Classic TV - Man from Atlantis

[@Fictitious199X]

It's so cool that Patrick Duffy wrote a novel to give us an end to this 40 years later. I bought it a few weeks ago, and then I see I'm not the only one thinking about the show.

[@Armc31416]

Interesting fact, since actors usually don't have any rights over the properties they act on. I liked Man From Atlantis a lot when I was a kid.

[@silversurfer3806]

hi, i'm an italian fan of man from atlantis, i grew up with this show that i loved from a very young age, i know that patrick duffy wrote the novel to give a worthy ending to the character and the story. do you know where I can buy it? even in English it is not a problem. Thanks in advance :) p.s I saw right a man of atlantis novel by patrick duffy on amazon. is that one?

[@icreateworlds]

I think every kid who saw this, tried to swim like the man from Atlantis for years. I’m 52 and every time I go to the ocean , mark harris swimming is the first thing that comes to mind when I dive into the waves. I have no other memories from the show. The swimming and the submarine.

[@Jupiterbotz]

I spent hours at the beach and in my community pool trying to swim like the Man from Atlantis.

[@DanielPestanaTranslations]

True!

[@qtheband751]

Along with running in slow motion like Steve Austin.

[@ajlong404]

I definitely did.

[@mikerusby]

But my back might suffer if I tried that now :)

[@d.wayneharbison8691]

1977 was probably THE best year for SciFi/superhero series in America. It is the reason I set my Shadows On the Road Not Taken in that time period as the main character gets to relive watching all his favorite television shows. You literally had Wonder Woman, The Bionic Woman, The Man From Atlantis, the Six Million Dollar Man, Logan's Run, and the Incredible Hulk all in one year. It was glorious!

[@mstanley97]

You just named all of my favorite child hood shows!! I'm 54!!

[@d.wayneharbison8691]

@@mstanley97 And don't forget the Battlestar Galactica that is actually GOOD.

[@mstanley97]

@@d.wayneharbison8691 thank you!! Loved Battlestar Galactia as well!!! Being a kid then was the best!!!!

[@AeonSaint]

@@d.wayneharbison8691 The original is the only true Battlestar Galactica!

[@d.wayneharbison8691]

@@AeonSaint You got that right!

[@dirtyrottenhikers4972]

Loved this awesome underwater show. A s a kid I used to emulate his swimming style underwater. 😃

[@mattstretton5390]

I was 9 when i watched it and remember the fond impact it had. I cant believe there were only 12 episodes, it felt like i watched it for ages Thnx Xxxx

[@BrianRPaterson]

Me too. I loved it and all us kids tried to mimic Marc's dolphin swim. It's much harder to do than it looks, so hats off to Patrick Duffy. Forget Bobby Ewing. He will always be Marc Harris to me. Cheers

[@DawnDavidson]

I loved this show! I was about 15 at the time, and I was completely besotted by Patrick Duffy. He was (and still is) just gorgeous. :)

[@carmelcream7662]

Soulful face

[@sandrasteward3920]

I agree Patrick Duffy was gorgeous that's the reason I watched Dallas years later lucky Victoria Principal as his wife got to cuddle and kiss him lucky girl he was such a hunk of a man still handsome with his white hair I remember trying to swim like him I got a massive leg cramp but I loved watching him❤

[@WizardOfAtlantis]

I got a real kick out of this show as a kid. What a time for great and different tv shows!

[@andrewgarrett3555]

And also the best action toys (well, toys in general).

[@worstuserever]

Newfound respect for Patrick Duffy. I remember watching the show as a kid but now I can see how much effort and commitment he put into making such a challenging character believable. Thank you for another excellent retrospective, Jonathan.

[@heidifedor]

I remember this show. We had a pool at the time, and my sister and I used to swim like that.

[@natturnertv]

It served as a Sub Mariner/Aqua Man substitute as a child. It was a fun series to watch.

[@dfulce]

Nicely done...never seen that Taco Bell ad before ! Met Patrick a year after he left ATLANTIS while he was here shooting DALLAS...I spoke to him on the phone during a radio interview and he invited me to the set...He was very kind and patient to this nerdy teen who came loaded with ATLANTIS items for him to sign..He also introduced me to the rest of the DALLAS cast and let me watch them shoot that day...Met him again in the 2000s while he was doing the sequel series to DALLAS...He was just as nice as before.

