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  3rd Rock from the Sun: Season 6 DVD Review - MovieWeb
While it is always sort of sad of wrapping up a TV on DVD series (it's almost like the show is going off the air for a second time), 3rd Rock from the Sun: Season 6 manages to go out in the classy, satirical, and ahead of the curve way that it came in.
A retrospective look back at 3rd Rock from the Sun, we get to see and hear about many of the outrageous moments both on and off screen.
While I don't necessarily see 3rd Rock from the Sun having this kind of impact, I think that this 6th Season will mark something very special for those that followed the show.
www.movieweb.com /dvd/release/55/108755/review2024.php   (891 words)

  
 3rd Rock from the Sun   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
I only wish that 3rd Rock could have developed the character that Phil Hartman played for one episode, but that tragedy was far more profound than the future of one TV show.
3rd rock was one of the most underappreciated, mistreated show in recent history.
The writers for 3rd Rock seem to have learned from that error and made sure that there was always something that would be unfamiliar to the Solomons, and it also helped that there were four aliens instead of just one, and that's what kept the show rolling with plenty of laughs for 5 seasons.
www.jumptheshark.com /t/3rdrockfromthesun.htm   (7366 words)

  
 WVAH Fox 11: 3rd Rock From The Sun
3rd Rock From The Sun had eight Emmy nominations in 1998 and won the most Emmy awards for a television series in 1997.
At the heart of 3rd Rock is a commentary on what it truly means to be human; the alien factor provides viewers distance from themselves in order to see the humor in our idiosyncrasies.
Aspects of our lives that we have been conditioned not to acknowledge or discuss and issues such as sexuality, desensitization to violence, salary disparities between our country's teachers and sports heroes and the differences between men and women are dealt with from a wholly unique and witty perspective.
www.wvah.com /programs/thirdrock   (1001 words)

  
 3rd Rock from the Sun - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
3rd Rock from the Sun was an American television sitcom that ran from 1996 until 2001.
Third Rock uses comic elements which are strikingly unusual in modern North American television comedy, yet drawn from established sources.
Despite the report's being set within the fictional world of 3rd Rock, there is a foreword written by Lithgow himself in which he explains how he was "abducted" by the 3rd Rock producers and forced to work on their production.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/3rd_Rock_from_the_Sun   (2754 words)

  
 3rd Rock from the Sun TV Show - 3rd Rock from the Sun Television Show - TV.com
3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN is an inspired half-hour comedy series farcically dealing with the human condition set in the fictional city of Rutherford, Ohio.
The humor of 3RD ROCK is always twisting the viewpoint to show the angle of an outsider looking in.
3RD ROCK which we know as Earth is the way travellers would look at the world — an insignificant blue speck that is The 3rd Rock from the Sun.
www.tv.com /3rd-rock-from-the-sun/show/181/summary.html   (1007 words)

  
 DVD In My Pants - Review: 3rd Rock From the Sun – Season Three
I have to confess, when 3rd Rock From The Sun was on the air, a great fan of the show I was not.
So with that bias up front and out in the open, I can safely say that objectively speaking, 3rd Rock fans should be nothing short of delighted with all the cool junk packed into this set, which collects all 27 (!) episodes of the show’s third season.
Unless, like me, you really dislike the show, in which case the 600 minutes of 3rd Rock From The Sun presented here will be an especially cruel form of torture.
www.dvdinmypants.com /reviews/O-V/third_rock3.php   (893 words)

  
 3rd Rock from the Sun at AllExperts
3rd Rock from the Sun was an American television situation comedy that ran from 1996 until 2001.
Third Rock uses comic elements which are strikingly unusual in modern North American television comedy, yet drawn from established sources.
Despite the report's being set within the fictional world of 3rd Rock, there is a foreword written by Lithgow himself in which he explains how he was "abducted" by the 3rd Rock producers and forced to work on their production.
en.allexperts.com /e/0/3rd_rock_from_the_sun.htm   (2627 words)

  
 3rd Rock From the Sun Photos, Cast, Episodes for 3rd Rock From the Sun | TVGuide.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
For six seasons on 3rd Rock from the Sun, Joseph Gordon-Levitt charmed viewers as adorable alien Tommy.
There are no community posts for 3rd Rock From the Sun.
Visit the 3rd Rock From the Sun Message Board.
www.tvguide.com /tvshows/3rd-rock-sun/100004   (258 words)

  
 WVAH Fox 11: Wayne Knight on 3rd Rock From The Sun
WVAH Fox 11: Wayne Knight on 3rd Rock From The Sun
Wayne Knight joined the cast during "3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN's" third season as Officer Don, Sally Solomon's object of desire.
Now, after a 25-year lapse, they are working together again, as Turner is the executive producer of "3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN." Knight worked in regional theatre during his college summers and became an intern at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia.
www.wvah.com /programs/thirdrock/wayneknight.shtml   (456 words)

