 The series starred Michael J. Reynolds (an actor later known for appearing in many commercials for Nabob coffee) as Dr. Bob Donell, the leader of a unique rescue team that includes his two children Katy (Donann Cavin) and Jim (Michael Tough).What makes the team unique is that it conducts its rescues using a veritable zoo of specially trained animals.Each episode would see the Alpha Team utilizing specific animals to handle specific incidents, ranging from birds to dogs.