description Automan Overview
Automan was an ABC television series created by Glen A. Larson that ran for twelve episodes between 1983 and 1984. The show’s aesthetic drew heavily from the visual style of Disney's *Tron*, adapting a superhero narrative format. It subsequently aired in reruns on the Sci-Fi Channel.
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Who are the main characters in Automan?
Desi Arnaz Jr. plays Walter Nebicher, a police officer and computer programmer who creates the artificial intelligence called Automan. Chuck Wagner plays the holographic crime fighter who can leave the computer world at night.
What is Cursor in Automan?
Cursor is Automan's floating geometric companion. It can draw objects such as cars and cause them to materialize, which gives the 1983 series its distinctive computer-generated visual gimmick. [Automan overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automan)
How many episodes of Automan were made?
Thirteen episodes were produced, but ABC aired 12 of them between 1983 and 1984. The show ran for one season and was created by Glen A. Larson.
Why is Automan often compared with Tron?
Both shows use glowing computer-world imagery and digital-looking vehicles, so the visual comparison is easy to understand. Automan is still its own superhero police series, centered on Walter Nebicher and his artificial crime fighter.
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