About Shae Expertise I can answer most questions regarding sitcoms, dramas and reality television from 1975 to
present. I know a great deal of trivia about television and movies and can answer most
questions regarding plots, guest stars, past seasons, etc. I can also answer game show
related questions. I can't answer music related questions (i.e. "what was the song in the
episode of 90210?") unless they relate to the theme song of the show.
Experience I am a walking T.V. guide and make my living as a television and film writer. I am also a trivia buff and won $64,000 on the prime time edition of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" with Regis Philbin.
Education/Credentials University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Awards and Honors Screenwriting award from Tahoe-Reno International Film Festival. Directing award from the Las Vegas International Film Festival.
Question what is the name of the late 1970s show where 4 or 5 teens could transform into jets and also merge into a giant robot.
something like a forerunner of Powerangers but not as cheezy.
the show may have been Japanese as I seem to remember the audio being dubbed.
Answer Ray-
I'm not super familiar with shows in the "Super Sentai" genre. (The series that was the genesis for things like Power Rangers.) What you describe is the plot for "Voltron", which is from the 70's and had teen pilots who merged into a giant robot. But Voltron was animated, not live action. The only live action show I could find that sort of fit your description was "Dynaman" but the teens in it had different kinds of vehicles. Both shows came from series that originated in Japan.
I hope that helps. Let me know if you need me to do more research.
Happy Viewing!
Shae