[@chrisconnors7418]

I learned to swim using the dolphin/porpoise kick because of this show. I’d put flippers on, submerge, start swimming while I played the theme song in my head. My brother and I would see who could go the furthest under water. By the end of the summer we could stay under long enough to cover some impressive distances. We also raced other people who also wore flippers. They’d do the regular kicking/scissoring motion while we did the Man From Atlantis swim. We’d smoke them every single time. And every summer I jump in the lake with my flippers and I’ll do at least one underwater swim and I’ll hear the theme song again.

[@jeanettecarnell8933]

I loved the show.I learned to swim by watching the man from Atlantis ,and Mr Peabody and the mermaid.

[@mikesands4681]

I remember this one fondly

[@Booger414]

I remember enjoying this series. I didn't realize it was so short lived. I bought the DVDs a couple of years ago and rewatched the show.

[@joan1224]

I missed the show when i was in grade school in the 70s, i watch 'Man In Atlantis' before doing my homework after dinner ... Patrick Duffy is really awesome as an actor 👍

[@dash-ryan]

It would be awesome if Patrick Duffy did a cameo in one of the Aquaman movies, like Lynda Carter did in Wonder Woman.

[@rodmoore1577]

I thought the same thing. He could've been Atlan. How cool would that have been!!!!

[@aldoalda7970]

Wow that would be awesome. DC listen to this idea.

[@mangacomics1601]

If this was supposed to be Namor....why would he be in an Aquaman movie?

[@justinreilly6619]

I very vaguely remember watching this as a child when it was shown on television when it first came out. I can remember being captivated by the Atlantian and trying to hold my breath for as long as possible when I had a bath in order to copy the main character. I also seem to recall he found his brother, who had had his webbing cut off his fingers and toes? Thanks for the review and memories of this series. 👍

[@frayhua9716]

Pre-Dallas Patrick Duffy stared in the short-lived sci-fi classic but he gain of fame when he plays Bobby Ewing of Dallas the role is the highlight of his career.

[@kennethmartin1300]

That "Porpoise-Style" swimming technique can really work (especially with swim fins on your feet) for short bursts of power thru the water. We have Patrick Duffy to thank for that because we kids would not have thought of trying it otherwise. 🐬 The show was fun and original because everything else was about outer space.

[@hydrolito]

Sea Hunt, Voyage to the bottom of the sea, and flipper all had lots of water in them and came out before this show and seldom about outer space.

[@lylek8933]

@@hydrolito True, but not in the 70s and re-runs really didn't happen until the 80s. MFA was one of the few non-Space Sc-Fi series in the 70s, besides 6 Million Dollar Man (and if you think about it, Steve Austin was an Astronaut, so it has space origins. lol). Now if you include Saturday morning specials, there were a lot more non-space shows like Isis, and Shazam, but I digress. :)

[@tonoornottono]

… i did this and i was born in 2001.

[@felixpoventud3914]

I was looking for this show! When i was a kid i use to watch this show! I was 7or 8 years old! I wish they did the show today, it would rock!

[@MrWorf35]

One of my favourite show as a kid. I was even swimming like Mark Harris and added his logo (a shell over 3 waves; sort of) on a yellow boxer short I fortunately had. The musical theme by Fred Karlin was also one of the highlights of the show. Thanks Jonathan.

[@only257]

Saw this show on tubi tv🎉

[@xkirax2997]

@@only257 Thanks! I'll be watching it on the weekend.

[@curtischildress9580]

I had yellow trunks...made of polyester! I also used to do that swimming style all the time & got better at it.

[@LarkLaTroy]

This was one of the very last TV shows that Victor Buono would work on. The big poet was known for so much more than Batman and Whatever Happened To Baby Jane. He was also in Robin and the 7 Hoods, staring Frank Sinatra. Victor also appeared in the pilot for The Wild Wild West, and 2 episodes in Season 2 of the same show as Count Manzzepie. Victor release an album of his poetry called Heavy, and his book of poetry is title, It Could Be Verse. I always found Victor Buono to be an excellent and enjoyable actor that never took himself to seriously. His appearances in Man From Atlantis were just more of the jolly, big man and his commanding voice. He died far too young and Hollywood lost one of the most enjoyable actors in its history. Thanks for the trip down memory lane, and let me gush about one of the actors that I am a fanboi over.

