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The Time Tunnel 1966

★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 189 votes TV-G Action & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyDrama 1 seasons · 30 eps Ended
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What is The Time Tunnel?

The Time Tunnel is a 1966–1967 American color science‑fiction television series that centers on time‑travel adventure. Created and produced by Irwin Allen, it was his third venture into televised science fiction and was released by 20th Century Fox for broadcast on ABC.

Type
TV series
Year
1966
Status
Ended
Episodes
30
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Sep 9, 1966
Last aired
Apr 7, 1967
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
ABC
Genres
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
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★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 189 votes
Format
1 season · 30 episodes
Episode runtime
~60 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
ABC
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The Time Tunnel is a 1966–1967 American color science‑fiction television series that centers on time‑travel adventure. Created and produced by Irwin Allen, it was his third venture into televised science fiction and was released by 20th Century Fox for broadcast on ABC. The premise follows two scientists who operate a secret time‑travel project; an accident leaves them stranded in the time stream, causing them to appear in various notable periods of history. The series ran for a single season comprising thirty episodes, all presented in color. After its original run, reruns have been shown on cable networks and made available through internet streaming services. In 2002 a pilot for a revival of the series was produced, though the new series was not picked up for production. The original program featured James Darren among its principal cast. The series is listed with a TV‑G rating and is categorized as Action & Adventure, Sci‑Fi & Fantasy, and Drama. Episodes have been made accessible through rental, purchase, and streaming platforms, allowing contemporary audiences to view the original run.

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“Two scientists journey through time in this classic science fiction adventure series from 1966.”

Reasons to watch
  • features historical time travel themes
  • produced by Irwin Allen
Keep in mind
  • ran for only one season
  • the 2002 pilot was not picked up

Watch it if you enjoy classic science fiction television produced by Irwin Allen.

This series is a color science fiction production from the 1960s.

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How many episodes are there?

The series consists of 30 episodes.

Who created the show?

The series was created and produced by Irwin Allen.

When did it air?

The show aired from 1966 to 1967.

Was there a reboot?

A pilot for a new series was produced in 2002 but was not picked up.

Can I watch it today?

Reruns are available through cable television and internet streaming.

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