Simon & Simon A Recipe for Disaster (Season 1, Episode 4)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Simon & Simon

A Recipe for Disaster (Season 1, Episode 4)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

While trying to locate a spirited young girl caught up in a divorce dispute, Rick and A.J. travel to the oil fields of Mexico where they find the girl's father in deadly conflict with men who will stop at nothing to strike it rich.

Director

Michael Vejar (as Mike Vejar)

Writers

Philip DeGuere Jr. (created by) (as Philip DeGuere) | Richard Chapman (written by)

Producer

Richard Chapman

Composers

Joseph Conlan (music score) | Barry De Vorzon (music score)

Cinematographer

Bradford May

Editor

Ron Honthaner

Casting Director

Phil Benjamin

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 17, 1981

Release date

Dec 17, 1981 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 4 nominations

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18 cast members

Name	Known for
Gerald McRaney Rick Simon Rick Simon See fewer	Focus (II) (2015)
Jameson Parker A.J. Simon A.J. Simon See fewer	Prince of Darkness (1987)
Mary Carver Cecilia Simon Cecilia Simon See fewer	Arachnophobia (1990)
Jeannie Wilson Assistant DA Janet Fowler Assistant DA Janet Fowler See fewer	Street Hawk (1985)
Eddie Barth Myron Fowler Myron Fowler See fewer	Fame (1980)
Taylor Lacher Explosives Expert Steve Gaines Explosives Expert Steve Gaines See fewer	Mr. Majestyk (1974)
Robin Ignico Irene Irene See fewer	Annie (1982)
Red West Frank Dawson Frank Dawson See fewer	Road House (1989)
Wayne Grace Jack Jack See fewer	Mulholland Drive (2001)
Michael Ansara Bill Waller Bill Waller See fewer	The Message (1976)
Bonnie Parker Margie Gaines (as Bonnie McCrory Parker) Margie Gaines (as Bonnie McCrory Parker) See fewer	Simon & Simon (1981)
Ralph Manza Hotel Manager Hotel Manager See fewer	Godzilla (I) (1998)
Anthony Pena Ponce (as Anthony Penya) Ponce (as Anthony Penya) See fewer	The Running Man (1987)
Chad Allen Boy Boy See fewer	Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993)
Kristi Hayden Cheryl (as Kristina Hayden) Cheryl (as Kristina Hayden) See fewer	Reform School Girls (1986)
Maria Cale Hooker Hooker See fewer	Barnaby Jones (1973)
Luis Contreras Man in Mexican Stand-off (uncredited) Man in Mexican Stand-off (uncredited) See fewer	Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
Carey Loftin Truck Driver (uncredited) Truck Driver (uncredited) See fewer	Patton (1970)