Land of the Giants (1968–1970)

A space flight crashes on earth, but it is not the same earth the ship was from. They have arrived to a land of giants.

Creator:

Irwin Allen

Stars:

Gary Conway, Don Matheson, Stefan Arngrim

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Gary Conway	...	Capt. Steve Burton (51 episodes, 1968-1970)
Don Matheson	...	Mark Wilson (51 episodes, 1968-1970)
Stefan Arngrim	...	Barry Lockridge (51 episodes, 1968-1970)
Don Marshall	...	Dan Erickson (51 episodes, 1968-1970)
Deanna Lund	...	Valerie Scott (51 episodes, 1968-1970)
Heather Young	...	Betty Hamilton (51 episodes, 1968-1970)
Kurt Kasznar	...	Alexander B. Fitzhugh (51 episodes, 1968-1970)

Storyline

The Spindrift, a commercial spaceship on a flight from New York City to London, became lost when it passed through a strange cloud in the ship's orbit around Earth. It landed on an alternate Earth-type planet, where the inhabitants were roughly twelve times the size of the Spindrift's passengers. Our heroes include the ship's captain (Steve Burton), co-pilot (Dan) and stewardess (Betty); an arrogant engineer (Mark); a sexy jet-setter (Valerie); a young boy (Barry) and his dog Chipper; and a mysterious rogue known as Commander Fitzhugh. Together they battle the planet's totalitarian government, try to avoid capture, and attempt to repair the Spindrift so they can get back home.

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Plot Keywords:

giant | repair | advanced technology | miniature people | rescue | 

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Taglines:

Mini-people - playthings in a world of giant tormentors!

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Genres:

Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 September 1968 (USA)

Also Known As:

Tierra de gigantes

Filming Locations:

Stage 21, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, Irwin Allen Productions, Kent Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (51 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Even though certain cities are named, the name of the giants' planet is never mentioned.

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Goofs

In the first episode, the Spindrift departed from New York on its flight to London. In later episodes, the departing city is changed to Los Angeles.

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Connections

Referenced in Doctor Who: Survival: Part 1 (1989)

User Reviews

All Time Favorite Show

I first saw this fantastic show when it originally aired. I have watched it every time it's on tv (and when it's taken off the air I watch my tapes of the show!) It is the best sci-fi show ever made! The camera angles and the realistic props are excellent. Great story lines and even greater actors made it a wonderful show! My favorite was beautiful and sexy Deanna Lund as Valerie. I wish it had lasted more than just 51 episodes. If you love sci-fi this show is a MUST see!!