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TVFactFan · 08-22-2008, 07:05 PM

I saw the promo for this the other night and I was very interested in seeing this show since it is supposed to be the 1970's. I was wondering why the show didn't have it's own message board on here.

Brian Damage · 08-22-2008, 07:16 PM

What's the show about?

DSfan · 08-22-2008, 07:21 PM

I've heard about it, here is what Wikipedia has to say:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_on...U.S._TV_series)

TVFactFan · 08-22-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

What's the show about?

Looks like it's the 1970's which is the life on Mars and even when the showed the promo, it was the OLD ABC logo from that decade-lol The 70's is my favorite Decade so You know I will be watching.

JulieSomoski · 08-22-2008, 08:45 PM

Any show about the 70's Ii'd be interested in. I saw a few promos for it, and it actually looks like a good non-soapy ABC show. It's very different from shows like Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy that are their blockbuster shows. This is probably the only show this season I was interested in from the start. This and The Mentalist I plan on checking out this season - TM may be just another CBS drama, though.

I think it's sad when there's not 1 new sitcom I'm even the slightest interested in checking out.

TVFactFan · 08-22-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieSomoski

Any show about the 70's Ii'd be interested in. I saw a few promos for it, and it actually looks like a good non-soapy ABC show. It's very different from shows like Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy that are their blockbuster shows. This is probably the only show this season I was interested in from the start. This and The Mentalist I plan on checking out this season - TM may be just another CBS drama, though.

I think it's sad when there's not 1 new sitcom I'm even the slightest interested in checking out.

Do you know when it premeires and on what day?

JulieSomoski · 08-22-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Solomon

Do you know when it premeires and on what day?

Life on Mars? It premieres Thursday, October 9th at 10pm.

TVFactFan · 08-22-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieSomoski

Life on Mars? It premieres Thursday, October 9th at 10pm.

Everything I'm interested in always seems to starts 5 min before Halloween-lol

robyrob · 08-22-2008, 09:25 PM

I'm a huge fan of the original series, and if ABC does it right it could be great.

TVFactFan · 08-22-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

I'm a huge fan of the original series, and if ABC does it right it could be great.

What was the original series about?

robyrob · 08-22-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Solomon

What was the original series about?

pretty much the exact same thing, except it was set in Manchester, England - they are even using the same main character's name, Sam Tyler.

The basic premise is that a cop gets in an accident and wakes up in 1973, unable to figure out if he's travelled back in time, if he's dead or in a coma or just plain crazy. He solves crimes with the police of the day, using his knowledge of modern police techniques and helps change some of the attitudes of the cops he works with.

Throughout the series there are brief hints or clues that give him some contact with his old life and helps him figure out what has happened to him.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_on_Mars_(TV_series)

i should also mention that a VERY big part of the BBC series that lent to its success was the inclusion of a lot of music from the 70's, such as the David Bowie classic that gives the series its name.

Pavan · 08-23-2008, 12:02 AM

It will have its own board soon...but this is a drama, Solomon. Although it is a comedic drama with an all-star cast...Lisa Bonet even.

TVFactFan · 08-23-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

It will have its own board soon...but this is a drama, Solomon. Although it is a comedic drama with an all-star cast...Lisa Bonet even.

I'm into Dramedies

Schmoopie · 08-23-2008, 01:42 AM

Sounds interesting. I may check it out!

Andrea

Pavan · 08-23-2008, 01:59 AM

"Retro" promo for Life on Mars:
http://jackyan.vox.com/library/post/...e-on-mars.html
The longer 30 second "retro" one is better, but don't see it online.

General promo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOh4saDDdh8

08-22-2008, 07:05 PM	#1
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08-23-2008, 01:42 AM	#14
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08-23-2008, 01:59 AM	#15
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	"Retro" promo for Life on Mars: http://jackyan.vox.com/library/post/...e-on-mars.html The longer 30 second "retro" one is better, but don't see it online. General promo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOh4saDDdh8