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  • Hard Time on Planet Earth (1989–1989)
  • TV Series | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Hard Time on Planet Earth (1989–1989)
TV Series | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Jesse, an alien exiled to Earth, finds himself in Los Angeles. His only companion is a floating, orb-shaped robotic parole officer named Control. Doomed to stay on Earth until Jesse can show compassion, Control helps him lead as normal a ...See moreJesse, an alien exiled to Earth, finds himself in Los Angeles. His only companion is a floating, orb-shaped robotic parole officer named Control. Doomed to stay on Earth until Jesse can show compassion, Control helps him lead as normal a life as possible, but not knowing Earthly ways Jesse often finds himself in trouble. Written by Tony Meier See less
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Creators
Jim Thomas (writer) | John Thomas (writer)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Mar 1, 1989

Release date (First episode)
Mar 1, 1989 (United States)

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Cast

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218 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
13
Danny Mann
Control / Bus Passenger Control / Bus Passenger   See fewer
13
Brad Koepenick
Bill Webber / Young Man Bill Webber / Young Man   See fewer
2
Kent Stoddard
Bellman Bellman   See fewer
2
Barry Dennen
Hotel Clerk Hotel Clerk   See fewer
2
Catherine Paolone
Mrs. Rosetti Mrs. Rosetti   See fewer
2
Timothy Blake
Ms. Yardley Ms. Yardley   See fewer
2
Shane Ralston
Freak / Street Punk Freak / Street Punk   See fewer
2
1
1
Sandahl Bergman
Danielle Spencer Danielle Spencer   See fewer
1
Sam McMurray
Dr. Cyrus Jordan Dr. Cyrus Jordan   See fewer
1
Jamie Rose
Dr. Laura Rowlands Dr. Laura Rowlands   See fewer
1
1
Larry B. Scott
Corporal Curtis Tillman Corporal Curtis Tillman   See fewer
1
Robin Riker
Sullivan Sullivan   See fewer
1
Gordon Jump
Wally Banks Wally Banks   See fewer
1
Grainger Hines
Travis Brady Travis Brady   See fewer
1
1
Darcy Marta
Erin Parker Erin Parker   See fewer
1
Doug Johnson
Bill Mitchner Bill Mitchner   See fewer
1
Adam Arkin
Harry Newcomb Harry Newcomb   See fewer
1
1
1
Tim Dunigan
Michael Michael   See fewer
1
Karen Landry
Sue Parker Sue Parker   See fewer
1
Paul Comi
Frank Russo Frank Russo   See fewer
1
Roscoe Orman
Captain Ralston Captain Ralston   See fewer
1
Michael Alldredge
Buck McGrew Buck McGrew   See fewer
1
Lezlie Deane
Carrie Robbins Carrie Robbins   See fewer
1
Jayne Modean
Lieutenant Arlene Michaels Lieutenant Arlene Michaels   See fewer
1
1
Brandon Bluhm
Timmy Hogan Timmy Hogan   See fewer
1
Dave Shelley
Mr. Roberts Mr. Roberts   See fewer
1
James Handy
Mr. Parker Mr. Parker   See fewer
1
Christian Jacobs
Mark Brady Mark Brady   See fewer
1
Scott Jaeck
Lieutenant Taylor Lieutenant Taylor   See fewer
1
Réal Andrews
Deacon Powell Deacon Powell   See fewer
1
Anne Wyndham
Ruth Newcomb Ruth Newcomb   See fewer
1
Mark Thomas Miller
Mike Russo Mike Russo   See fewer
1
Paul Tuerpe
Coldstream Coldstream   See fewer
1
Rod Arrants
Kohler Kohler   See fewer
1
1
Charles Bouvier
Mr. Boothby Mr. Boothby   See fewer
1
1
William Sadler
Officer Rollman Officer Rollman   See fewer
1
Tom Lister Jr.
