Series synopsis
Return to the Planet of the Apes is an American sci-fi & fantasy animation television series that premiered on NBC on September 6, 1975. It ended on November 29, 1975. It was created by Friz Freleng, David H. DePatie, Pierre Boulle. It stars Austin Stoker, Philippa Harris, Henry Corden and Richard Blackburn.
While on a mission, three astronauts in their spaceship get caught in a time vortex. They return to Earth in the year 3979 A.D. and discover that intelligent apes are now the highest form of life.
Premise
While on a mission, three astronauts in their spaceship get caught in a time vortex. They return to Earth in the year 3979 A.D. and discover that intelligent apes are now the highest form of life.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Austin Stoker as Jeff Allen (voice)
- Philippa Harris as Dr. Zira (voice)
- Henry Corden as General Urko (voice)
- Richard Blackburn as Dr. Zaius (voice)
- Edwin Mills as Dr. Cornelius (voice)
- Claudette Nevins as Nova / Judy Franklin (voice)
- Tom Williams as Bill Hudson (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | September 6, 1975 | November 29, 1975 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Flames of Doom A trio of astronauts are thrust forward in time. They find themselves fugitives after crash-landing on the Planet of the Apes. |
September 6, 1975 |
| 2 |
Escape from Ape City After nearly dying in an attack on the humanoids' caves by General Urko's gorilla army, Jeff is able to hide with Nova and avoid being captured. |
September 13, 1975 |
| 3 |
The Unearthly Prophecy Urko and his army search the desert for the entrance to the Under-dwellers' caverns. |
September 20, 1975 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 6, 1975 |
| Last aired | November 29, 1975 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 11:00:00 |