Planet Earth(1986)
Documentary
First Air Date: 1986-01-22
Average Runtime: N/A
Rating: 8.0
Votes: 1
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 7
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.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes: 7E01
The Living Machine
Air Date: 1986-01-22
The episode discusses plate tectonics and geologic time, highlighting the work of James Hutton, Alfred Wegener, Harry...
E02
The Blue Planet
Air Date: 1986-01-29
The episode discusses major new revelations about the oceans.
E03
The Climate Puzzle
Air Date: 1986-02-05
The episode examines the complexities of the Earth's climate.
E04
Tales from Other Worlds
Air Date: 1986-02-12
Using special effects and actual footage from space to illustrate other worlds in the Solar System, the episode discu...
E05
Gifts from the Earth
Air Date: 1986-02-19
The episode focuses on the Earth's natural resources, including minerals such as copper, gold, silver, and platinum; ...
E06
The Solar Sea
Air Date: 1986-02-26
The episode explores the Earth's relationship with the Sun.
E07
Fate of the Earth
Air Date: 1986-03-05
The episode explores the role of life in shaping the Earth and discusses the planet's possible future.
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