John Henry John Henry   See fewer
1
Christian Clemenson
Herb Leavitt Herb Leavitt   See fewer
1
Marshall Bell
Master Sergeant Stryker Master Sergeant Stryker   See fewer
1
Lycia Naff
Connie Russo Connie Russo   See fewer
1
Leon Russom
Merrick Merrick   See fewer
1
Caryn Richman
Janet Gleason Janet Gleason   See fewer
1
Robert Schenkkan
DeSalvo DeSalvo   See fewer
1
Richard Roat
Chancellor Payton Chancellor Payton   See fewer
1
Greg Kean
Shelby Shelby   See fewer
1
Sandy Simpson
Fred Waterman Fred Waterman   See fewer
1
Gerry Gibson
Lt. Dan Lawry Lt. Dan Lawry   See fewer
1
1
Mike Hagerty
Deputy #2 Deputy #2   See fewer
1
Ken Jenkins
Sergeant Burdick Sergeant Burdick   See fewer
1
Jack Riley
Actor Actor   See fewer
1
Roger Aaron Brown
Officer Stoff Officer Stoff   See fewer
1
1
Al Ruscio
Carlo Caretti Carlo Caretti   See fewer
1
Raymond O'Connor
Phil Marker Phil Marker   See fewer
1
Tim Ryan
Captain Vance Butler Captain Vance Butler   See fewer
1
1
Michael Cutt
Joe Pierce Joe Pierce   See fewer
1
Vinny Argiro
Vendor Vendor   See fewer
1
Rick Lieberman
Mr. Hogan Mr. Hogan   See fewer
1
1
1
Katherine Cannon
Mrs. Hogan Mrs. Hogan   See fewer
1
Trevor Eyster
Jonathan Newcomb Jonathan Newcomb   See fewer
1
William Lanteau
Reinhardt Reinhardt   See fewer
1
Lisa Mende
Bookstore Clerk Bookstore Clerk   See fewer
1
James Lashly
Deputy #1 Deputy #1   See fewer
1
Stephen Liska
Tom Caretti Tom Caretti   See fewer
1
Jon Stafford
Hudson Hudson   See fewer
1
1
1
1
1
Art Bradford
Rodeo Announcer Rodeo Announcer   See fewer
1
1
1
Billy Stevenson
Kiosk Operator Kiosk Operator   See fewer
1
Elaine Wilkes
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Magic Schwarz
Bullwhip Bullwhip   See fewer
1
Tony Colitti
Franco Franco   See fewer
1
1
Tom Silardi
Vic Caretti Vic Caretti   See fewer
1
Laura Malone
Woman Thief Woman Thief   See fewer
1
Marcia Brandwynne
Anchorwoman Anchorwoman   See fewer
1
Charles Gruber
Taxi Driver Taxi Driver   See fewer
1
1
Julia Sweeney
Gladys Gladys   See fewer
1
1
1
Ronnie Schell
Announcer Announcer   See fewer
1
1
Rhonda Aldrich
Salesperson Salesperson   See fewer
1
1
Rick Garcia
Alvarez Alvarez   See fewer
1
Shelly Lipkin
Director Director   See fewer
1
1
1
Darren E. Burrows
Young Man Young Man   See fewer
1
1
Brian Brophy
Van Dyke Van Dyke   See fewer
1
John DiSanti
Master Sergeant Hurley Master Sergeant Hurley   See fewer
1
1
Bill Dearth
Military VIP Military VIP   See fewer
1
Héctor Mercado
Pickett Pickett   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Judyann Elder
Mrs. Tillman Mrs. Tillman   See fewer
1
Clayton Landey
Galloway Galloway   See fewer
1
1
Don Draper
Jewelry Store Manager Jewelry Store Manager   See fewer
1
Kelly Andrus
Date #2 Date #2   See fewer
1
Marc Silver
Archie Archie   See fewer
1
Alice Borden
Teacher #1 Teacher #1   See fewer
1
1
Tom Alexander
Male Model Male Model   See fewer
1
Mitch Ford
Jerry Jerry   See fewer
1
Terri Hoyos
Cashier Cashier   See fewer
1
Kelly Miracco
Date #3 Date #3   See fewer
1
1
Emily Dole
Mountain Fiji Mountain Fiji   See fewer
1
Frantz Turner
Patrolman Patrolman   See fewer
1
David Dunard
Detective Smits Detective Smits   See fewer
1
1
Robert Balderson
Husband Husband   See fewer
1
Dylan Arrants
Punk #2 Punk #2   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Ursula Hayden
Babe, the Farmer's Daughter Babe, the Farmer's Daughter   See fewer
1
Hank Stone
Bruno Bruno   See fewer
1
B'nard Lewis
Jewelryman Jewelryman   See fewer
1
Jeffrey Lampert
Executive Executive   See fewer
