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The 1970s were an important time in the evolution of science fiction in pop culture. Ultimate release Star Wars In 1977 he would change sci-fi on the big screen forever, but so many fascinating and revolutionary stories were told on the small screen.
So let’s travel back in time and look at 1970s science fiction TV shows that are still worth watching today.
The six million dollar man
Anyone who loves sci-fi lo-fi will enjoy The six million dollar manA show that answers the question: “What if James Bond was a transformer? “
The basic default of the show sees astronaut Steve Austin (not that one) seriously injured in a plane crash and his body must be rebuilt with bionic parts. Those parts cost (you guessed) six million stunning dollars, but the government is effectively getting its money back when this bionic guy uses a bevy of tools to complete missions as a secret agent.
While the entire show is entertaining, the best part is the performance by leading man Lee Majors. It helps to base the elements of goofier plot, which included frequent scenes of SLO-Mo operation which was essentially a bullet time on a budget.
The six million dollar man A killer show that transformed the sci-fi genres and spy in ways that still appear fresh and innovative.
Battlestar Galactica
Back when sci-fi was completely dominated by Trek Star and Star Wars, the original Battlestar Galactica He transformed audiences with a story about the last days of humanity, followed without a party across the cosmos by unprecedented murderer robots.
Battlestar Galactica Following the adventures of the Title Military Ship and a Civil Fleet star As they tried to stay one step ahead of the murderous colors. These robots have already eliminated the rest of humanity, and will not stop until they finish the post and eliminate mankind altogether.
The best part of this show is its apocalyptic default. Less optimistic than Trek Star and less swashbuckling than Star WarsThis series is a warning story of one part and one part of a glorious throw into the science fiction of beloved writers such as Isaac Asimov.
While the re -do get all the attention, the original Battlestar Galactica remains one of the most compelling sci-fi shows in broadcast history.
Star Trek: The animated series
Years before first appearance Star Trek: The motion pictureThe franchise unveiled an animated series that came back Captain Kirk and his crew for wild adventures in the care of The original series.
Star Trek: The animated series follow The original series Formula by continuing Kirk and the enterprise crew’s five -year mission of exploring new worlds and coming across new life out on the outskirts of the last border. And the animated format allowed for crazy concepts and characters that Gene Giftenberry would ever been able to afford for his earlier show.
The best thing about about Star Trek: The animated series is that almost all of the original cast returns as voice actors. That makes this show that is not appreciated more or less the fourth season of honor The original series.
Come for the original cast and wait for a show that has been influencing Star Trek’s best stories for decade.
Kaddak: The Night Stalker
Any dying-hard X-Files Fans out there? If so, you need to look at 1974’s Kaddak: The Night Stalkerthe one -season series Chris Carter quoted as a tremendous source of inspiration for his own sci-fi media franchise that dominated the 90s.
Carl Kaddak is a correspondent who follows the rules of nobody but himself as he trips across strange crime scenes that include supernatural entities that they have no reasonable explanation of their existence. With each episode, Kaddak finds himself persecuting new leaders that the authorities would not be held dead in search of, all in seeking truth.
While the monsters may seem out of date due to the technical constraints of the age, Darren McGavin’s performance as Kaethak is noteworthy because he is stubborn and infallible, but has plenty of charm to get it where it needs to go.
Channel some noir crime energy, Kaddak: The Night Stalker It has more pulp than a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, combining horror with cynicism and only the right amount of journalistic integrity will inspire you to keep asking questions when no one else is seeking answers. The truth has always been out there.
Survivor
Survivor In a post-apocalyptic sci-fi series that does not need many bells and whistles, or even prevent unbelief to convey his point thanks to their commitment to show a base version of the finish times without any fancy theater mixing his narrative.
Focusing on a small group of British survivors seeking to rebuild society after a mysterious epidemic similar to flu declined the world’s population, Survivor does not depend on the supernatural, but rather a pandemic in the real world that is just as, if not more horrific than the zombie or alien Attacks you would see in The walking dead or The war of the worlds.
Survivor This world does not need an antagonist outside this world to produce restraint because there are real -world problems such as food shortages, government overlap, failing organizations, and a general sense of distrust at the forefront as ordinary citizens fight for survival during uncertain, unprecedented times.
Offer a substance that does not need to be complemented with style in the form of special effects, Survivor It does not offer answers to the difficult questions of life. Instead, it gives a stunning insight into what it means to stick to humanity when the natural order of things breaks down to its most basic components.
Run logging
Run logging A stylish continuation of the 1976 film that further explores the concept of utopia that has gone wrong as its main characters look for freedom in extenuating circumstances.
Looking for the legendary and legendary “Sanctuary” after escaping from the City of Domes where no one lives past the age of 30, Hire 5 and Jessica 6 find themselves avoiding authorities when encountering robots, aliens, and secret societies along the way.
Setting himself apart from other post-future romps through the United States of Post-Apocalyptic, Run logging In a break above its contemporaries thanks to its ambitious, visually charming world settings, vast cities, and main charismatic characters portrayed by the infinite charming and charismatic Gregory Harrison and Heather Menzies.
Run logging An absolute banquet to look at, and he has enough instinctive fear to round things up as you stared in reverent fear in the utopia that may have been in wishing for a brighter future.
Sealab 2020
In 1972 Hanna-Barbara released their opinion Star Trek: The original Series, but instead of exploring a place, Sealab 2020 He went deep under the waves.
Each episode deals with an adventure from the Sealab crew ranging from the reunification of the Dolphin family to saving a submarine trapped under Arctic ice. The animation, which places an emphasis on realistic character closure and movement makes the 50 -year -old series timeless and its corny, Hokey plots become a selling point for another generation of fans.
Best of all, after watching Sealab 2020Then you can enjoy the adult swimming parody, Salab 2021One of the largest sci-fi comedies ever.
Mork and Mindy
“Nanu Nanu!”
Those two words are enough to send a whole generation into a nostalgic fit over Mork and Mindythe series that turned Robin Williams into a star.
The legendary comedian Mork, an alien from the planet Ork devoted to the observation of humans, who lived with Mindy, a relatively normal woman in Boulder, Colorado.
Williams recited most of his lines, and thanks to his sense of humor from the brand, the sci-fi comedy does not suffer much dated awkwardness that makes it difficult to watch some of his contemporaries today.
Robin Williams makes almost everything worth watching, and the same is true of the four -season series that could hardly include this comedy force.
The man from Atlantis
One of the most strange shows of the 70s, The man from Atlantis The future of features Dallas and Step by step Star, Patrick Duffy, as the last survivor of Atlantis.
Using supernatural strength and the ability to withstand the extreme depths of the ocean, the Amnesiac man called Mark Harris works with the government to explore the deep sea.
Unexplained by the series, the deep sea contains mystical gates that carry mark over time to meet Romeo and Juliet, and cracks leading into the stone country. The man from Atlantis It only lasted 13 episodes, but it’s such a strange series that goes from strange to being very funny. Here’s one you’ll want to share with your friends just to see their responses.
