Unsold TV Pilots: The Greatest Shows You Never Saw

by Lee Goldberg

  A sequel to Wild Wild West Revisited, and the second attempt to revive the beloved western starring Robert Conrad and Ross Martin as secret agents in the old West. This time, the agents are pitted against mad scientist Jonathan Winters. Guest star Victor Buono was the bad guy in the original Wild Wild West pilot, and Harry Morgan and Rene Auberjonois reprise their roles from the first revival. This pilot was released for home video in 1987.

  Cast: Robert Conrad (as James West), Ross Martin (Artemus Gordon), Harry Morgan (Robert T. Malone), Rene Auberjonois (Sir David Edney), Jonathan Winters (Professor Albert Paradine), Victor Buono (Dr. Messenger), Liz Torres (Juanita), Randi Brough (Yvonne), Candi Brough (Daphne), Emma Samms (Mirabelle), Avery Schreiber (Russian Ambassador), Dr. Joyce Brothers (Bystander), Jack LaLanne (Jack LaStrange), Hector Elias (Spanish Ambassador), Joe Alfasa (Italian Ambassador), Dave Madden (German Ambassador), Gino Conforti (French Ambassador).

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