Series
Johnny Bago
Considered a dramedy
Johnny Bago is a short-lived television series that aired in the summer of 1993. It stars Peter Dobson as ex-con Johnny Tenuti who, after being set up a second time, travels across America in a Winnebago under the name Johnny Bago to escape mobsters, cops and his former wife/parole officer.
Episodes
1. Johnny Bago Free At Last
Framed for a mob murder, ex-con John Tenuti stows away in a retiree's Winnebago and adopts the alias Johnny Bago, with a mafia hit man and his obsessive ex-wife/parole officer in hot pursuit.
1h
2. Hail the Conquering Marrow
When his rare blood type becomes known, Johnny is railroaded by the residents of a small town into donating bone marrow to save the life of a young girl.
1h
3. Johnny's Mannly Act
A 17-year-old temptress hitches a ride with Johnny while her sheriff father leads a manhunt.
1h
4. Johnny's Golden Shaft
Johnny puts on airs to impress an RV park queen while her bratty son runs interference.
1h
5. Big Top Bago
Johnny is trapped by a mischievous circus owner.
1h
6. Lady Madonna
Johnny joins a migrant-workers strike against an avaricious rancher (Joan Severance).
1h
7. Spotting Elvis
Johnny is hired by eco-warriors to photograph a rare spotted owl however all he spots is Elvis.
1h
8. Johnny Saves the World
Looking for food, Johnny wanders onto a farm.
1h
Cast
Peter Dobson
Johnny Bago
Rose Abdoo
Beverly Florio
