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 35 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 [United States]

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

Out of 139 episodes, 109 have a title playing on the word "Dick".

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Quotes

[Dick goes to a Halloween party as a pirate]
Partygoer: Ahoy, matey. Where are your buccaneers?
Dick Solomon: Under my buckin' hat.

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Connections

Referenced in Men in Black II (2002)

User Reviews

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!