This pilot for the TV series stars Pernell Roberts as Jim Conrad, who runs an airport, much to the chagrin of his boss, "his way." In this, two plots run - a kid whose parents are splitting up decides to take off in a little red prop plane (and Conrad talks him down), and thieves played by the handsome Tab Hunter and his truly ugly sidekicks try to steal a money shipment. Roberts was replaced by Lloyd Bridges when the show went to series.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Pernell RobertsJim Conrad | Jim Conrad |
 Clu GulagerBob Hatten | Bob Hatten |
 Beth BrickellKatie Barrett | Katie Barrett |
 Van JohnsonLester Scott | Lester Scott |
 Nancy MaloneTina Scott | Tina Scott |
 David HartmanRoss Edwards | Ross Edwards |
 Ted EcclesDavey Scott | Davey Scott |
 Walter BrookeClifford Foster Evans | Clifford Foster Evans |
 Cliff PottsWilliam Sturtevant | William Sturtevant |
| JJill DonohueJoan Edwards | Joan Edwards |
| CChuck DanielFrank Davis | Frank Davis |
 Dana ElcarGeorge Woodruff | George Woodruff |
 Tab HunterStayczek | Stayczek |
| RRobert SorrellsDan | Dan |
| JJim B. SmithAmato | Amato |
 Jason WingreenSenator | Senator |
| MMarc HannibalSgt. Dobkin | Sgt. Dobkin |
 Frank GerstleCongressman | Congressman |
 Russ ConwayChief Mechanic | Chief Mechanic |