The Phoenix TV Series Intro 1982

[@christiancampagna2229]

Now I know I'm not crazy. Nobody ever seemed to remember this show but me.

[@Market-ro1gp]

Your not crazy,Christian! I remember this show very well. It was on ABC TV. I really enjoyed it, unfortunately it didn't last but only 5 episodes. I was in city college at the time. I was 20.✌️

[@christiancampagna2229]

@@Market-ro1gp LOL! I was only 9 at that time.

[@damienthorne861]

I did!

[@akirahojo2]

I was only 10 I think.

[@shaggyrumplenutz1610]

I remember it.

[@howardbeale661]

Never missed this show -- for all of the 5 weeks it aired! Judson Scott RULES

[@dubbified]

Heck yea!! Oldschool AF.. and this was on point for the day!

[@Zurround]

In Wrath of Khan he felt even more charismatic to me than Khan himself even though the main villain should be more charismatic than his 2nd in command.

[@daniellafferety4025]

Wish for a redue possibly with the 1970-1980s? Doctor strange.

[@livingRPG]

Yet another tv show that i loved as a child and hated to see end so soon, like Sledghammer, Voyagers, Tails of the Gold Monkey and probably others that i have completely forgotten about, they were awesome.

[@IshmaelKipling]

What about Automan? Do you remember Automan?

[@livingRPG]

@@IshmaelKipling unfortunately I do not remember that one. Had to look up a trailer on it and it seems I missed out on seeing it or my memory isn't what it used to be lol

[@kliffjumper]

I vividly remember an episode where Bennu sees a kid playing an arcade video game called Phoenix and then wins the game or gets an outrageous score--something like that! Call me crazy but I remember this--what a great show!!

[@AuntKreez888]

I never forgot this!! I'm glad I'm not the only one that remembers!!!

[@dewfall56]

I remember this. I was hooked as a kid after I saw The Phoenix go into a burning building to rescue a cat and her kittens. He brought them all out holding their box in his arms, and surrounded by some kind of protective energy field. Made my eyes sweat.

[@adamsv1000]

Oh Man, the good old days. When Tv show had class and style. When I thought that it would cool to be an adult and that th eworld is great. The good old memories. Thanks Adam

[@robinmackay9425]

I loved this tv show, was sad when they cancelled it, left too many unanswered questions. Wish they'd resurrect this series!

[@ThoughtTraveler]

This show was UNDER Appreciated.

[@クリス1970]

So true. I wish I could find it on DVD. It's strange but a lot of people either remember it and have no idea that it was even a TV show.

[@bobdavis4848]

@@クリス1970 They either remember it and have no idea that it was even a TV show or what? You mean they thought it was a movie?

[@Primalxbeast]

I just saw a Wrath of Khan clip and remembered there was a series I liked with this guy in it and had a heck of a time finding his name, and the name of the show. I can't believe I remembered it. I was only 11. Wow, shows from back then sure look cheezy when you're an adult. Thanks for posting this. It's kind of annoying to only be able to almost remember something.

[@kliffjumper]

Excellent!! Thank you for confirming this. I thought this show was great back in the day, and too bad it didn't last long.--I wish TV Land would quit showing Andy Griffith and Gunsmoke five million times and put hidden TV treasures like this on once in awhile!!

[@CrusaderK]

Glad to see the love for this show! I really loved it as a kid and was all into the "hero on the run" thing. Bennu was a man of peace who was trying to find his purpose in the world. I remember meeting Judson Scott at a Star Trek (?) convention years after and I asked him about the show. He said he was still working to bring it back to TV. Shame it never happened. It was a cool show.

[@fschalk]

I totally remember seeing Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan when I was 7 years old, and thinking, WOW, Khan's son is THE PHOENIX...stoked, I was.

[@DavidCourtney]

I knew this TV show existed ... it goes back to one of my earliest childhood memories. (I was only 6 when it was on TV.) The only memory I had of this show was the golden medallion that he would hold up to the sun to get his power. I was too young to know who any of the actors were and I couldn't remember the name of the show. And no one I knew had ever heard of it. So finally ... after all these years, it's awesome to see this intro ... proving this show was real and not my imagination. :)

[@fricksphonesux5054]

Watched this as a Kid. NO waste of time and money on any remakes, they only fall short of expectations.

[@rangekat]

for those like autobotark who wondered who the actor is his name is Judson Scott, he has done alot of good movie roles including Pallantine in blade, Joachim in wrath of khan, and Lt. James in the original V series, he's a excellent actor and musician who unfortunately as far as i'm concerned hasn't gotten the recognition he deserves, because he's most definetly been blessed with many excellent and strong good talents

[@mickmoart]

The amulet of fire! This was a bad-ass show from my youth! :D

[@amilyn13]

Hmm... there was a pilot movie and four episodes. This was 27 years ago and I STILL remember watching it! In 1982, it didn't suck.

