Capital News is an American drama television series that aired on ABC in 1990. Starring Lloyd Bridges, Helen Slater, and William Russ. Capital News was created by David Milch and Christian Williams.
Series premiere print advertisement
Lloyd Vernet Bridges Jr. was an American film, stage and television actor who starred in a number of television series and appeared in more than 150 feature films. He was the father of four children, including the actors Beau Bridges and Jeff Bridges. He started his career as a contract performer for Columbia Pictures, appearing in films such as Sahara (1943), A Walk in the Sun (1945), Little Big Horn (1951) and High Noon (1952). On television, he starred in Sea Hunt 1958 to 1961. By the end of his career, he had re-invented himself and demonstrated a comedic talent in such parody films as Airplane! (1980), Hot Shots! (1991), and Jane Austen's Mafia! (1998). Among other honors, Bridges was a two-time Emmy Award nominee. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 1, 1994.
Bridges in 1966
Commodore Lloyd Bridges, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary public service poster
In Rocketship X-M (1950)
Bridges in Sea Hunt