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Terri Berland
Woman #1 Woman #1   See fewer
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1
Ann Gillespie
Beautiful Woman Beautiful Woman   See fewer
1
1
Tania Coleridge
Marlene Marlene   See fewer
1
Linda Lutz
Woman Woman   See fewer
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Mark Sussman
Freshman Freshman   See fewer
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Laura James
Mrs. Tucci Mrs. Tucci   See fewer
1
1
1
John Batis
Chauffeur Chauffeur   See fewer
1
1
Robert Devlin
Fan #2 Fan #2   See fewer
1
Peach Janae
Vicky Victory Vicky Victory   See fewer
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Martha Hackett
Makeup / Wardrobe Makeup / Wardrobe   See fewer
1
Stephen Lee
Fast Food Junkie Fast Food Junkie   See fewer
1
1
Beckie Mullen
Sally, the Farmer's Daughter Sally, the Farmer's Daughter   See fewer
1
Raymond Lynch
Detective Detective   See fewer
1
Paunita Nichols
Bartender Bartender   See fewer
1
Shana Washington
Vanessa Tillman Vanessa Tillman   See fewer
1
James Carrera
Serviceman Serviceman   See fewer
1
David Katz
Kid #2 Kid #2   See fewer
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Jerome Front
Waiter Waiter   See fewer
1
Patricia Tallman
Frances Frances   See fewer
1
1
Anthony Mangano
Punk #1 Punk #1   See fewer
1
1
1
Jim Raymond
Businessman Businessman   See fewer
1
Bill Dunnam
Truck Driver Truck Driver   See fewer
1
Trish Doolan
Railroad Loader Railroad Loader   See fewer
1
Brendan McKane
Sheriff Sarandon Sheriff Sarandon   See fewer
1
George Kyle
Bouncer Bouncer   See fewer
1
Perry Anzilotti
Exerciser Exerciser   See fewer
1
Julio Medina
Gardener Gardener   See fewer
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Dean R. Miller
Chicken Boy Man Chicken Boy Man   See fewer
1
Fran Montano
Promoter Promoter   See fewer
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Chuck Sloan
Car Salesman Car Salesman   See fewer
1
R. Leo Schreiber
Customer Customer   See fewer
1
Michael Scoggins
Bachelor #1 Bachelor #1   See fewer
1
Alex Lende
Man #1 Man #1   See fewer
1
1
Howard Mungo
Cop #1 Cop #1   See fewer
1
1
Ed Levey
Salesman Salesman   See fewer
1
1
James Casey
Bachelor #2 Bachelor #2   See fewer
1
Claudio Martin
Punk #1 Punk #1   See fewer
1
1
Minerva Scelza
News Commentator News Commentator   See fewer
1
Eric Chambers
Strider #2 Strider #2   See fewer
1
Greg Rusin
Vendor Vendor   See fewer
1
Karen Todd
Model Model   See fewer
1
Wren T. Brown
Visiting Broker Visiting Broker   See fewer
1
Juney Smith
Newsperson Newsperson   See fewer
1
George Siegal
Reporter #1 Reporter #1   See fewer
1
Brent DeHart
M.P. #1 M.P. #1   See fewer
1
Christine Cattell
Receptionist Receptionist   See fewer
1
Joe Nesnow
Jogger Jogger   See fewer
1
Jake Jacobs
Driver Driver   See fewer
1
Julie Moran
Reporter Reporter   See fewer
1
1
Keith Tellez
Punk #2 Punk #2   See fewer
1
1
1
Armando Guerrero
Referee Referee   See fewer
1
Paige Price
Concession Girl Concession Girl   See fewer
1
Billy Varga
Referee #1 Referee #1   See fewer
1
James Boone
Wrestler Wrestler   See fewer
1
Cooter Malloy
Fan #3 Fan #3   See fewer
1
Mary Morrissey
Runaway (uncredited) Runaway (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Nancy Daly
Dementia (uncredited) Dementia (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Jody Haselbarth
Tulsa (uncredited) Tulsa (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Helena LaCount
Daisy (uncredited) Daisy (uncredited)   See fewer
1
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