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Meet Automan, TV's 1980s 'Tron' Ripoff In A Reflective-Taped Countach

6+ day, 12+ min ago   (897+ words) Television mega-producer Glen Larson learned that in the late seventies and early eighties. His space- and tech-related shows were often one-season wonders that went on to Star Trek-like cult acclaim. However, one silly show of his seems to have been…...