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January 20, 1984 - The Master Premiered on NBC

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On this day, January 20, 1984, The Master premiered on NBC. This action-packed TV series followed John Peter McAllister, played by Lee Van Cleef, as a former ninja master who returns to America to find his daughter. Along the way, he teams up with Max Keller, a drifter played by Timothy Van Patten, and together they help those in need while evading McAllister’s former ninja student-turned-enemy.

The series lasted for one season with 13 episodes, earning a cult following for its blend of martial arts, adventure, and 80s camp. Despite its short run, The Master remains a nostalgic favorite for fans of action-packed television.

Fun Fact: Lee Van Cleef was already an established star from classic Westerns like The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, making his transition to a ninja master an unexpected but memorable role.

Trivia Question: What legendary Italian director worked with Lee Van Cleef on The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?
 
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