Automan
is an American science-fiction superhero television series created by Glen A. Larson, which aired for 12 episodes on ABC from 1983 to 1984. The show is famously recognized for its visual style, which heavily emulated the "glowing wireframe" aesthetic of the 1982 film Tron . Premise and Characters
Are you interested in a specific or more details on the special effects used to create the glowing suit? Automan (1983) Official Intro Sequence Automan
Despite his power, Automan faces significant limitations that drive the show's tension: Premise and Characters Are you interested in a
: To hide his true nature, Automan often poses as Walter's friend, a government agent named Otto J. Mann. Notable Features and Weaknesses Notable Features and Weaknesses : The hologram (played
: The hologram (played by Chuck Wagner) is the world's first "truly automatic man". He is physically perfect, possessing superhuman abilities such as superhuman strength and the ability to process data at lightning speed.
The series was high-budget for its time, featuring extensive blue-screen work and special effects to achieve the glowing suit and vehicle effects. While it only lasted one season, it remains a cult classic of 1980s television. The Complete Series is available on physical media for fans of the era.