August 25, 1979 –
The TV pilot movie for the series Hart to Hart, starring Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers premiered on ABC-TV on this date.
The initial choice for the role of Jonathan Hart was Cary Grant. However, Grant (who was seventy-five years old at the time) had retired from acting in 1966. Actresses considered for the role of Jennifer Hart included Michele Carey, Suzanne Pleshette and Lindsay Wagner.
