1978 The White Shadow Premiere Episode

In 1978 I was 14 years old and one of my favorite shows was The White Shadow starring Ken Howard. A white former NBA professional retires from the pro game and gets a job as a basketball coach in a predominantly Black inner-city high school.
Creator: Bruce Paltrow
Stars: Ken Howard, Kevin Hooks, Byron Stewart
Episode aired Nov 27, 1978
Jason Bernard and Ken Howard in Pilot (1978)
Chicago Bulls forward Ken Reeve injures his knee, bringing an abrupt halt to his time as a player. His college friend is principal of Carver High School in Southern LA. Principal Jim Willis hires Reeve to teach and coach Basketball.
Director: Jackie Cooper
Writer: Bruce Paltrow
Stars: Ken Howard, Jason Bernard, Joan Pringle