The Dead Zone

-Action Network The Dead Zone centers around Johnny Smith, who was leading a picture perfect life as a teacher in a small town before a car accident leaves him in a coma which he wakes up from six years later. In the six years since, his "perfect" life has been shattered as his mother has passed away and his wife has since remarried and is raising his son. In addition, the "dead zone" areas of his brain have been lit up with new activities that compensate for the damage suffered during the automobile accident. He now possesses psychic abilities which he uses to help solve crimes while attempting to put his life back together. The Dead Zone airs on USA Network.

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The Dead Zone

Repeat - USA,Wed 21 May 03:00 AM

Johnny struggles to rescue four teens from a collapsing mine.

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The multi-talented actor David Ogden Stiers was born on October 31, 1942 in Peoria, Illinois. He moved to New York City during the early days of his career and joined The Acting Company. His early small screen appearances are in shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Stiers, who is also a successful voice actor, lended his voice to several Disney characters, such as Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast.

Reverend Gene Purdy is played by David Ogden Stiers on USA Network's science fiction and suspense series The Dead Zone. He became Johnny's legal guardian when the latter succumbed to a coma.