Hard Time on Planet Earth

– Hard Time on Planet Earth is an American science fiction series that aired on CBS as a midseason rep..

Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
7.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour
Release Year:
1989
Hard Time on Planet Earth (1989)

Hard Time on Planet Earth is an American science fiction series that aired on CBS as a midseason replacement in 1989. Airing for 13 episodes, the series starred Martin Kove and was created by Jim and John Thomas. Scheduled opposite NBC's Unsolved Mysteries and ABC's Growing Pains on Wednesdays, Hard Time on Planet Earth ranked 65th out of 81 programs upon its premiere. Ratings for the series never improved and the series was canceled by CBS in May 1989. The last episode aired on June 21, 1989.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Release Date:

01 Mar 1989

Language:

English

Writer:

Jim Thomas, John Thomas

Main Actors:

Martin Kove, Danny Mann

Plot:

Jesse, an alien exiled to Earth, finds himself in Los Angeles. His only companion is a floating, orb-shaped robotic parole officer named Control. Doomed to stay on Earth until Jesse can show compassion, Control helps him lead as normal a life as possible, but not knowing Earthly ways Jesse often finds himself in trouble.

Awards:

2 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.7/10