Okay, first thing first. Even for a 1970's show the production values weren't good. The acting wasn't top notch and the dinosaurs effects were adequate. But the stories, and for a Saturday morning, Sid and Marty Kroff production, still stay with me. The writing on this show was wonderful, at least for the first two seasons. The writers created an interesting world, with rules and lore; and lots of drama. Heck they even created an actual language for the tiny, ape-like, pakuni.
As mentioned the first two seasons, played it mostly straight, even dealing with some serious issues (for a Saturday kid's show). The sleekstak were truly scary when i was a kid (if not very slow moving). Enik was a fascinating character. And heck, what kid doesn't like dinosaurs.
The show could have ended after just one season. They had a tidy story line the wrapped up nicely. The second season continued to develop the world, but unfortunately the third season descends into typical kid fare and should be avoided. Spencer Milligan (the dad) due to contract issues (wanted a piece of the merchandizing from what I've read) and the brought Ron Harper as Uncle Jack. Wouldn't have been bad, if they had stuck to the premise of the show and the lore they started to create. Alas they opted for random creature of the week nonsense.
They've tried to reboot this show in the 1980's, a truly dreadful attempt. The movie with Will Ferrell was equal as bad. So bad effects, Saturday morning acting (my apologies to all the folks on the show, I love you guys), and 1970's creature effects, this show is one for the ages. Goes to show you, a good story wins every time.
As mentioned the first two seasons, played it mostly straight, even dealing with some serious issues (for a Saturday kid's show). The sleekstak were truly scary when i was a kid (if not very slow moving). Enik was a fascinating character. And heck, what kid doesn't like dinosaurs.
The show could have ended after just one season. They had a tidy story line the wrapped up nicely. The second season continued to develop the world, but unfortunately the third season descends into typical kid fare and should be avoided. Spencer Milligan (the dad) due to contract issues (wanted a piece of the merchandizing from what I've read) and the brought Ron Harper as Uncle Jack. Wouldn't have been bad, if they had stuck to the premise of the show and the lore they started to create. Alas they opted for random creature of the week nonsense.
They've tried to reboot this show in the 1980's, a truly dreadful attempt. The movie with Will Ferrell was equal as bad. So bad effects, Saturday morning acting (my apologies to all the folks on the show, I love you guys), and 1970's creature effects, this show is one for the ages. Goes to show you, a good story wins every time.