Pota Tv Series [Archive]

Toyman_Chris

Nov 28, '11, 5:09 PM

I am just now getting around to watching the tv series. I absolutely love it. I was thrilled to see a young Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen -Rorschach/Freddy - Nightmare On Elm St) in one of the early episodes.

It pains me that this only lasted one season. :muh:

magyar1964

Nov 28, '11, 5:43 PM

I recently watched the whole series ( for the first time! ) and even the cartoon - I enjoied every minute. Now I'm working my way through The Six Million Dollar Man / Bionic Woman, both of which I've never seen before.

Toyman_Chris

Nov 28, '11, 5:48 PM

I am working on getting the animated. I tell ya. I do believe I will be inspired to try my hand at customs and there are some POTA characters from the TV show that will be fun to try.

I am scared to watch the Bionic Man series, because that will just mean I have to own all of those toys too..... gahhhh

soldierape

Nov 28, '11, 5:53 PM

Yes, the POTA TV serie is awesome! I can watch them over and over again. Yes, too bad it was short-lived.

megoapesnut

Nov 28, '11, 6:22 PM

Now I'm working my way through The Six Million Dollar Man / Bionic Woman, both of which I've never seen before.

You have NEVER seen them. How could you sleep at night knowing you never saw one of the greatest shows in the history of the known and unknown universe???

megoapesnut

Nov 28, '11, 6:24 PM

I can watch them over and over again.

Ditto! I watch them once a year. Words can describe the immense sadness I feel when I finish them, knowing it will be another year till I watch them again!!!

Toyman_Chris

Nov 28, '11, 6:40 PM

You have NEVER seen them. How could you sleep at night knowing you never saw one of the greatest shows in the history of the known and unknown universe???

I watched a few when I was a kid, but have never bothered to revisit it. I know I will. I know it will drive me nuts to get all the toys again. Especially since every SMDM I get, I trade for MEGO WGSH/POTA LOL

Mikey

Nov 28, '11, 6:44 PM

I love all the shows mentioned :)

Nostalgiabuff

Nov 28, '11, 6:53 PM

great show. had such potential. really was a shame they cancelled it so fast.

magyar1964

Nov 28, '11, 7:04 PM

You have NEVER seen them. How could you sleep at night knowing you never saw one of the greatest shows in the history of the known and unknown universe???

Well, it wasn't on in my house when I was growing up :sad:( although I think I did see 1 SMDM episode one night when I was "home alone" ) and I never had the opportunity to see them in syndication. I recently downloaded ALL the episodes and am currently about a quarter through season 3 of the SMDM - haven't started BW yet. Interestingly enough, for not watching it growing up I remember the shows and the toys and am enjoying every minute of "catching up" and can't wait until the new figures from Biff Bang Pow come out next year.

jessica

Nov 28, '11, 7:27 PM

Oh yes...TV series is fun to watch once in awhile!!

I can't stomach the cartoons though. I don't know why but I really hate cartoons from the 70s. I don't know if it's because it reminds me of a lost childhood or what...I just can't stand hearing the voices or the music...or seeing the cartoons on the screen.

Except the Tarzan CBS cartoon from the late 70s. I have not seen those since childhood...but I have fond memories of that show.

Toyman_Chris

Nov 28, '11, 7:33 PM

Except the Tarzan CBS cartoon from the late 70s. I have not seen those since childhood...but I have fond memories of that show.

I would love to see those again. My dad watched that every Saturday....lol. If I was quiet, I could watch it with him. LOL

Cmonster

Nov 28, '11, 11:09 PM

Craziness...

SC

magyar1964

Nov 29, '11, 6:41 AM

I have all the Tarzan episodes too ( Ron Ely and the Filmation cartoon ). I'll be working my way through those soon.
So many shows so little time.

raider5gt

Nov 29, '11, 12:50 PM

I can remember seeing PotA tv show over here in the UK but it was not shown every week like a series,just now and then,i have never seen the cartoon version,may have to hunt that down.

Filmation Tarzan was great,used to rush home from school to make sure i watched it.Tarzan with Ron Ely was excellent also.

Toyman_Chris

Nov 29, '11, 1:43 PM

I have all the Tarzan episodes too ( Ron Ely and the Filmation cartoon ). I'll be working my way through those soon.
So many shows so little time.

How did you get these? Did they release them on DVD? My Dad would love that for Christmas!

magyar1964

Nov 29, '11, 2:28 PM

How did you get these? Did they release them on DVD? My Dad would love that for Christmas!

Unfortunately neither have been released on DVD:cry:
I got the Ron Ely Tarzan on Ebay, the quality varies but it all there is. The Filmation cartoon I downloaded from a torrent and was missing ep 10 - I finally got a copy of that from YouTube thanks to a fellow forum member.

GeneralApeGuy

Dec 9, '11, 3:02 AM

Yes, the POTA TV serie is awesome! I can watch them over and over again. Yes, too bad it was short-lived.

Yeah, I've been watching the POTA TV series often, loves it.

I hating that was short-lived!! :wall:

And I've seen Star Wars that showing up too often than POTA and TOS Star Trek TV series that never showing up for a very long time! :muh:

I wish the POTA showing up every weekends........

bluebird

Dec 11, '11, 3:21 PM

I can also remember watching them when I was a wee nipper on TV. Bought the box set and love every episode, just a shame it didnt continue

Bionic Joe

Dec 12, '11, 1:02 AM

jessica

Dec 12, '11, 1:51 AM

I don't remember the details. All I know was I kept scanning the TV Guide trying to find my apes...and getting devastated with every passing week..."cancellation" was not a concept I could comprehend or imagine.

david_b

Dec 12, '11, 8:39 AM

The POTA tv series only lasted one season due to the high cost and poor rateings which was mainly cause by it airing on friday night agianst a powerhouse show on ABC airing at the same time a show many may remember called the Six Million Dollar Man, yes the SMDM aired on fridays before moving to Sunday night

As the story goes, the kids all loved it, but they weren't the ones buying appliances at Sears..

"Sponsors, sponsors, sponsors."

kennermike

Dec 12, '11, 10:45 AM

Unfortunately neither have been released on DVD:cry:
I got the Ron Ely Tarzan on Ebay, the quality varies but it all there is. The Filmation cartoon I downloaded from a torrent and was missing ep 10 - I finally got a copy of that from YouTube thanks to a fellow forum member.

yeah not to get of POTA topic but its crime the Tarzan Filmation 1976-80 CBS has not been or maybe ever wiil get an official release! the Ron Ely series from the late 60's I didnt see very much growing up in the late 70's early 80's it was not on reruns too much

Cmonster

Dec 12, '11, 10:50 AM

Best TV series ever. No question-- Every episode is a gem.

SC

Toyman_Chris

Dec 19, '11, 12:31 AM

Best TV series ever. No question-- Every episode is a gem.

SC

I am almost done with the series. I can't believe how dead on you are with that comment. Really, every episode is just great to watch. I sincerely don't understand how this didn't get renewed. No matter the reasons they gave.....I just don't get it.

warlock664

Dec 19, '11, 2:31 AM

The POTA tv series only lasted one season due to the high cost and poor rateings which was mainly cause by it airing on friday night agianst a powerhouse show on ABC airing at the same time a show many may remember called the Six Million Dollar Man, yes the SMDM aired on fridays before moving to Sunday night

While I don't dispute the sheer awesomeness of the SMDM, I believe NBC's programming played more of a factor in POTA's low ratings in the Friday night 8PM-9PM slot: "Sanford & Son" (#2 in the ratings) and "Chico and the Man" (#3) were a ratings juggernaut at the time.