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3rd Rock from the Sun, 1996 - 2001
Hungarian, English
USA
Profile of 3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun can be described as humorous, witty, and offbeat. The plot revolves around benign aliens, hidden identities, and an eccentric family. Its comic aspect comes from silly humor and irreverent humor. 3rd Rock from the Sun's main genres are comedy and sci-fi. In terms of style, it is a sitcom, campy humor, and stars an ensemble cast. In approach, it is not serious and fantastical. 3rd Rock from the Sun is located in Ohio. It takes place in the 1990s. The TV show has received attention for being a Golden Globe winner and an Emmy winner. 3rd Rock from the Sun is well suited for a date night, a family outing, and teens.
Summary of 3rd Rock from the Sun
A science-fiction-themed sitcom, 3rd Rock from the Sun looked at the absurdity of human behavior and society from the perspective of a literal outsider. Four alien beings have been transported to Earth in order to more closely study mankind. Landing in the town of Rutherford, Ohio, each member of the quartet takes on a human appearance, forming the "Solomon" family: leader Dick (John Lithgow), sophomoric Harry (French Stewart), man-trapped-in-a-woman's-body Sally (Kristen Johnston), and eldest member (in the form of a teenage boy) Tommy (Joseph Gordon-Levitt). As they set out to examine the habits of the humans around them, the team experiences the human emotions of love and loss, and encounters many comic misunderstandings from their too-literal readings of human words and actions. Using clever writing and acting rather than gaudy special effects to convey "alien-ness," 3rd Rock from the Sun was one of television's most creative comedy series.
Details
| Language: | Hungarian, English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 9 January 1996 |
| Runtime: | 25 min |
| Seasons: | 6 |
Cast and Crew
as Dr. Dick Solomon 139 episodes, 1996-2001
as Dr. Mary Albright 115 episodes, 1996-2001
as Sally Solomon 139 episodes, 1996-2001
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