Planet Earth (1986 series)

This article is about the 1986 PBS series. For the 2006 BBC series, see Planet Earth (TV series).
Planet Earth
Genre Nature documentary
Narrated by Richard Kiley
Composer(s) Jack Tillar and William Loose
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of episodes 7
Production
Executive producer(s) Thomas Skinner
Producer(s) Debbie Glovin
Running time 57 minutes (Total 399 minutes approx.)
Broadcast
Original channel PBS
Picture format 4:3
Audio format Dolby Digital Stereo
First shown in 1986

Planet Earth is a seven-episode PBS television documentary series, focusing on our planet, narrated by Richard Kiley.

According to promotional materials for the series, "This vivid seven-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."

Episode list

  1. Episode: "The Living Machine"
  2. Episode: "The Blue Planet"
  3. Episode: "The Climate Puzzle"
  4. Episode: "Tales from Other Worlds"
  5. Episode: "The Solar Sea"
  6. Episode: "Gifts from the Earth"
  7. Episode: "The Fate of the Earth"