[@ralphyetmore]

"...endowed with a superior mullet." Wow! Only 5 episodes. Those mere 5 episodes made a lasting impression on me.

[@criticalmask]

Thank you, thank you for the memories. I used to play the TV theme over & over on the piano like when i was a kid! Looking back, I was in so awe-sruck. Now, I'm like -- wow, it really seemed dated. Great concept though and of course, a good score. Thanks for having it!

[@setpunks13]

I remember watching this. It was a good idea for a show. Its too bad it didnt catch on. I always thought Judson Scott (who almost always had been cast as villains) had a fascinating presence.

[@moneyclaude2500]

I haven't see this show inna long time!!!!!! WOW! Good Work You Tube! Y'all bring back A lot of memories!!!!!

[@SmokysRides]

Wow, thanks for posting this. Blast from the past!! Wild thing is this guy is still acting. I know he's been in multiple Star Trek (old and new). I don't know what it was but I was always addicted to the short-lived stuff. Did a good job feeding my imagination! Who says TV can't raise your kids!! lol

[@badger500]

This was my favorite show when I was 11 or so, even with only four shows produced. Something about that whole ancient astronaut New Agey thing hit me where I lived even at that age, it was just cool and smart and mystical. That and a little Nimoy hosting "In Search Of..." and I was all set.

[@Devo13]

This show changed my life. One of the great,underappreciated shows ever. Should have been a cult hit but somehow got lost.

[@gregtracy9322]

It was at the very beginning of the time period when people videotaped things at home. Not exactly lost, but largely forgotten... by most people.

[@Renown49]

I remember this show. I used to watch it back in the 80's. I enjoyed watching it. Too bad it only lasted 1 season.

[@Thorrson7]

Gods I LOVED this show!! 👏👏👏

[@TheCoolProfessor]

I remember this show! It was one of my favorites and just seeing the opening again makes me feel.....really old!

[@naturesfinest4871]

You're as young as you feel

[@TheJpep2424]

@@naturesfinest4871 I feel old watching that

[@naturesfinest4871]

Did you ever watch the 1981 "Darkroom" series? Really great horror anthology show hosted by the great James Coburn.

[@Penny6604]

Wish it was available for streaming somewhere! Loved this show as a kid!

[@targetrender9529]

Great show. Best part of the whole show was when he played the 'Phoenix' arcade game and beat it, giving the kids free games! Wish I could track down one of those prop Phoenix medallions. : )

[@TimeStrider]

I found one here... www.ebay.com/itm/Judson-Scott-The-Phoenix-Phoenix-Medallion-Re-creation/362238050377?hash=item5457120049:g:WIkAAOSwRTVafzUx:sc:USPSFirstClass!94577!US!-1

[@jokarpinski22]

Holy crap, the guy from Ancient Aliens has dedicated his entire life to the research of something that was a tv show from his childhood

[@culwin]

The pizza place on the corner had a Phoenix game that I played (and never saw anywhere else back then), and then this show appeared and I remember it showing the game. Loved it.

[@HartLakeElliot]

i remember this show. i was only eight years old in '82, but remember loving the theme music!

[@bruenastralith5404]

I've been humming this song since the '80s! This was a great idea worth rebooting.

[@Dartagnan65]

Somebody tell J Michael S. to make it a subplot of the new Babylon 5!!

[@chrisw6164]

That’s Khan’s Number One. He deserved better. But I’m totally going to watch this, the full TV movie is on KZbin

[@NoirHammer]

I remember Judson Scott mostly for The Phoenix and not Star Trek. Strange how certain shows stick with a person. Saw the show when it originally aired.

[@RunDCM]

I remember this as a kid. I was 6 and Star Wars and Saturday morning cartoons were the way back then. During the Atari days.

[@suzjeffs]

Talk about nostalgia....thanks for this! I vividly remember playing this at recess. Dang, I'm old!

[@valdivia1234567]

I remember this show. I was 13, loved it!

[@rolandbujeiro42]

Same here!

[@tgltyty]

Gotta love the OLD saturday morning shows. I am 41 YO and I still wish they would bring back cartoons on saturday mornings. it is so hard to find any on TV today.

[@bonniestrait9138]

I remember watching this show! I loved it I was upset when they stopped the series! I never saw the ending it ! I wish you would play the whole series again!😍

[@brianthompson9241]

There were only 5 episodes. :(

[@Orbot]

HAHA YES!! I remeber this one!! One of my favorite live action series as an 80's kid! Man, the 80's had it ALL!!