[@HailAnts]

He also made several very memorable appearances on _The Odd Couple_ TV series as various eccentric characters!

[@timmerred5]

I was so addicted to this show. I used to swim like him as a kid.

[@papalaz4444244]

I used to love this and every kid at the local swimming pool would try and emulate his swimming style. After seeing this video I realise I have no recollection of any actual episodes or stories.

[@michaelmetler6315]

The to head seahorse monster!! The episode where he is a western is awesome.and the one where he is in Romeo and Juliet🤣 I guess the show writers had better drugs than they do today.🖖🖖

[@codebasher1]

The 70's were such a wonderful time. If only I appreciated all the freedom we had. So much that has since been be taken away. I remember seeing a few episodes on Townsville TV at that time; as a kid I craved sci-fi and enjoyed what ever came out at the time.

[@vandergrad]

I loved this show! So sad that it didn't last.

[@CaminoAir]

If no one hired Patrick Duffy before 'Man From Atlantis' then I have to question their judgement. He always had a genuine likeability and sincerity in his performance and stood out in the same way that Bill Bixby did. The part of Mark Harris couldn't have been better cast. Really nice theme by Fred Karlin.

[@carmelcream7662]

I adore Bill Bixby my type of man .

[@Kilroy_5150]

Holy ****! Patric Duffy! I remember this show! :) Wow.

[@SamuelVain]

That was one of my favorite shows is a kid.

[@davidhinkson8856]

I was seven years old when this show was on - all I can remember was Patrick Duffy swimming around in yellow trunks but not much else! His transition to Dallas after this showed his versatility as an actor as that role was totally different.

[@JarlStaubhold]

Just 13 Episodes? Wow... I watched "Der Mann aus Atlantis" as a child in germany. I still remember that theme song and the series.

[@Scottzilla1970]

Yes I remember watching this as a kid in Australia too. I didn't realize there wasn't many episodes as watched it often.

[@nickbonavita1379]

Started scuba diving in 1967 so I watched everything related to underwater and the stories of Atlantis always fascinated the history buff in me. Still hoping the stories of Atlantis are proven to be true in my lifetime.

[@LonicGheshu]

I remember this and recall it often. I never watched Dallas so Patrick Duffy will always be the Man from Atlantis to me. It definitely made a lasting impression from a young kid, I never realised it was so short lived.

[@katim2644]

I loved this show. I remember watching it when I was a kid and it sparked a life-long affection for Patrick Duffy.

[@darrensmith6999]

I remember this well and we all loved it in our home as a kid, a bit like Logan's Run TV show cut short too soon (: Thank you Jonathan (:

[@TerencePetersenAjbro]

Remember it well, only 13 episodes!!?? Great TV in the 70s, especially UFO and Blake's 7. More enjoyable for me than many shows made today.

[@jack1d1XB]

Just don't forget 'The Return of Captain Nemo' with Josè Ferrer, an interesting twist on an original story which was very good!😁👍

[@charlesf.roland542]

I miss those days also. Loved that show 😢

[@belgianfries3739]

Born in 1970, I remember this show but i wasn't aware there were only 13 episodes. Great series though. Thanks for this video !

[@shaner743]

I was 7 to 8 when this series was original run, I can vaguely remember seeing a couple of episodes. So glad that I was able to experience the shows of the 70’s from The Man From Atlantis, Six Million Dollar Man, Space 1999 and etc. I was glued to our large console TV set, ah to go back and experience those simple times again…

[@juicebirdmedia1406]

I need to watch this. One of the few 70’s cult sci fi shows I haven’t seen yet.

[@frankied.2364]

Wow, I totally remember watching this show as a kid in the 70s. Good times!👍

[@MrKimJoJo]

Loved that series.. watched it on German TV.. even though I live in Denmark.. German TV was awesome to watch in the 80’s..

[@thisiszaphod]

MFA, as I recall, was shown in the sleepy, Saturday afternoon kip slot on ITV, after World of Sport and before the evening's big entertainment shows commenced. It deserved it.