  
 3rd Rock From The Sun DVD: TVDVDPlanet.com from TVDVDPlanet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
3RD ROCK cuts through our taboos and traditions with a childlike inquisitive logic and an impeccably paced humorous twist.
Third Rock from the Sun DVD is a collection of 18 DVDs in a 4 box sets, all episodes are organize from pilot to finale.
The Third Rock DVD collection are formated region free so the will play on any DVD player Worldwide and DVD-Rom, X-Box or PS2 worldwide.
www.tvdvdplanet.com /movie/comedy/3rd_Rock_from_the_Sun.html   (305 words)

  
 3rd Rock from the Sun: Season 1 DVD Review - MovieWeb
3rd Rock from the Sun is one of those sitcoms that had me roaring with laughter during its run on NBC, and after watching the first season on DVD I can proudly say it has not lost its magic touch.
From the creators of That 70’s Show, 3rd Rock has that same “anything goes” brand of humor that aims to be off the wall as much as possible just to make us laugh.
3rd Rock from the Sun was one of the funniest shows on television in recent years.
www.movieweb.com /dvd/release/26/59326/review799.php   (1106 words)

  
 Case Studies - 3rd Rock From the Sun   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Case Studies - 3rd Rock From the Sun
Carsey Werner offered local station affiliates the opportunity to participate in an exclusive turn-key on-line promotion giving viewers the chance to enter into a sweepstakes to win at chance at $100,000 and instantly win 3rd Rock From The Sun licensed merchandise.
TRG created an online "scratch off" game card, which generated excitement and tune-in to 3rd Rock From the Sun during the April 26 - May 23, 2001 television Sweeps period and offered Affiliates the opportunity to secure local ad sales by offering advertisers the ability to sponsor the online promotion.
www.theregangroup.com /casestudies/3rdrock/index.html   (180 words)

  
 BBC - Comedy - Guide - 3rd Rock From The Sun
US programme makers have often exploited the comic potential of extra-terrestrials trying to blend in with everyday American society - My Favorite Martian, Mork And Mindy, ALF and the Coneheads (within Saturday Night Live had all mined laughs from the situation, but perhaps the finest realisation of the premise was 3rd Rock From The Sun.
Although a basic and perhaps unoriginal idea, the execution of 3rd Rock From The Sun was superb.
The battles endured by the strongly drawn alien characters in coming to terms with their environment and Earthly bodies added spice to the convoluted plots and witty dialogue, and strong support was provided as Dr Albright by Jane Curtin and by Simbi Khali as the feisty, perennially mini-skirted assistant Nina.
www.bbc.co.uk /comedy/guide/articles/t/thirdrockfromthe_7776300.shtml   (702 words)

  
 3rd Rock From the Sun: Season 01 - Moviefone
Movie Info for 3rd Rock From the Sun: Season 01 on MSN Movies 3rd Rock From the Sun: Season 01: find the latest movie reviews, photos, trailers, clips, news, local showtimes, dvd info, synopsis,cast and crew, awards,...
Rogers Video Direct - 3rd Rock From The Sun: Season 1 During its inaugural season on the air, 3rd Rock from the Sun was nominated...
Videodetective.com - 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN: SEASON 01 TRAILER PAGE Title: 3rd Rock From the Sun: Season 01 Genre: Comedy Movie Type: Sitcom Themes: Benign Aliens, Fish Out of Water Main Cast: John Lithgow, Jane Curtin,...
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 PRESS RELEASE Anchor Bay Entertainment and Carsey-Werner Bows "3rd Rock From The Sun: Season Two"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
"3rd Rock From The Sun: Season Two" revisits the Solomon family: Dick (John Lithgow -- "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"), Sally (Kristen Johnston -- "Strangers With Candy"), Harry (French Stewart -- "The New Partridge Family") and Tommy (Joseph Gordon-Levitt -- "Treasure Planet").
"3rd Rock From The Sun" has never long been out of the public eye.
With the current hit "That '70's Show," classics such as "Roseanne," "3rd Rock From The Sun," and "The Cosby Show," and a library of enviable hits that include, "A Different World," "Grace Under Fire," "Cybil" and "Cosby," Carsey Werner programs can be seen and heard in over 175 countries and in 50 different languages.
www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=97635   (958 words)

  
 DVDFanatic Review: 3rd Rock From the Sun: Season 4
3rd Rock From The Sun is non-stop laughs the whole way through.
3rd Rock From The Sun chronicles the mission of four aliens sent to Earth to research humanity and its culture.
3rd Rock is a sitcom, so the shows are presented in their regular Full Screen (1.33:1) format like you would see on your TV.
www.dvdfanatic.com /review.php?id=3rock4   (1498 words)

  
 "3rd Rock from the Sun" (1996)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
IMDb > "3rd Rock from the Sun" (1996)
from Ardmore, PA 3rd Rock From the Sun is one of the funniest shows to ever air on televison.
Discuss this title with other users on IMDb message board for "3rd Rock from the Sun" (1996)
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 Amazon.com: 3rd Rock from the Sun: Season 3: DVD: John Lithgow,French Stewart   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Season three of the cult comedy sitcom 3rd Rock From the Sun has been delivered to Earth in a fancy box set comprising twenty-seven episodes of the TV show plus zany bonus material such as a colorful booklet entitled, A Guide To Living On Earth.
Masterfully written by co-creators Bonnie and Terry Turner (That 70s Show), 3rd Rock’s original combination of smart wit and slapstick comedy is still hilarious ten years after the show's inception.
The cast and crew of 3rd Rock are by far the nicest people to ever work with.
www.amazon.com /3rd-Rock-Sun-Season-3/dp/B000CEXF6A   (2769 words)