[@michaelbauer5081]

Yea, and Heather Thomas from the FALL GUY!!!

[@sonofherne]

Thanks for sharing the clip. Such a shame this only lasted a few episodes. It is dated watching it now, but nevertheless it had heart and intelligence, I always get a warm glow when watching it. There were several scripts knocking around for unaired episodes which gives us fans more to think about. I doubt we'll ever see a dvd release somehow, but we can only hope some obscure cable channel will continue to repeat it for future generations every now and again.

[@siguardvolsung]

I loved this as a kid.

[@siguardvolsung]

Well, aren't you just a neurotic dumbass?

[@messysnacks]

john lockett Except Jesus you say? Now I'm confused, who should I worship?

[@hdjksa52]

Yeah me too. I remember the high pitched sound that he used to make when he used his power.

[@mrmoore1970]

@Fektthis you came up with good classic shows...Manimal, Automan,The Powers of Mathew Star were some of my favorites!!!

[@laoraarkeman5433]

we can see mr richard lynch in every tv show on the 80's. always as a bad guy. respect him.

[@Aramanth]

Wow I was addicted to this show!! I remember the time he did find his partner, Mira only to lose her again!! Good stuff!!

[@Royfokker73]

Man those were childhood staples! Although I had totally forgot this show!

[@TenchiBushi]

I was so into this show as a kid. Too bad it was short lived.

[@turbotime1964]

The things you stumble on KZbin. I totally forgot about this show until I saw this. It is all coming back now. I remember one scene where Judson Scott was floating in mid air.

[@chrissbfan]

I loved this series and have it. I did meet Judson Scott at a couple of sf conventions as well.

[@Beastinblue]

I have been trying to remember the title of this tv show for years. Thanks for the upload.

[@JenJui]

I do remember this show, this was my favorite show on tv when i was a kid. it's funny, I thought for fore this show was on for one whole season at least, but I just found out, via the net, that it was only on for "1 Month." man, if One show, that was on for only 1 Month, can make me never forget it, then that show needs to be Back on Tv Now! Please Bring Back "the Phoenix" and "Judson Scott," I Never forgot this show, Or Judson Scott. I Miss You Bennu (aka Judson) ;)

[@tbuffi3790]

Used to love this show sorry it was so short

[@attilasmash]

I remember i was five years old when this show came out, i just remember being totally mesmerized by it.

[@lucianoguerra9013]

I love it too. An we never got to see him find Mira. That's what hurt the most. Makes you wonder how old was Judson Scott was 30 yrs old when the series first aired. He always hit me as being old even than. They should have picked a younger actor. Not that he was not good. An he did have that look of mysterious or alien about him. But he was American. Thank You Loader.

[@chrisjohnston4445]

Really loved this show, and the character, Bennu. Don't understand why it was never released on DVD, Digitally Remastered. There have been some really crappy shows with just as few episodes that managed to get DVDs, like _Pink Lady & Jeff._

[@natazer]

Dude, I have been racking my brain trying to remember the name of this damn show. I was like five and thought this was the coolest show! Awesome!

[@JenJui]

there were several people on here that said this show was only on for '1 month,' but me, myself, I could have swore it was on for Much Longer than that....I was sure it was on longer than that. but according to several others, it was only on for a month. I don't know. anyway, I wish they'd bring it back on. because it was my Favortie show on tv at the time.

[@deadpope1]

I remember this show fondly! Thank you for uploading this!

[@culwin]

I was one of the 50 people (lets be honest - kids) who watched this show when it was on

[@hazelbays]

Thanks for putting this out there. I loved this show as a kid and almost forgot about it, except for the times I've gone back and watched Wrath of Kahn. I would recognize the actor but could not remember the name of the show.

[@emileschaffhaunssen177]

Richard Lynch ... Great Actor ! Supporting role, eternal villain and a nice role in highlander ... Memories 💖👍

[@Candylyn1975]

I was 6 when this came on and I loved it. Thank you for posting!!!

[@Steeler7Girl]

No idea why this show ever got cut! Loved it.

[@KortKramer]

I wore out playing the theme song on my cassette recorder. I think I taped it back to back several times so that I could keep listening to this (Night Rider's song too). I was 11 and the show made a big impression on me. So sad it was only 5 episodes. I'm glad other people felt the same way as me.

[@360whiplash]

I used to watch this show when it first came out. The guy who plays the Phoenix also came out in Star Trek 2 as Khan's buddy the same year.

[@minimumheadroom8339]

I watched this show and was sad to see it didn't make it.

[@jamesfarris3487]

Never even heard of this one. Missed it completely. Kinda looks like I didn't miss anything...

