Sable
This short lived superhero show was about a Children's book writer named Nicholas. In the daytime, he was kind, funny, and caring. At night, he would transform into Jon Sable, a superhero/vigilante. His sidekick of sorts, was a blind man nicknamed Cheesecake, who pretended he was a stand up comedian (He even had his own laugh track!!!).
- 1987-1988
- 1 season
- ABC
- Action & Adventure
This short lived superhero show was about a Children's book writer named Nicholas. In the daytime, he was kind, funny, and caring. At night, he would transform into Jon Sable, a superhero/vigilante. His sidekick of sorts, was a blind man nicknamed Cheesecake, who pretended he was a stand up comedian (He even had his own laugh track!!!).
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 1987 - 1988
Episode 1
Toy Gun
Sat, Nov 7, 1987
Thomas Waterson hires Sable to kill him. When he reveals that he is being blackmailed, Sable takes the case to save Waterson's granddaughter,
Episode 2
Hunt
Sat, Nov 14, 1987
Sable is being stalked by the son of one of the men he killed.
Episode 3
Evangelist
Sat, Nov 21, 1987
Sable answers an ad but discovers his client is already dead and a scared little girl is hiding in her apartment. His investigation puts him at odds with a baby selling ring.
Episode 4
Serial Killer
Sat, Nov 28, 1987
Sable is taunted by a serial killer who dares Sable to prevent him from claiming his next victim. Meanwhile, Eden is pursued by a new writer who hopes to take Nicholas Fleming's place in her life.
Episode 5
Copycat
Sat, Dec 5, 1987
Sable pursues a hit-man who is pretending to be him. Eden tries to help a runaway get her life on track.
Episode 6
Watchdogs
Sat, Dec 12, 1987
Cheesecake runs afoul of a group of neighborhood vigilantes. Meanwhile Sable is trying to make amends with his estranged step-mother.
Episode 7
Mob
Sat, Jan 2, 1988
Sable takes on the case of an old friend, a professional thief, who is being hunted by a mobster.