V (1984–1985)

A year after Liberation Day, courtesy of the red-dust bacteria, the humanoid, lizard-like aliens develop a resistance to the micro-organism and try to regain control of the Earth--only now some humans are knowingly working with them.

Creator:

Kenneth Johnson

Stars:

Jane Badler, Faye Grant, Marc Singer

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Jane Badler	...	Diana (19 episodes, 1984-1985)
June Chadwick	...	Lydia (19 episodes, 1984-1985)
Jennifer Cooke	...	Elizabeth Maxwell (19 episodes, 1984-1985)
Robert Englund	...	Willie (19 episodes, 1984-1985)
Faye Grant	...	Dr. Julie Parrish (19 episodes, 1984-1985)
Marc Singer	...	Mike Donovan (19 episodes, 1984-1985)
Jeff Yagher	...	Kyle Bates (19 episodes, 1984-1985)
Michael Ironside	...	Ham Tyler (13 episodes, 1984-1985)
Lane Smith	...	Nathan Bates (13 episodes, 1984-1985)
Blair Tefkin	...	Robin Maxwell (13 episodes, 1984-1985)
Michael Wright	...	Elias Taylor (13 episodes, 1984-1985)
Howard K. Smith	...	Howard K. Smith (10 episodes, 1984-1985)
Aki Aleong	...	Mr. Chiang (8 episodes, 1984-1985)

Storyline

The Earth has been invaded by lizard-like beings from another planet called Visitors. A small resistance of rebels led by photojournalist Mike Donovan, Dr. Julie Parrish and mercenary Ham Tyler fight the Nazi-like reign. The aliens usually appear disguised as humans, and are led by Diana, their queen.

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Plot Keywords:

alien | alien invasion | 1980s | one letter title | teen | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 October 1984 (USA)

Also Known As:

V: The Series

Filming Locations:

Sable Ranch - 25933 Sand Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,100,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (19 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The second V theme was originally written for _"V: The Final Battle" (1984) (mini)_. The producers chose Barry De Vorzon's and Joseph Conlan's music instead for the mini-series, so it was shelved until 1985 (episode 14) when it it replaced the series' original theme music.

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Quotes

Willie: [playing piano and singing off-key] Deck the halls with lousy folly/Fa la la la la, la la la la/Tis the evening scruffy molly/Fa la la la la, la la la la/Don't we know how gay a carol/Fa la la, la la la, la la la/Holy moly Yule Tide carol/Fa la la la la, la la...
[Visitor customer cuts Willie off]
Visitor customer: [yanks Willie off the piano] That's terrible. Take a walk!
[shoves Willie away, sits down at the piano, and starts playing]
Dr. Julie Parrish: Willie, are you all right?
Willie: Yes. He only injured my prize.

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Crazy Credits

Real-life newscaster Howard K. Smith, who has a recurring cameo in this series, is sometimes given a guest star credit on episodes in which he does not appear.

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Connections

Featured in Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010)

User Reviews

It's a million times better then Independence Day

V and V the final battle is 8 of the best sci-fi hours on video anywhere. Yes it's long but any shorter and it would lose something. All the characters, all the inter-weaving stories and the entire plot are just perfectly executed. The underlying anti Nazi message and WW 2 under tones give the story a depth that make it even better. The special effects are very good for an 80's mini-series. The acting is good. But watching it you're glad they don't cut anything out. The best scene is the birth of the twins. Great sci-fi. If you think Independence Day was good you ain't seen nothin' yet.