Otherworld
From Sci-Fi on TV
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Synopsis
While touring an Egyptian pyramid, a family is transported through a vortex to a bizarre universe. To find their way home, they have to travel to the city of Imar, while making sure to avoid the evil Kommander Kroll.
Broadcast History
"Otherworld" aired on the CBS broadcast network. It premiered on January 26, 1985. The pilot was filmed as a two hour movie, but was broken into two episodes. The first half aired as episode one, the second half as episode five.
On DVD / Video
There is no DVD release scheduled for this show.
Cast
Main Cast
- Sam Groom as Hal Sterling
- Gretchen Corbett as June Sterling
- Tony O'Dell as Trace Sterling
- Jonna Lee as Gina Sterling
- Brandon Crane as Smith Sterling ( episodes 1, 5 )
- Chris Hebert as Smith Sterling ( episodes 2 - 4, 6 - 8 )
- Jonathan Banks as Commander Nuveen Kroll
Recurring Cast
- Peter Bromilow as Praetor
- Wayne Alexander as Lieutenant
Episode List
"Rules of Attraction"
Aired: January 26, 1985
The Sterlings pass through the Great Pyramid, arriving in the otherworld. Androids are sent to destroy them; they take Kroll's access crystal, and escape with the aid of a girl Trace falls in love with. Guest Cast: James Hampton, Amanda Wise, Barbara Stuart, Ray Walston.
"The Zone Troopers Build Men"
Aired: February 2, 1985
Drafted by the Zone Troopers, Trace tries to become an officer when he finds it's the only way out. Guest Cast: Robert O'Reilly, Mark Lenard.
"Paradise Lost"
Aired: February 9, 1985
An island paradise harbors hidden horrors for Hal, who is bewitched by a diabolical temptress. Guest Cast: Cindy Eilbacher, Barbara Stock.
"Rock and Roll Suicide"
Aired: February 16, 1985
Gina and Trace are a big success as rock singers, until Kroll sees their show and almost catches the family. Guest Cast: Michael Callan, Sarah Burton, Michael Ensign, Jerry Levene.
"Village of the Motorpigs"
Aired: February 23, 1985
The Sterlings are captured by a drug-numbed biker society where families are outlawed. Guest Cast: Vincent Schiavelli, Jeff East, Charles Lane, Marjoe Gortner.
"I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar"
Aired: March 2, 1985
Trace is put up for auction in a society where women rule and men are slaves. When Kroll arrives, they capture him and auction him as well. Guest Cast: Beverly Todd, Elaine Giftos, Susan Powell.
"Mansion of the Beast"
Aired: March 9, 1985
A repulsive beast falls in love with June and imprisons her on his impenetrable estate. Guest Cast: Alan Feinstein, John Astin.
"Princess Metra"
Aired: March 16, 1985
Gina is mistaken for a long-lost princess, and finds danger not honor in the title. Guest Cast: Carolyn Seymour, Hunt Block, Byron Morrow, Joan Foley, Drake Hogestyn.
