Far Out Space Nuts
Two NASA workers accidentally launch into space adventures.
Far Out Space Nuts is a Sid and Marty Krofft children's television series that aired in 1975 for one season of 15 episodes. It was one of only two Krofft series produced exclusively for CBS.
Quick Facts
- Runtime
- 25 minutes (per episode)
- Genre
- Children's television series
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Comic science fiction
- Creator
- Sid and Marty Krofft
- Joe Ruby
- Ken Spears
- Chuck McCann
- Earle Doud
- Executive producers
- Sid and Marty Krofft
- Producer
- Al Schwartz
- Location
- Samuel Goldwyn Studios; Compact Video Systems, Inc.
- Company
- Sid & Marty Krofft Television Productions
- Starring
- Bob Denver
- Chuck McCann
- Patty Maloney
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- Reruns aired in daily syndication from 1978 to 1985 as part of the Krofft Superstars package with six other Krofft series.
- Patty Maloney played Honk, a furry little alien friend who made honking sounds out of a horn on top of his head instead of speaking.
- John Carradine played an alien in one episode; his acting skills so impressed Bob Denver that Denver missed his cue, requiring another take.
Plot
The show's opening sequence establishes the premise: while loading food into compartments to prepare a rocket for a mission, Barney instructs Junior to hit the lunch button, but Junior mistakenly hits the launch button. The rocket blasts off, taking them on various misadventures on alien planets. In each episode, their spaceship, a NASA lunar module, is captured by aliens or lands somewhere. The two astronauts are taken away by strange creatures, complete a weird mission, then reunite with the ship and depart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created Far Out Space Nuts?
Far Out Space Nuts was created by Sid and Marty Krofft, Joe Ruby, Ken Spears, Chuck McCann and Earle Doud.
Who stars in Far Out Space Nuts?
Far Out Space Nuts stars Bob Denver, Chuck McCann and Patty Maloney.
When did Far Out Space Nuts first air?
Far Out Space Nuts first aired on 6 September 1975.
When did Far Out Space Nuts end?
Far Out Space Nuts last aired on 13 December 1975.
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