Details

Release year: 1996

Storyline

In 1960s America, a young couple struggles to expose the truth about a hidden alien invasion, while a secret government organization follows its own agenda in dealing with the threat.

Top credits

Cast

Eric Close — John Loengard
J.T. Walsh — Frank Bach
Megan Ward — Kimberly Sayers
Conor O'Farrell — Lt. Commander Phil Albano

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Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

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Did you know

• The series was pitched in a single day to ABC, CBS, and NBC. FOX was avoided because the concept was so similar to their own hit series The X-Files (1993). Each network received a classified "briefing book" written by Zabel and Friedman, wrapped in plain brown paper, which warned that by opening the package they accepted the high-level clearance it implied and the full penalties set by the US government for unauthorized disclosure. By the end of the day, two offers had been made and the series went to NBC.

• The series takes place from May 1, 1960 to June 22, 1967.

• Eric Close (John Loengard) and the narrator Gregory Harrison (Old John Loengard) are the only actors to appear in all 20 episodes of the series. In second place is Megan Ward (Kimberly Sayers), who appeared in every episode except Strangers in the Night (1997).