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Planet Earth (1986)

Season 1

Planet Earth is a seven episode PBS television documentary series, focusing on our planet, narrated by Richard Kiley. This vivid 7-part chronicle of discovery, documents some astonishing developments in geoscience, as it guides us to a better understanding of our planet's past, present and future. Voyage from the ocean's depths to the distant boundaries of the solar system. Planet Earth explores the geological forces that have shaped and continue to influence life on our planet, whether they come from deep within the earth's crust or the reaches of the solar system. A journey of breathtaking imagery and compelling ideas. Witness the power of the savage forces that created our world.

Released Jan. 22, 1986 Episode 42 min None+

Genres: Documentary

Keywords: awards.emmy-award-winner, awards.emmy-award-nominated

Production Companies: PBS

Network: PBS

Country: United States
Languages: English

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S1E1 - The Living Machine

The episode discusses plate tectonics and geologic time, highlighting the work of James Hutton, Alfred Wegener, Harry Hess, Allan V. Cox, Brent Dalrymple, Frederick Vine, and Drummond Matthews, and discussing how geologists study layers of rock to read billions of years of the Earth's history.
Jan. 22, 1986, midnight

S1E2 - The Blue Planet

The episode discusses major new revelations about the oceans.
Jan. 29, 1986, midnight

S1E3 - The Climate Puzzle

The episode examines the complexities of the Earth's climate.
Feb. 5, 1986, midnight

S1E4 - Tales from Other Worlds

Using special effects and actual footage from space to illustrate other worlds in the Solar System, the episode discusses the connections between the Earth and the cosmos.
Feb. 12, 1986, midnight

S1E5 - Gifts from the Earth

The episode focuses on the Earth's natural resources, including minerals such as copper, gold, silver, and platinum; fossil fuels such as petroleum, coal, and peat; and soil.
Feb. 19, 1986, midnight

S1E6 - The Solar Sea

The episode explores the Earth's relationship with the Sun.
Feb. 26, 1986, midnight

S1E7 - Fate of the Earth

The episode explores the role of life in shaping the Earth and discusses the planet's possible future.
March 5, 1986, midnight
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 42 min.
Released: Jan. 22, 1986
Last Air Date: March 5, 1986, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR

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