Four aliens have taken on the human form and traveled to Earth in order to find out how humans live and what they do.Four aliens have taken on the human form and traveled to Earth in order to find out how humans live and what they do.Four aliens have taken on the human form and traveled to Earth in order to find out how humans live and what they do.
Simbi Kali
- Nina
- (as Simbi Khali)
Marnette Patterson
- Volleyball Girl
- (as Marne Patterson)
Dan Gilvezan
- Radio DJ
- (voice)
- (as a different name)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDuring the opening radio show sequence, SNL alum Julia Sweeney is the guest caller who claims that aliens are among us.
- GoofsIn the opening shot, the fold in the set wall is visible in the starry sky.
- Quotes
Dr. Mary Albright: For future reference: I have a red Volvo.
Dr. Dick Solomon: Please, Dr. Albright, we barely know each other.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1996)
Featured review
A Funny Start!
NBC's 3rd Rock from the Sun, which initially appeared as a mid-season replacement, ended up being one of the most popular sitcoms of the late 1990's. This era was overfilled with favored sitcoms such as Friends and Seinfeld, so it must have been a genuine surprise to the studio that this particular show was incredibly successful. The premise is not even exactly the most original idea. Aliens inhabiting human bodies as they learn about human behavior has been tried and done before a countless number of times. What made this show stand out? Well, the writing is very sharp and incredibly witty. The writers were able to take a human's ordinary day and turn them into something extraordinary in the eyes of these aliens. Plus, the cast is very darn good. The leading quartet of John Lithgow, Kristen Johnson, French Stewart, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt all bring their charisma to this alien family, and they are a hoot to watch day in and day out.
A group of four aliens are sent to Earth by the Big Giant Head to study how humans live. They inhabit the bodies of humans and their earthly names are; Dr. Dick Solomon (John Lithgow), Sally Solomon (Kristen Johnson), Harry Solomon (French Stewart), and Tommy Solomon (Joseph Gordon-Levitt). Dick is the head of the family. Sally is female but was a male alien. Tommy is the youngest but was actually the eldest alien. Harry has no clue about who he is or who he was.
In this premiere episode, "Brains and Eggs," the Solomons find themselves an apartment but their landlord, Mrs. Dubcek (Elmarie Wendel) is very curious about their behavior. Dick is a physics professor at a local college, and he is officemates with Professor Mary Albright (Jane Curtin) and her assistant Nina (Simbi Kali). Dick realizes that humans have complex feelings and he wants to explore them with Mary. Tommy, after watching girls play volleyball, also realizes humans have complex feelings,,,,but in a different way than Dick may experience.
Overall, 3rd Rock on the Sun does begin on a high note. The writing is very strong, and I do like what the writers explore. The acting is fantastic! Watching these four actors play off each other for 22 minutes is something I would want to do every single day. They have excellent comedic timing. I never considered John Lithgow as a comedic actor, but he is wonderful. Those facial expressions of his are the best. I am hesitant to say this show is underrated, but this show was overshadowed by sitcoms like Friends. I could even say this is just a science fiction version of Friends. Definitely check this series out. I will be giving brief reviews of each episode, so keep an eye out!
My Grade: A-
A group of four aliens are sent to Earth by the Big Giant Head to study how humans live. They inhabit the bodies of humans and their earthly names are; Dr. Dick Solomon (John Lithgow), Sally Solomon (Kristen Johnson), Harry Solomon (French Stewart), and Tommy Solomon (Joseph Gordon-Levitt). Dick is the head of the family. Sally is female but was a male alien. Tommy is the youngest but was actually the eldest alien. Harry has no clue about who he is or who he was.
In this premiere episode, "Brains and Eggs," the Solomons find themselves an apartment but their landlord, Mrs. Dubcek (Elmarie Wendel) is very curious about their behavior. Dick is a physics professor at a local college, and he is officemates with Professor Mary Albright (Jane Curtin) and her assistant Nina (Simbi Kali). Dick realizes that humans have complex feelings and he wants to explore them with Mary. Tommy, after watching girls play volleyball, also realizes humans have complex feelings,,,,but in a different way than Dick may experience.
Overall, 3rd Rock on the Sun does begin on a high note. The writing is very strong, and I do like what the writers explore. The acting is fantastic! Watching these four actors play off each other for 22 minutes is something I would want to do every single day. They have excellent comedic timing. I never considered John Lithgow as a comedic actor, but he is wonderful. Those facial expressions of his are the best. I am hesitant to say this show is underrated, but this show was overshadowed by sitcoms like Friends. I could even say this is just a science fiction version of Friends. Definitely check this series out. I will be giving brief reviews of each episode, so keep an eye out!
My Grade: A-
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- gab-14712
- Aug 19, 2019
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- Runtime22 minutes
- Color
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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What is the broadcast (satellite or terrestrial TV) release date of Brains and Eggs (1996) in Canada?
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