On this day, January 16, 1986, the final episode of Shadow Chasers aired on ABC, marking the end of the short-lived supernatural comedy-drama. Starring Dennis Duggan, the show followed the adventures of a skeptical journalist and a paranormal researcher as they investigated bizarre and mysterious phenomena.
Despite its intriguing premise and blend of humor and the supernatural, Shadow Chasers struggled to find a consistent audience and was canceled after just 13 episodes.
Fun Fact: Dennis Duggan, who played Jonathan MacKensie, later became well-known for his role as the dad in the 1987 teen comedy Can’t Buy Me Love.
Trivia Question: What popular supernatural-themed TV show from the 80s also explored paranormal investigations and enjoyed greater success than Shadow Chasers?
Despite its intriguing premise and blend of humor and the supernatural, Shadow Chasers struggled to find a consistent audience and was canceled after just 13 episodes.
Fun Fact: Dennis Duggan, who played Jonathan MacKensie, later became well-known for his role as the dad in the 1987 teen comedy Can’t Buy Me Love.
Trivia Question: What popular supernatural-themed TV show from the 80s also explored paranormal investigations and enjoyed greater success than Shadow Chasers?