Star Maidens

TV series of British/German origin, and set in the "present" Earth of the 1970s. A planet from another solar system drifts into Earth's system and is detected by some Earth scientists who investigate. The surface of this planet is no longer habitable and the residents have moved to a high-tech underground city. The society is ruled by the women, who of course, are all beautiful. Men are considered mentally inferior and are divided into two categories: the "adequately intelligent" who are selected by women to act as their personal "domestics" for household chores, and the remainder who are forced to perform menial labor under the supervision of female guards. The guards are attired nicely in visored helmets, boots, hot pants, and elbow-length gloves which are used to control the men through some sort of apparent force. Scientists from Earth (one men and one woman) find their way to the planet, and are forced to take their stated places in society. The man is chosen as a domestic, sometimes is forced to work on a city maintenance crew, and the woman is assigned a white-collar job. The aliens also visit Earth clandestinely in their tear-drop shaped ship. Some episodes bluntly address the issue of unfair discrimination based on sex.

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Discover the Hilarity of Alien Life with '3rd Rock from the Sun'

We all love a good sitcom, but what if we added a twist of science fiction to it? This is exactly what you get with '3rd Rock from the Sun', a hilarious TV series that explores life on Earth through the eyes of extraterrestrial beings. The show combines comedy, family dynamics, and sci-fi in a distinctive blend that offers plenty of laughter and amusement.

Created by Bonnie Turner and Terry Turner, '3rd Rock from the Sun' follows four aliens who pose as an ordinary human family in Rutherford, Ohio. These extraterrestrials are on an expedition to observe human behavior and society. Led by John Lithgow's character, Dick Solomon (who you may recognize from 'The Crown' or 'Dexter'), they attempt to navigate human customs and norms often leading to comedic confusion.

The cast also features prominent stars such as Kristen Johnston (Sally Solomon), French Stewart (Harry Solomon), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Tommy Solomon), Jane Curtin (Mary Albright) among others. Each brings their own charm and talent to their roles making their characters unforgettable. Their comedic timing combined with their character's alien innocence makes each episode entertaining and worth watching.

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