[@Anlushac11]

I love how in the opening it says the Phoenix was endowed with superior intelligence but when the same actor was dying on the bridge of the USS Reliant in Wrath OF Khan he grabs Khan's tunic and says "Yours is the superior intellect".

[@lsarac1]

I liked this show ...i wish it was on DVD i would buy it

[@teddytayl]

I remember the pilot for this show like it was yesterday. I was young, but I remember how I loved that first show, even though it had a sort of a sad ending. They completely changed the concept after that show and I was disappointed, even though they brought in Richard Lynch to hunt The Phoenix. Seriously if any one has even a snippet of that pilot I sure wish they would post it.

[@akellmurr72]

Thank you for uploading this...this made my day.

[@smallvillefan72]

I remember this series and the theme song. Lol the 80's were a great time to be a kid.

[@mofrakker]

I remember parts of this. We didn't have good reception on that station. I remember Bennu, the actor's name & the girl he was searching for. I remember him playing Joachim (Khan's right hand man) on Star Trek 2 (uncredited in an important role) and as a psycopathic serial killer in the 1982 movie "I the Jury" (if you have a chance too see this one...it KICKS ASS!)... but I don't remeber the plot, just that it was cool at the time

[@decu68]

I remember his show as well. The main thing I remember is him playing a video game that had something to do with a phoenix and was winning quite easily with all these kids watching him and cheering him on.

[@gailowens5609]

I loved this show!

[@robertserrato3596]

After watching the show I began to read Eric Vaughn daniken book,"chariots of the gods". Ever since then I've been a believer in the ancient gods.

[@badger500]

The Sci-Fi Channel aired all four episodes around 1993ish as part of their Sci Fi Series Collection--not sure if they have aired them again since, though probably.

[@SlvrHowl]

Loved it as a kid.

[@Sammysan123]

Loved this show :)

[@griffisdenny]

god i love that show.. it was cool back then

[@azrikhairol4941]

I remembered this ❤️

[@KarenFreemanSmith]

I loved this show...thanks for posting

[@Beamshipcaptain]

I remember Judson Scott was a lead player in STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN, also in 1982.

[@phylosophycalwisdom]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING. YOU HAVE JUST CONFIRMED MY GREATEST SUSPICION ABOUT MYSELF. ONE LOVE!!

[@sayndee2]

This should have been huge! It was huge in my life when I saw it. I have never forgotten it. And was responsible for a petition to keep it on the air. But it was still cancelled. It should have stayed on the air.

[@jericho4004]

Oh yeah. I loved that show as a kid.

[@RX552VBK]

This show was cancelled before Scott co-starred in ST:II. I remember it being an interesting concept--think I was 15. I remember Phoenix not being able to live in an air-conditioned room. Real strange!

[@kobrakitsch877]

AUTOMAN. LUCAN. THE PHOENIX. They should have teamed up together in a special crossover television movie event.

[@chocolateandbooks]

Oh man, I remember this show. My mom and I loved it, lol. Always wondered what happened to it.

[@SithScorp]

This is the type of show that deserves a remake.

[@neohermitist]

Story of my life right there.

[@eknivsnikta]

yes! me too! i would ask everyone about it and no one had any idea what i was talking about...phoenixes came up tonight, and i thought i would search again, and here it is, finally!

[@beloon1970]

Vaugely remember this show.Looking at it now it has the look and feel of the movie "Starman" with some of Erich von Däniken Chariots of the Gods thrown in for good measure. For its time it is probably pretty ahead of its time considering all the alien type of shows and movies you see in entertaiment today.

[@darkavengermanowar]

Great show with Judson Scott who played Joachim in Star Trek 2 and on V The Series.

[@jethropu]

I remember watching this as a kid; This could've been as big as StarGate, but the production/effects were very much '1982'....

[@deadlaughter2]

HOLY SHIT..I actually remember this show. I was 6 y/o. It's like total instantaneous recall or something.

[@kcsledge95]

I remember trying to make a power medallion like that. It was only one day, but I have no explanation on how I was able to lift a large slab of wood (at least large for a 7 year old) over my head with it, but not without it. Placebo maybe. Love that music, even if it was 80's synthesizer cheese. I think it cancelled because nobody wants to see Judson Scott play a good guy.

[@buddyjones5419]

Another lost classic that only a handful remember

[@InweTaralom]

I used to LOVE this show, and was supremely P.U.'ed when they took it off of the air. I wish they'd ring it back.

[@Dartagnan65]

Is the actor still alive? That would be funny. I still have a nostalgic place for this too.

[@RodCornholio]

The poster, youtube, and the internet have made it possible to view something I had last seen 26 years ago; that I thought was lost to time. Thank you all!