time?

'Captain Nice' had mixed reviews and only lasted one season, so it may not have been considered a popular show during its time.

Was 'Captain Nice' released on DVD or Blu-ray?

No, 'Captain Nice' has not been released on DVD or Blu-ray.

Did 'Captain Nice' have any notable guest stars?

Yes, Adam West, who played Batman in the TV series of the same name, guest-starred in an episode of 'Captain Nice'.

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