Space Patrol 1966
What is Space Patrol?
Space Patrol is a television series first released in 1966. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1966
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 7
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 17, 1966
- Networks
- Das Erste
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 7 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Overview
Space Patrol is a television series first released in 1966. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by Das Erste. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 7 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Discover Germany's pioneering science fiction television series following the adventures of the spaceship Orion.”
- Historical significance as the first German science fiction television series
- Achieved massive popularity and cult status with high audience ratings
- Limited to a total of seven episodes
- May reflect historical production values of its mid-sixties broadcast era
Watch it if you are interested in exploring early international television science fiction history.
It is a classic science fiction action and adventure drama suitable for general audiences interested in television history.
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What is the official title of the series?
The series is known as Raumpatrouille – Die phantastischen Abenteuer des Raumschiffes Orion, Raumpatrouille Orion, and Space Patrol Orion in English.
When did the series first broadcast?
The seven episodes were broadcast by ARD beginning on September 17, 1966.
How many episodes were produced?
The series comprises seven episodes.
What level of viewership did the show achieve?
It was a huge success with audience ratings reaching up to 56 percent and multiple reruns.
What is the cultural standing of the series today?
Over the years, the series acquired a distinct cult status in Germany.
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