"The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers" (1986) TV series 1986-1989

User Rating:

8.2/10   

Creator:

Robert Mandell

Seasons:

1 | unknown

Release Date:

14 September 1986 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Western

Plot:

In 2086, two peaceful aliens journey to Earth seeking our help. In return, they gave us the plans for our first hyperdrive...

Plot Keywords:

Surrealism | Future

Cast

Jerry Orbach	...	Zachary Foxx (7 episodes, 1986)
Bob Bottone	...	Brappo / ... (6 episodes, 1986)
Laura Dean	...	Aliza Foxx / ... (5 episodes, 1986)
Doug Preis	...	Bubblehead the Memory Bird / ... (5 episodes, 1986)
Earl Hammond	...	Captain Kidd / ... (4 episodes, 1986)
Hubert Kelly	...	Walther 'Doc' Hartford (4 episodes, 1986)
Henry Mandell	...	Crown Agent / ... (4 episodes, 1986)
Corinne Orr	...	Kiwi Kids / ... (4 episodes, 1986)
Maia Danziger	...	Annie Oh / ... (3 episodes, 1986)

Also Known As:

"Galaxy Rangers" (USA) (short title)

Runtime:

30 min (65 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Company:

Gaylord Productions

Quotes:

Narrator: [opening for all episodes] In 2086, two peaceful aliens journeyed to Earth, seeking our help. In return, they gave the plans for our first hyperdrive, allowing mankind to open the door to stars. We have assembled a team of unique individuals to protect Earth and our allies. Courageous pioneers committed to the highest ideals of justice. And dedicated to preserving law and order throughout the New Frontier, these are the Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers!

Heinlein might have approved

What I liked best about this wonderful series was the way it mixed advanced tech (robots, space travel, etc.) with rustic tech (farming, camping, etc.). This one had a touch of realism that comes from showing how people in an advanced society might integrate their technical assets with older skills in a synergistic way. It reminded me of the same feel that Robert Heinlein's "juvenile" stories (Farmer in the Sky, Starman Jones, Between Planets) created, and in the same way. These rangers aren't just about pushing buttons and saying, "make it so" to their androids. They deal with people in some pretty gritty situations, using _everything_ a lone law enforcer has to call upon, whether it blinks, beeps, or just needs a swift kick.

Like everyone else, I dearly wish SciFi or Cartoon Network would run this one. It was great.