Wheels(1978)
Wheels Synopsis
Based on the 1971 novel by Arthur Hailey, Wheels is about the automobile industry and the day-to-day pressures involved in its operation. The plot lines follow many of the topical issues of the day, including race relations, corporate politics, and business ethics. The auto company of the novel is a little-disguised Ford Motor Company and some of the characters are recognizable to company insiders.
Wheels (1978) is a drama series that premiered on May 7, 1978, spanning 1 season and 5 episodes. It stars Rock Hudson, Lee Remick, Blair Brown and John Beck. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1978-05-07
- Last aired:
- 1978-05-15
- Producers:
- Roy Huggins
Wheels (1978) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Wheels before you start streaming.
Wheels Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rock Hudson
as Adam Trenton
Lee Remick
as Erica Trenton
Blair Brown
as Barbara Lipton
John Beck
as Peter Flodenhale
Ralph Bellamy
as Lowell Baxter
Scott Brady
as Matt Zaleski
John Durren
as Merv Rucks
- Marj Dusay
Marj Dusay
as Caroline Horton
Lisa Eilbacher
as Jody Horton
Anthony Franciosa
as Smokey Stevenson
James Carroll Jordan
as Kirk Trenton
Adele Mara
as Teresa Chapman
Key crew
Executive produced by Roy Huggins.
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Wheels Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Wheels – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Wheels?
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Wheels (1978) does not have a confirmed streaming service listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
How many seasons of Wheels are there?
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Wheels has 1 season and 5 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on May 7, 1978.
Is Wheels still running?
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No. Wheels is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 15, 1978.
Who is in the cast of Wheels?
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Wheels (1978) stars Rock Hudson, Lee Remick, Blair Brown, John Beck and Ralph Bellamy. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Wheels any good?
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Wheels (1978) is rated 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Wheels trailer?
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The official Wheels trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.