The Great White Dope

February 24, 1979
60 min
Season 1 - Episode 12: The Great White Dope

Season 1 - Episode 12: The Great White Dope

The White Shadow - Backdrop

Overview

Mac Wade, a tall, white, ""can't miss"" college basketball prospect, transfers to Carver for his senior year due to re-zoning, which excites Reeves. However, Reeves discovers that Mac can't read and has been allowed a free ride through school because of his basketball skills. The problem is further compounded when Mac, who has never had to take a test in school, is caught cheating on a test and has to be suspended.

Episode Information

TV Show

The White Shadow

Season

Season 1

Episode Number

12

Air Date

February 24, 1979

Runtime

60 minutes

Guest Stars

Robert Costanzo

Robert Costanzo

Mr. Pettrino

Crew

M

Michael Zinberg

Director