The most common and popularly known story of the sci-fi dream the cyborg, prior to the Terminator series of movies. Test Pilot/Astronaut Steve Austin crashes his experimental space shuttle prototype in the opening story causing massive bodily damage and the loss of 1 arm, both legs, and 1 eye. Enter Oscar Goldman and the government's chief Bionics surgeon Rudy Wells, with the then staggering sum of 6 Million dollars for the replacement of the lost body parts, and training to use them. Austin after surgery becomes a truly unique problem solver for the government, with his new powers due to the increased speed and strength of his mechanical replacement parts. Austin battles all manner of foes after this resurrection including aliens, robots, androids, spies, saboteurs, damaged Russian space probes, and even a extremely aggressive semi intelligent primate (Bigfoot).
Very popular spawning an equally popular spin off (The Bionic Woman) during the 70's when this show aired it was about the only things that could get me to slow down, let alone stop long enough to come in the house. Tho somewhat dated by the technically and budget limited special effects and obvious 70's wardrobe this is a great series and one I would highly recommend. A great way to remember your past (childhood in my case) and enjoy a little quality family time with the kids. Truly a pleasure from the past that should be enjoyed by all.
This is the show I remember most from my youth and I have been attempting to get a copy of it on DVD for a very long time now. Currently DVD's are available of some episodes in the UK, but not in the USA. Why is a very popular show such as this one NOT available in the country of origin when it is in other countries? If anything I would think this would be the other way around. Please release the complete series on DVD to the American fans.
Very popular spawning an equally popular spin off (The Bionic Woman) during the 70's when this show aired it was about the only things that could get me to slow down, let alone stop long enough to come in the house. Tho somewhat dated by the technically and budget limited special effects and obvious 70's wardrobe this is a great series and one I would highly recommend. A great way to remember your past (childhood in my case) and enjoy a little quality family time with the kids. Truly a pleasure from the past that should be enjoyed by all.
This is the show I remember most from my youth and I have been attempting to get a copy of it on DVD for a very long time now. Currently DVD's are available of some episodes in the UK, but not in the USA. Why is a very popular show such as this one NOT available in the country of origin when it is in other countries? If anything I would think this would be the other way around. Please release the complete series on DVD to the American fans.