[@jameslucas5590]

i loved this series in Texas, USA. I was 8yrs old when it aired and wasn't happy when it was gone.

[@spiff2268]

Damn, I only remember watching two of the TV movies: the first one, and the one about the spores. I have to see the other two now.

[@ivane5110]

Wow, I had no idea (at least can't recall knowing) that this was originally going to be Sub-Mariner! So cool. I was a major Aquaman and fairly big Namor fan back then. So this show was an immediate win for me, even though I have only vague memories of the details of it. Back then I kept thinking that if this could be done then Aquaman or Sub-Marinor should be easy and had my hopes up. I even wished he'd show up on the Hulk. I think they both had a similar serious vibe. I especially liked the idea because we could then sort of get a Defenders with them and the TV movie Doctor Strange. So ironic it turns out the Namor connection was closer than I imagined.

[@vinsanity40k]

when i saw the trailer for the new black panther movie and the swimming of the atlanteans, this is the swimming style i thought of 😄

[@jiggygrand]

1977, what a year for sci fi & the imagination of children. Glad I was there!

[@michaelnepomuceno4233]

wow, this brings back memories of my youth. i even mimic the way he swims whenever i’m in a pool.

[@gem.dionisio]

I remember that show. It was aired in the philippines in 1978 or. 1979 (I was 3 then). I only watched 2 episodes, the pilot and an episode. I was facinated at the submarine and the webbed hands, heck even checked my small hands if I had the same webbing. Memories

[@JohnJackson-mn4ts]

Now there is a blast from the past. Everybody tried swimming like this dude.

[@hydrolito]

Man from Atlantis ran 4 TV movies plus 13 episodes for a total of 17.

[@jeanettecarnell8933]

In the DVD set,do they include the movies and the TV show?

[@MultiSUPERLATIVO]

Thanks Jonny! The show was a huge success in Brazil as well. Such a sad thing it lasted one season only. Victor Buono is surely a great vilain, smart antagonist. By knowing about the lenses one can easily understand how perfectionist the production team was and their attention to detail was one of the reasons why the show is so good.

[@grahamcohen3850]

I loved watching this show in England growing up. Thanks for the memories sir. I love your channel.

[@longlivethefish]

I never missed an episode... Loved it so much that I think that's when my love for the ocean woke up inside of me! When going to the pool I used to play pretend being the 'Man from Atlantis' thank you for helping me bring back all those forgotten memories! 😎🤙

[@RedSiegfried]

I saw this a few times when I was a kid and thought it was odd, but I saw the pilot again several years back and was surprised how damn well it held up, especially the ending. The pilot, at least, was a quality movie.

[@FrankGrauJr]

Loved this show as a kid.

[@Rometiklan]

Even though the show didn't last very long, Man From Atlantis made an impression on me. Always thought Patrick Duffy had the ideal physique and strived to achieve the same when I was a teen and young adult. The show had a pretty good soundtrack...enjoyed the main theme a lot. Thanks for the trip down memory lane! Liked and subscribed!

[@barneyrubble736]

Thank you for taking me back to my favorite childhood show. I was in the US, watching in South Carolina, but I never missed an episode. Your presentation of the interviews which discussed the contacts and other details was AWESOME! Thank you.

[@rosswitte]

Thank you for doing this video. I loved this show. Favorite episode was the well that time traveled into the old west where a guy was gold prospecting and coming back to modern day.

[@stonechen2480]

One of the first American television shows broadcasted in mainland China (1980). It was a huge hit, first time for many (most) Chinese to see Sci-Fi on TV.

[@seanrh4294]

I loved that show as a kid. Watched in Germany and it helped me become a good swimmer.

[@boebender]

Glued to the television!! 6 years old me. Thanks!

[@MorenoJ1973]

I know Patrick Duffy from Dallas and Step by Step. But this one never heard about it or don't remember it because was to young. Born in 1973.

[@MrChupacabra555]

Don't remember much else about the show, but that Theme Music is still as fresh as ever 😄

[@issiewizzie]

I was in love with this series ... was home alone at 8 so this was my companion

[@douglasrose4188]

I loved the show as a kid back then . Like a lot of kids I tried to swim like him. I didn't go very far and got tired and cramps but was a fond memory.