  
 DVD In My Pants - Review: 3rd Rock from the Sun – Season Two
I have seen the face of horror, and it is Jane Curtin clad in a tight fitting vinyl dominatrix getup.
Thinking back though on life imitating art was, when I considered the recent antic of actor Edward Furlong; he was drunk in a Kentucky grocery store and set about freeing the lobsters from their tank, ala Dick.
The effort for this set is above and beyond what we are starting to see on some larger, more popular TV show sets, and, for that at least, they both should be commended.
www.dvdinmypants.com /reviews/O-V/third_rock.php   (892 words)

  
 Third Rock From The Sun @ ScifiSlacker.com - A Universe of Science Fiction
The 3rd Rock from the Sun Season One DVD will feature interviews with stars John Lithgow (Harry and the Hendersons), Kristen Johnston (Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me), French Stewart (Inspector Gadget Two), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (10 Things I Hate About You), Jane Curtin (“Kate and Alley”), Wayne Knight (“Seinfeld’s” Newman) and more.
Set in the fictional city of Rutherford, Ohio, 3rd Rock from the Sun follows a team of eccentric aliens cleverly disguised as humans on a quest to learn about earthlings and their traditions.
With current hit, “That ‘70s Show,” classics such as “Roseanne,” “3RD Rock From The Sun,” and “The Cosby Show,” and a library of enviable hits that include, “A Different World,” “Grace Under Fire,” “Cybill” and “Cosby,” Carsey Werner programs can be seen and heard in over 175 countries and in 50 different languages.
www.scifislacker.com /television/3rd-rock-from-sun.shtml   (861 words)

  
 '3rd Rock from the Sun: Season One'
In 1996, the stars aligned and NBC lucked into a little gem named 3rd Rock from the Sun.
The "aliens landing on earth" plot has been done before -- but 3rd Rock is executed with such snappy writing and brilliant performances, it feels like uncharted territory.
At a time when Seinfeld and Friends had the market cornered on shows about "real people" dealing with all the subtle ironies of life, 3rd Rock was (and remains) a big, silly breath of fresh air.
www.saturday-night-live.com /snl/3rdrock.html   (444 words)

  
 About 3rd rock from the sun, tv sitcoms, 3rd rock photos!
3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN, which has earned 31 Emmy nominations, is an inspired half-hour comedy series farcically dealing with the human condition.
Described by the Turners as "Carl Sagan meets the Marx Brothers," 3RD ROCK has a clever, distinct point of view seen through the extraterrestrial team that has no other worldly powers except absolute truthfulness.
In his first foray into series television, Tony Award-winner ("The Changing Room"), Emmy Award-winner ("Amazing Stories"/"3rd Rock") and two-time Oscar nominee ("The World According To Garp," "Terms of Endearment") John Lithgow stars in 3RD ROCK in a role that apparently draws many parallels to his own life.
www.auditionfirm.com /tv/3rd_rock.htm   (921 words)

  
 3rd Rock from the Sun - Incoming message from the Big Giant Head! 3rd Rock invades stores this Summer!
Carsey Werner has produced many of the most popular, classic sitcoms of all time, and 3rd Rock from the Sun is among them, joining the ranks of Roseanne, The Cosby Show, A Different World, That '70s Show, Grace Under Fire and Grounded For Life.
But for 3rd Rock, they decided it was in their best interest to team up with Anchor Bay Entertainment, which has a lengthy history of TV-DVDs including Three's Company, Sledge Hammer, Xena, Hercules, Highlander, Crime Story, and distributing the Cannell Productions line: 21 Jump Street, The Commish, Greatest American Hero, Renegade, and Silk Stalkings.
The critically-acclaimed series, 3rd Rock From the Sun, debuted in 1993 starring John Lithgow ("The World According to Garp," "Terms of Endearment") as High Commander/Professor Dick Solomon.
www.tvshowsondvd.com /newsitem.cfm?NewsID=3031   (380 words)

  
 3rd Rock From The Sun   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Multi-talented, four-time Emmy Award winning actor John Lithgow plays High Commander Dick Solomon in 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN.
For his portrayal of Dick Solomon on 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN, Lithgow won three Emmys (1996, 1997 and 1999) and two Screen Actors Guild Awards in 1997 and 1998.
John has not slowed down since he ended his role as High Commander on 3RD ROCK.
www.3rdrockfan.com /dick.aspx   (218 words)

  
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 3rd Rock from the Sun News
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BEVERLY HILLS, California - In a startling Hollywood turnaround, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, a young actor known primarily for his work on the goofy sitcom "3rd Rock From the Sun," has transformed into a thespian to...
Most people know John Lithgow as an award-winning actor who stared as Dick Solomon in the popular sitcom "3rd Rock from the Sun." He's also an accomplished musician and child author who just released his...
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