Premise: The Time Tunnel is a science fiction television series that originally aired from 1966 to 1967. The show revolves around the top-secret government project known as Project Tic-Toc. The project is designed to create a time machine capable of transporting people through time and space. However, during a test run, the time tunnel malfunctions, trapping two scientists, Dr. Tony Newman (played by James Darren) and Dr. Doug Phillips (played by Robert Colbert), in a series of time travel adventures.
Main Central Characters:
- Dr. Tony Newman (James Darren): Dr. Newman is a young and enthusiastic scientist who becomes one of the time travelers trapped in the time tunnel. He is eager to return to his own time and works on solving the various challenges they face in different historical eras.
- Dr. Doug Phillips (Robert Colbert): Dr. Phillips is a fellow scientist and a level-headed companion to Dr. Newman. He joins Tony in their journey through time and is instrumental in finding ways to survive and make sense of their predicament.
Themes: The series explores themes of time travel, historical events, and the challenges faced by the main characters as they find themselves thrust into different time periods. It also delves into the idea of changing history and the responsibility that comes with it.
Critical Consensus (Rating: 3/5): The Time Tunnel received a rating of 3 out of 5 from critics. The show was praised for its intriguing premise and historical adventures, which allowed viewers to explore various time periods. However, some critics found the storytelling to be somewhat episodic and the special effects of its time to be limited.
TV Parental Guidelines Rating: The Time Tunnel received a TV-PG rating for its mild thematic elements and action sequences. It is generally suitable for most audiences.
Original Network and Run: The Time Tunnel originally aired on ABC from 1966 to 1967, spanning one season.
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