"3rd Rock from the Sun" (1996) TV series 1996-2001

Creators:

Bonnie Turner
Terry Turner

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

9 January 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Sci-Fi

Plot:

A group of aliens has come to Earth to learn about its population, customs, etc. To avoid detection...

Plot Keywords:

Alien | Human Form | Kind Human | Disembodied Head | Rooftop

Awards:

Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 23 wins & 50 nominations

Cast

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 (133 episodes, 1996-2001)
Jane Curtin	...	Dr. Mary Albright (119 episodes, 1996-2001)
Simbi Khali	...	Nina Campbell / ... (105 episodes, 1996-2001)
Elmarie Wendel	...	Mrs. Mamie Dubcek (70 episodes, 1996-2001)
Wayne Knight	...	Officer Don Orville / ... (64 episodes, 1996-2001)

Also Known As:

3rd Rock (USA) (promotional abbreviation)
Life As We Know It
Third Rock from the Sun (USA) (alternative spelling)

Runtime:

25 min (124 episodes) | 60 min (7 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

Hungarian | English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:PG | Argentina:Atp | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Carsey-Werner Company

Trivia:

The coffee house frequented by the main characters, Johnny Foam's, is named after the series' costuming supervisor, Johnny Foam.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When Harry brings home a dog in the episode "Green Eyed Dick", the dog runs towards Dick. When he bends down to pick up the dog, you can see the treat in his hand used to draw the dog over.

Quotes:

Sally Solomon: YOU!
[Points at man by bar]
Sally Solomon: Your sexual organs are in total diometric opposition to mine!
Man: Well... hey! So, can I give you a call sometime?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Comedy Connections: Ripping Yarns (#6.4)" (2008)

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!