[@morlock2086]

13 episodes and I saw each one of them. Fun for a kid growing up at that time.

[@marcom1898]

Jonathan's videos are jewels. Thank you so much.

[@Tharsos2099]

It takes a while between videos, but when you put one up, it's always a treat

[@homelesshannah50]

Oh holy crap you brought back some memories!! Now please do the Invisible Man with David McCallum, I was so mad when he got shot at the end

[@m.j.r.technologyreveiws1075]

I remember copying the swim moves in my middle school swimming class. It’s been so long that I almost forgot till I saw this. Thanks for the great memories!

[@johnpetty9310]

SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN AND THE INCREDIBLE HULK were .... AND STILL ARE , my 2 favorites from this era.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

I was very little when this show was on, I was obsessed by it at the time.

[@RoguePC4U]

I loved this show as a kid (of 8 or 9-ish?), here in Canada. My friends and I would always mimic the underwater swim technique every time we went to the pool. Funny. Had no idea it was only a pilot, 13 episodes and 3 TV movies... seemed like way more back then.

[@jimmyvibes]

This was my Saturday mornings... or was it weekdays. I forget now, but amazing show from a "simpler" time. I thankfully have the DVDs!

[@no-bozos]

I remember this show, as a young teenager, and all my friends and I trying to swim in the pool like the character. "Look, I'm The Man from Atlantis!"

[@samson7842]

I don’t care what other roles he’s played, he’ll always be the Man From Atlantis to me. I used try and swim like him as a child. I thought I was so cool. …lol

[@Xenwing]

Great video, I'm 51 and I don't remember this tv show. Will have to find it online and watch it sometime. Thanks

[@bradthurkle7217]

This was my favourite show . Loved it.

[@moviesgalore9947]

They should have gone to Hanna Barbera to let them continue it as a saturday morning cartoon that would have worked perfectly and been a hit with kids.

[@lylek8933]

Was in grade school when I watched this series and couldn't get enough of it. Sad they ended the series so soon. Will admit, I chuckled back in the day when I saw Duffy play in Dallas. lolololol :)

[@tiportangeles2696]

I really enjoy ALL your content! Thank you!

[@coasterblocks3420]

I loved that series as a kid. As much for the stories as for the hunky lead.

[@imari2305]

Wow Jonathan this brought back memories!! I watched this show when I was a kid as well and wondered what ever happened to it. then I seen Patrick duffy casted on Dallas and became a huge fan of that show. I never knew he wrote a book about it. Truly awesome. This is my first time to your channel. thanks for all of the info. and for sharing.

[@BoydsofParadise]

6 million Dollar Man first aired in 1973, 4 years before Star Wars. Great video.

[@americanoutside]

I loved this show as a kid! Wow!

[@valdivia1234567]

My brothers and I loved this show!

[@mstanley97]

I loved this show as a kid!! Thank you for this video!!

[@DonnaLang42rockglobally]

I remember watching Man From Atlantis with my youngest nephews while on babysitting duty. I was sad that the show didn't have a longer run, but at least Patrick Duffy's career went on.

[@deanrane1961]

Loved this show as a kid, thanx for shining a light on it.

[@joerusso1161]

God I'm old. Love the show!

[@rodrigoveiga5347]

I vividly remember this series from my childhood (Brazil)!

[@j.j.kucala9835]

Just came across your site and I love it. ❤ I was an enormous fan of The man from Atlantis and Namor was one of my favorite superheroes. My connection with both premises was that I love the water and if I became a superheroe that would be my first choice. I thank you for bringing back wonderful memories of my childhood and I'm excited to watch more of your videos.

[@hankmessaros6700]

Thank you so much. This came on when I was about 7 and through the years I would think about it. Please keep them coming..how about a good horror it's the season lol......

[@EclecticDD]

I was really young, like preschool age when I caught glimpses of this show. It stuck in my memory though because of the oddity of a man with webbed feet, etc. I almost thought that I imagined it until videos like this have come out.

[@Lee.Willcox]

When this came out in England I was 8 and I was spellbound by it. Are you saying "You can still get it today" ? I would love to see it again now that I am old fart. Might make me feel young again 🤭😆 Cracking video dear fellow. Thanks for the memories 🤗🤩😍