The Sixth Sense (1972– )

Dr. Michael Rhodes is a college professor with an interest in the paranormal. He and his assistant Nancy spend much of their time investigating mysteries involving extra-sensory perception,... See full summary »

Creator:

Anthony Lawrence

Stars:

Gary Collins, Catherine Ferrar, Percy Rodrigues

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Gary Collins	...	Dr. Michael Rhodes (25 episodes, 1972)

Storyline

Dr. Michael Rhodes is a college professor with an interest in the paranormal. He and his assistant Nancy spend much of their time investigating mysteries involving extra-sensory perception, spirits, possessions, and other such experiences.

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Plot Keywords:

e.s.p. | esp | extrasensory perception | number in title

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 January 1972 (USA)

Also Known As:

Le sixième sens

Filming Locations:

Stage 28, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (25 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Joan Crawford was paid $2,500 for her appearance in the episode "Dear Joan, We're Going To Scare You To Death."

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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Operation Double 007 (1993)

User Reviews

The creepiest of the 70's

I was just a preteen in the early 70's, but I too fondly remember this show. I was into all things horror and scifi, and compared to Night Gallery, The Night Stalker, and a handful of others, none was as genuinely eerie as The Sixth Sense. ESP wasn't really about reading minds or predicting shapes on the backs of cards, but mostly about ghosts reaching out from the grave for one reason or another. That's about where the similarities with the Bruce Willis movie end. Well, that, and the creepiness factor. I imagine I'd be embarrassed by the early 70's production values if I saw it now, but it's still on my DVD release wish list. And to second another opinion read here, don't even bother with the episodes that were trimmed down to about 22 minutes for inclusion in the dying season of the Night Gallery--they were horrendous, incomprehensible, and totally lost the disturbing edge that was often built over the hour-long version.