"3rd Rock from the Sun" (1996) TV series 1996-2001

User Rating:

8.1/10   

Creators:

Bonnie Turner
Terry Turner

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

9 January 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Sci-Fi

Plot:

A group of aliens has come to Earth to learn about its population, customs, etc. To avoid detection...

Plot Keywords:

Human Form | Alien | Kind Human | Disembodied Head | Landlady

Awards:

Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 23 wins & 50 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Tue. Nov. 10	10:00 PM	TVLAND	Angry Dick	#1.13
Tue. Nov. 10	10:30 PM	TVLAND	The Dicks They Are A-Changin'	#1.14

Cast

John Lithgow	...	Dr. Dick Solomon (139 episodes, 1996-2001)
Kristen Johnston	...	Sally Solomon (139 episodes, 1996-2001)
French Stewart	...	Harry Solomon (139 episodes, 1996-2001)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt	...	Tommy Solomon (133 episodes, 1996-2001)
Jane Curtin	...	Dr. Mary Albright (119 episodes, 1996-2001)
Simbi Khali	...	Nina Campbell / ... (105 episodes, 1996-2001)
Elmarie Wendel	...	Mrs. Mamie Dubcek (70 episodes, 1996-2001)
Wayne Knight	...	Officer Don Orville / ... (64 episodes, 1996-2001)

Also Known As:

3rd Rock (USA) (promotional abbreviation)
Life As We Know It
Third Rock from the Sun (USA) (alternative spelling)

Runtime:

25 min (124 episodes) | 60 min (7 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

Hungarian | English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:PG | Argentina:Atp | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Carsey-Werner Company

Trivia:

In the episode where they go to New York to start a different life, Harry gets a job as the President of NBC. As president he arranges a new schedule for the spoof of "Will & Grace" (1998). ("Will & Grace" (1998) is produced by NBC).

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When Harry brings home a dog in the episode "Green Eyed Dick", the dog runs towards Dick. When he bends down to pick up the dog, you can see the treat in his hand used to draw the dog over.

Quotes:

Sally Solomon: [about her breasts] Hmm, they seem to have greater power when they collide.

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1999) (TV)

funny

I never watched this show when it actually came on NBC, but I continue to watch the reruns everyday and I find myself asking why didn't I pay more attention to this show, but I am glad I have a chance to catch up what a funny show. John Lithgow is great the the high commander Dick Solomon and his supporting characters Tommy, Sally, and Harry aren't annoying and keep you laughing add Wayne Knight as Officer Don Orville and Jane Curtin as Mary Albright and you have yourself a good sitcom there is a reason it lasted 5 years. Watch the reruns if you can!