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7.9/10 TV Final episode date 25 May 1991 | 7.2/10 IMDb First episode date 9 October 1988 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Written by Wilson ConeybeareFred Fox, Jr.David GarberRichard MarcusJohn MayDawn RitchieEric Weinthal Starring Jerry O'ConnellDerek McGrath Opening theme Fred Mollin - "My Secret Identity" Composer(s) Fred Mollin (48 episodes), Brad MacDonald (24 episodes) Cast Jerry O'Connell, Derek McGrath, Wanda Cannon, Marsha Moreau, Christopher Bolton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
My secret identity season 1 ep1 part 1
My Secret Identity is a Canadian television series starring Jerry O'Connell and Derek McGrath. Originally broadcast from October 9, 1988 to May 25, 1991 on CTV in Canada, the series also aired in syndication in the United States. The series won the 1989 International Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Programming for Children and Young People.
Contents
- My secret identity season 1 ep1 part 1
- My secret identity s01e01 my secret identity
- Synopsis
- Powers
- Setting and characters
- Cast
- References
My secret identity s01e01 my secret identity
Synopsis
O'Connell stars as 14-year-old Andrew Clements, who while looking one day for his friend, Dr. Benjamin Jeffcoate (McGrath), trips and is hit by a photon beam, causing him to develop superpowers. He uses these abilities to fight crime, to solve personal problems and to help others. He hides his powers from his mother, sister and friends with the exception of Jeffcoate. Andrew initially called himself Ultraman, but this was later dropped.
Powers
Initially, Clements' powers include superhuman speed, invulnerability, and levitation. Clements gains super-strength after being hit by the photon beam a second time.
In the first season, Andrew must carry around aerosol spray containers and use them to move through the air, as his 'flying' ability is limited; he can make himself nearly weightless, and move up without any problems, but he cannot propel himself through the air or move down without some external force. However, he can jump quite high, and do impossible flips. In the second season, without explanation, Andrew gains the ability to move through the air without the use of aerosol cans. Later in that season, after being struck by the photon beam a second time, Andrew develops superhuman strength but loses his invulnerability.
For the entirety of the series, Andrew loses his powers when exposed to radiation (e.g. electromagnetic waves and x-rays). Early in the series he is unable to regain his powers quickly after exposure. Later in the series, he regains it immediately after the exposure stops.
Setting and characters
The main setting of the show is Toronto, Ontario, Canada but mainly takes place in the fictional suburb of Briarwood. Andrew goes to Briarwood High and his sister Erin goes to another school.
Dr. Jeffcoate (supposedly the fourth-smartest man in the world) is a close friend of the family who lives next door. He is attracted to Mrs. Clements but never tells her.