By Drew Dietsch | publishing
The 1960s were a decade of revolution in human history. Global conflict and new ideas spread throughout civilization. Pop culture responds in kind.
In science fiction, television will be more influential than ever. The decade will instill some of the most iconic figures of the genre and show that it has always left the impact today.
The crew of USS Giant Freakin Robots launched the archives and sorted out the 1960s TV shows, which are still worth watching.
And if you watch this channel and can’t guess what we start, you’re probably as clever as “Spock’s Brain.” This episode is not Spock’s actual brain.
Star Trek: Original Series
Star Trek: Original Series Conceived by creator Gene Roddenberry as “Star Trunk Train”, a Western improvisation for interstellar exploration.
The premise has a wide variety of characters, including everyone’s favorite hyperlogical aliens, searching for strange new worlds, new lives and new civilizations.
These adventures will include President Abraham Lincoln, giant green hands, salt vampires and all the strangest creatures in the galaxy, a tiny Clint Howard.
The most impressive thing about all the memorable special effects and a beloved fictional world Star Trek It is the rapport of the crew.
Watching Kirk, Spock and McCoy wrestling in the weekly moral dilemma is enough to make us think a better future for humanity is actually possible.
From troublesome Star Trek It is the most influential science fiction TV series of the 1960s, and can be said to be the biggest science fiction game changer in television history.
Lost in space
If anything Gilligan Island Taken in space and replace Mr Howell with a talking robot?
That’s the average atmosphere Lost in spacea science fiction rotation to literary classics Swiss family Robinsoneven named the family in Robinson’s performance.
The Robinsons lost space after their attempt to colonize the stars failed.
After their ship is destroyed by secret villains stuffed into the ship, this brave family must leave their solar system behind them as they try to survive many unknown dangers.
Star Lost in space Shine shines brighter than the crew visits, but the real highlight of this show is the performance of Robinson Dr. Robinson actor Guy Williams, who retired when the show was cancelled.
But if everyone always thinks of one thing about this classic series, it’s a line of one of the most popular robots on TV.
Doctor Who
Half a century later, this beloved series still began in 1963.
exist Doctor WhoWe follow the unfortunate experiences of Lord of Time and his companions, who explore everywhere, correct mistakes, and introduce some whimsical ideas into the dangerous galaxy.
Unfortunately, our protagonists have been trapped in the most intense enemies of the past, present and future. Unless he can stop them, he and mankind will be history.
about Doctor WhoMany talented performers (we love you, Tom Baker!), the best thing about this show is its unlimited storytelling potential. The audience never knows when or when the next adventure will take them, making each arc feel like a fresh and original sci-fi movie.
Remember, kids: If you don’t like the current doctor, then the new doctor always has only a few seasons!
Space Ghost
It started the superhero boom of the 60s, turning Hanna-Barbera into one of the most successful animation studios in history and providing the world with an iconic superhero. Space Ghost Must be one of the best science fiction shows of the 60s.
Space Ghost patrolls with his high-end belts and powerbands with his teenage partners Jan and Jace and their pet monkey Bleep to fight evil.
Each episode actually brings you two adventures.
Despite its simplicity, the series is fun, thanks to bright, bold animations, and our heroes will take everything very seriously no matter how stupid the villain is.
So old-fashioned and serious that the Cartoon Network manages to pay tribute to classic adventures and imitate them simultaneously on a mock talk show Space Ghost Coast to Coastbut if the original is not so cute and beloved, then imitation will never become a cult classic.
Fantastic sailing
1966 Fantastic sailing Become the best sci-fi movie ever, exploring the inside of the human body, but most people also forget that this is an animated series.
Animation released in 1968 Fantastic sailing Use the miniaturization of the movie to show that scientists save the world from aliens, wizards and robots every Saturday morning.
In “The Master’s Thought,” the cartoon crew enters one of their fallen colleagues to perform surgery from within, like the movie, in which there is a traitor.
Fantastic sailing Decades before other movies Robocop and Ramboturned into an animation. In itself, this is an interesting science fiction novel that should not be forgotten today.
Superman
Japan’s greatest superhero sci-fi franchise can be the iconic Ultraman, who made his debut in 1966 and has since appeared in numerous movies, shows, video games and comics.
The initial series highlighted the scientific patrols defending Japan from Kaiju. Secretly, a member is tied to a kind foreigner to become a superhero, Ultraman.
Each plot is like the best part of the classic Kaiju movie, with some of the most creative monster villains in sci-fi history, and everyone loves to watch giant monsters fight.
Ultraman ’66 So brilliant, it creates billion-dollar franchises around the world today, and it is especially essential for everyone who wants to see where Pacific Rim I got everything from it.
Joni Quest
fan Risk brother. Thanks to your own reexamination Joni Questsci-fi adventure cartoons, directly inspires the quirky adult swimming series.
Guide energy from radio series and adventure comics, Joni Quest Following his nominal character and his scientist father, Dr. Benton Quest, is a dangerous mission worldwide in battle with mysterious creatures, crazy scientists and other high-risk threats.
Participating in this operation are their lasting bodyguard racing Bannon, Joni’s naughty dog, bandit, his best friend and foster brother, Hadji Singh.
Known for his imaginative villain, revolutionary animation ideas and the identity of the race Bannon, Joni Quest Thanks to their strong role and the conflicts they face.
Yes, there are a lot of outdated descriptions of different ethnic groups and cultures, but even today, the spirit of the show will shine.
Joni Quest It’s pure, plot 60s pulp sci-fi fun. Its replay value is huge, making it a series that anyone can constantly revisit.
Gigit
Having a giant robot that can follow every command of yours is that childish desire fulfillment that will directly attract you Gigit If you want to feel faster, stronger than stronger.
Previously, the Americanized remake of the Japanese series, Gigit It tells the simple story of a boy named Jimmy Sparks who controls a giant robot originally designed for military applications but has been reprogrammed to keep peace.
Jimmy’s unwavering optimism is admirable and never seems to have made a call.
No ulterior motives Gigit Part of its charm is the progress of storytelling.
Granted, robots’ battles are clumsy, and British voiceovers are often out of sync, but essentially, there is an epic story about the age battle between good and evil.
If you are looking for all the classic monochrome glory, bigger battle sequences than life, and simple yet effective animations of the journey to heroes Gigit It’s a science fiction cartoon of retro twenty-five games you don’t want to sleep.
External limit
There is nothing wrong with the screen. Don’t try to adjust the picture. External limit Now in control of the gearbox, you are about to take on a great adventure.
It’s usually unfair compared to more whimsical Twilight Zone,,,,, External limit Not mainly about fantasy and supernatural shows.
Instead, every plot is intense sci-fi horror.
Address concepts such as psychological control, abuse of technology and subsequent consequences, as well as various monsters in external and internal spaces, External limit It focuses on the human condition and how we can work with the resources we have to deal with the unknown.
While the effects of biological are impressive and memorable, you will find yourself most attracted to philosophical questions. External limit Pay raise.
Follow correctly from the moral difficulties surrounding government over government and the application of artificial intelligence to paranoia External limit Not only inform the audience of moral dilemma. It forces them to sit uncomfortable with them behind them for a long time.
A fun and challenging status quo, External limit Not the lightweight old-fashioned sci-fi fare, but the amazing look at the human beings at the time of their original release today.
Although its story is more successful than the second season, the entire season External limit Represents the most mature and complex science fiction storytelling on TV in the 1960s.
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