3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001)

A group of aliens are sent to Earth, disguised as a human family, to experience and report life on the 3rd planet from the sun.

Creators:

Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner

Stars:

John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston, French Stewart

Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 34 wins & 64 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
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 (139 episodes, 1996-2001)
Jane Curtin	...	Dr. Mary Albright (137 episodes, 1996-2001)
Simbi Khali	...	Nina Campbell (134 episodes, 1996-2001)
Elmarie Wendel	...	Mrs. Mamie Dubcek (118 episodes, 1996-2001)
Wayne Knight	...	Officer Don (100 episodes, 1996-2001)

Storyline

A group of aliens has come to Earth to learn about its population, customs, etc. To avoid detection, they have taken on human form which gives them human emotions, physical needs etc. WITHOUT the understanding of what they mean or the inhibitions normally present in humans. Their leader takes the position of a college professor, their military expert as his sister, their intelligence expert, supposedly oldest of group takes form of his teenage son. The uninhibited reactions turn everyday events into unusual situations.

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Plot Keywords:

alien | human form | extraterrestrial | landlady | disembodied head | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Sci-Fi

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Details

Official Sites:

Carsey-Werner [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

Hungarian English

Release Date:

9 January 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

3rd Rock

Filming Locations:

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

Company Credits

Production Co:

Carsey-Werner Company, YBYL Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

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

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston and French Stewart are the only cast members to appear in all 139 episodes of the series.

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Quotes

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

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Connections

Referenced in Demo Reel: The Dark Knight Begins Rising (2012)

User Reviews

Oh My God!!! I'm Gorgeous!!

err.....grrr....arrgghhh!!! "In Coming Message From The Big Giant Head"

Ever Since Harry (French Stewert) said "You Know Dick....." (In his nasal voice)for the first time I knew that this would be a Brilliant series! When the aliens discovered their human forms (And Sally's Boobs!) They started learning little by little everything that WE take for granted! I say Everyone who appeared on this series were simply BRILLIANT actors and nobody would argue with me! From the first time I saw the high commander salute I salute in no other way!!! My forehead is still sore! Thank you 3rd Rock for 5 wonderful years of bellycramping laughs!! Rock On!!!

This message will end in 5....4.....3....2.... Haaachewww!!!

What did I miss???