The Max Headroom Show
A television series loosely based on the cyberpunk television film "Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future". The film was set in a near future where corrupt corporations controlled much of the world and manipulated the public for the sake of television ratings and wealth. The television reporter Edison Carter suffers a serious head injury while fleeing from henchmen connected to his own corrupt boss. A mad scientist attempts to use Carter's mind and memories to create an artificially intelligent clone of Carter. The clone develops a distinct appearance and personality, using the name Max Headroom. Max quickly becomes a popular television host on a pirate station, delivering biting commentary and rapid-fire humor. The television series only briefly alluded to Max's origin story from the film, while featuring Max as both a host and a commentator on music videos of the 1980s. The setting of the first season was unclear, while the second season was set in a lounge bar.
- 1985-1986
- 3 seasons
- Cinemax
- Animation, Comedy, Music, Science Fiction, Talk & Interview
A television series loosely based on the cyberpunk television film "Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future". The film was set in a near future where corrupt corporations controlled much of the world and manipulated the public for the sake of television ratings and wealth. The television reporter Edison Carter suffers a serious head injury while fleeing from henchmen connected to his own corrupt boss. A mad scientist attempts to use Carter's mind and memories to create an artificially intelligent clone of Carter. The clone develops a distinct appearance and personality, using the name Max Headroom. Max quickly becomes a popular television host on a pirate station, delivering biting commentary and rapid-fire humor. The television series only briefly alluded to Max's origin story from the film, while featuring Max as both a host and a commentator on music videos of the 1980s. The setting of the first season was unclear, while the second season was set in a lounge bar.
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Season 3 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Episode #3.1
Fri, Aug 1, 1986 30 mins
Awards
- 1987 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Animated Film - Nominated
- 1987 - ACE - Music Host - Winner
- 1985 - ACE - Art Direction on Film - Nominated
- 1985 - ACE - Dramatic Special - Nominated
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