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The Six Million Dollar Man

  • TV Series
  • 1974–19781974–1978
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h
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Lee Majors in The Six Million Dollar Man (1973)
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After a severely injured test pilot is rebuilt with nuclear-powered bionic limbs and implants, he serves as an intelligence agent.After a severely injured test pilot is rebuilt with nuclear-powered bionic limbs and implants, he serves as an intelligence agent.After a severely injured test pilot is rebuilt with nuclear-powered bionic limbs and implants, he serves as an intelligence agent.
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1,623
99
  • Stars
    • Lee Majors
    • Richard Anderson
    • Martin E. Brooks
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    • Lee Majors
    • Richard Anderson
    • Martin E. Brooks
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Lee Majors
    Lee Majors
    • Col. Steve Austinas Col. Steve Austin…
    99 episodes99 eps • 1974–1978
    Richard Anderson
    Richard Anderson
    • Oscar Goldmanas Oscar Goldman
    99 episodes99 eps • 1974–1978
    Martin E. Brooks
    Martin E. Brooks
    • Dr. Rudy Wellsas Dr. Rudy Wells
    45 episodes45 eps • 1975–1978
    Lindsay Wagner
    Lindsay Wagner
    • Jaime Sommersas Jaime Sommers
    9 episodes9 eps • 1975–1976
    Alan Oppenheimer
    Alan Oppenheimer
    • Dr. Rudy Wellsas Dr. Rudy Wells…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1974–1975
    Quinn K. Redeker
    Quinn K. Redeker
    • Frankas Frank…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1974–1977
    Than Wyenn
    • Ambassador Mahmoundas Ambassador Mahmound…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1974–1978
    John de Lancie
    John de Lancie
    • Diveras Diver…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1977–1978
    Farrah Fawcett
    Farrah Fawcett
    • Major Kelly Woodas Major Kelly Wood…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1974–1976
    Jack Colvin
    Jack Colvin
    • Dr. Charles Leithas Dr. Charles Leith…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1975–1977
    Bruce Glover
    Bruce Glover
    • Capt. Vodaas Capt. Voda…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1974–1978
    Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner
    • Gordon Shanksas Gordon Shanks…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1974–1977
    Curt Lowens
    Curt Lowens
    • Anton Brandtas Anton Brandt…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1974–1977
    William Sylvester
    William Sylvester
    • Admiral Prescottas Admiral Prescott…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1975–1977
    Paul Carr
    Paul Carr
    • Timberlakeas Timberlake…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1974–1978
    Hank Stohl
    • A.F. Maj. Phillipsas A.F. Maj. Phillips…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1974–1976
    Hank Brandt
    • Fowleras Fowler…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1974–1978
    Bob Neill
    • Ericas Eric…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1977
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    • Trivia
      The characters of Oscar Goldman (Richard Anderson) and Rudy Wells (Martin E. Brooks) appeared on this series and its spin-off, The Bionic Woman (1976). When the spin-off moved to another network, this practice continued. This was the first time the same continuing characters appeared on two different television series broadcast on two different networks at the same time.
    • Goofs
      Although Austin's legs and right arm are bionic, nothing was done to reinforce his back and spine. As a result, most of his displays of bionic strength (lifting and throwing heavy objects, etc.) would either be impossible or would have caused crippling if not fatal injury. (Note: there was at least one mention during the course of the series that his back was in fact steel reinforced).
    • Quotes

      [Opening narration, version 1]

      Harve Bennett: Steve Austin, astronaut. A man barely alive.

      Oscar Goldman: We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better, stronger, faster.

    • Alternate versions
      Several early episodes, now syndicated as two-part stories, were original broadcast as 90-minute TV movies. Most retain their original titles, except for the first two episodes of the series, "The Moon and the Desert," which were originally part of the original Six Million Dollar Man TV-movie. Several later two-hour episodes of the series have also been reedited into two-parters, such as "Lost Island."
    • Connections
      Featured in Secret of Bigfoot (1980)

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    The "Nice" Terminator
    Before Arnold became a Terminator, Lee Majors was everyone's favorite cyborg. For any sci-fi or adventure show fan, this was THE show of the 70's. The 60's had Kirk, Spock, Tribbles, and Klingons; the 70's had Steve Austin, Oscar Goldman, Jamie Summers, and Bigfoot.

    Lee Majors was Steve Austin, astronaut; a man barely alive...... There was nothing Stone Cold about this Steve Austin, except maybe his wardrobe. Lee Majors was quite entertaining as Col. Steve Austin; part James Bond, part Buzz Aldrin/Chuck Yeager, and part Superman. Lee gave Austin a nice mix of serious and fun. Yes, his acting could be as mechanical as his bionics; but, Majors always had a bit of a twinkle in his eye (may have been the lens in the bionic one). He never took himself too seriously in the role, but could convey that emotion when the script called for it.

    Richard Anderson was steady as boss and pal Oscar Goldman. Like Majors, he was limited, but well suited to his character. Anderson could be a good supporting actor when he rose to the occasion; and he often did.

    I personally preferred Martin E. Brooks to Allan Openheimer, as Dr. Rudy Wells. Brooks came across more as a scientist. The other supporting characters varied in quality from show to show, but Rudy was always an integral part.

    The episodes vary in excitement and imagination. The later seasons suffered from repetition, but, the early ones hold up well as good science fiction. Personal favorites include the death probe; the Russian installation with a doomsday device that is accidentally activated; the booby-trapped Liberty Bell; the androids; Steve's return flight in the experimental craft from the pilot movie;the Bionic Woman cross-overs; and, of course, Bigfoot. I preferred the more science fiction oriented stories to the more mundane cops and robbers shows.

    The show had quite a mix of guest stars. There were the greats, like William Shatner, Lou Gossett Jr., Guy Doleman (from Thunderball and the Ipcress File), and Ted Cassidy and Andre the Giant as Bigfoot (Andre played him first). There were the so-so, like Farrah Fawcett (Majors), Cathy Rigby, Gary Lockwood, and John Saxon. Then there were the strange, like Sonny Bono and Larry Csonka.

    This was the show that caused millions of kids in the 70's to run in slow motion, while making strange noises. It also had the coolest action figure; it came with an engine block that you could cause Steve Austin to lift, by pressing a button on his back. You could also look through the bionic eye, although you had to make your own sound effects. I understand these things go for big bucks on eBay.

    Years later, I found a copy of the original novel, Cyborg, by Martin Caidin.

    The character was a bit different. He was more of a secret agent than in the series, and the bionics were a bit different. The eye was actually a camera, rather than a telescopic lens. It was explained that Austin's stamina was greater, since his lungs didn't have to provide oxygen to his bionic limbs. He also had special enhancements for the limbs for special missions. In one, he has webbed feet for underwater swimming. The book plays up Austin's intelligence and scientific background more. It was generally well written, and makes a nice contrast to the series.

    There have been rumors of an updated movie. At one point, it was pitched as a comedy with Chris Rock. Thankfully, that doesn't seem to be the case right now. It has tremendous potential as and action/sci-fi movie, particularly with advances in special effects. Here's hoping the right script, director, and cast comes along and makes it a reality. Of course, they'll have to adjust it for inflation; 6 million doesn't buy much these days. And defense contractors are notorious for overcharging for substandard work.

    While we're waiting, how about a DVD box set?
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    • Release date
      • January 18, 1974 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cyborg
    • Filming locations
      • Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Harve Bennett Productions
      • Silverton Productions
      • Universal Television
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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