The problem for NBC was how to put a science-fiction show on the air without setting it in space. The solution was to set it underwater and thus "Man From Atlantis" was created and premiered on March 4, 1977. Even with TV's Patrick Duffy, top guest stars and Star Trek veterans behind the scenes, the show had a tough time staying afloat. <a href= "https://podcasts.roddenberry.com/show/sci-fi-5/">Subscribe to Sci-Fi 5</a> and get your daily dose of science-fiction history.

The problem for NBC was how to put a science-fiction show on the air without setting it in space. The solution was to set it underwater and thus "Man From Atlantis" was created and premiered on March 4, 1977. Even with TV's Patrick Duffy, top guest stars and Star Trek veterans behind the scenes, the show had a tough time staying afloat. Subscribe to Sci-Fi 5 and get your daily dose of science-fiction history.

The problem for NBC was how to put a science-fiction show on the air without setting it in space. The solution was to set it underwater and thus "Man From Atlantis" was created and premiered on March 4, 1977. Even with TV's Patrick Duffy, top guest stars and Star Trek veterans behind the scenes, the show had a tough time staying afloat. <a href="https://podcasts.roddenberry.com/show/sci-fi-5/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to Sci-Fi 5</a> and get your daily dose of science-fiction history.

Man from Atlantis - March 4, 1977

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Man from Atlantis - March 4, 1977

Man from Atlantis - March 4, 1977