Hard Time on Planet Earth 1989
What is Hard Time on Planet Earth?
Hard Time on Planet Earth is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 1, 1989
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10
- Format
- 1 season · 13 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- CBS
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Estimate the schedule using 13 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Hard Time on Planet Earth is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 13 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A brief, 13‑episode sci‑fi series starring Martin Kove struggles against low ratings.”
- Martin Kove leads the cast
- Shows 1980s sci‑fi TV aesthetics
- Canceled after 13 episodes due to poor ratings
Watch it if you enjoy exploring obscure 1980s sci‑fi series with a brief run.
Its network‑era tone is family‑friendly with no strong violence or adult themes.
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How many episodes were produced?
Hard Time on Planet Earth ran for 13 episodes.
When did the series first air?
It premiered as a midseason replacement on CBS in 1989.
Who starred in the show?
The series starred Martin Kove.
Why was the series cancelled?
Ratings never improved, leading CBS to cancel it in May 1989.
Which network broadcast the series?
It aired on CBS.
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