On this day March 31 1987 the cyberpunk sci-fi series Max Headroom premiered on ABC. Set in a dystopian future dominated by powerful TV networks and non-stop media the show starred Matt Frewer as both Edison Carter a hard-hitting investigative reporter and Max Headroom his digital alter ego.
The series ran for 2 seasons with a total of 14 episodes and became known for its bold style social commentary and ahead-of-its-time themes. Max Headroom blended satire with science fiction and tackled issues like corporate control media manipulation and technology’s impact on society. While short lived Max Headroom gained a loyal cult following and remains one of the most unique and visually striking shows of the 80s.
Fun fact: Max Headroom originally appeared in a British TV movie in 1985 and was so popular that it led to commercials music videos and this American network series.
Trivia question: What was the name of the actor who played both Edison Carter and Max Headroom in the series?
The series ran for 2 seasons with a total of 14 episodes and became known for its bold style social commentary and ahead-of-its-time themes. Max Headroom blended satire with science fiction and tackled issues like corporate control media manipulation and technology’s impact on society. While short lived Max Headroom gained a loyal cult following and remains one of the most unique and visually striking shows of the 80s.
Fun fact: Max Headroom originally appeared in a British TV movie in 1985 and was so popular that it led to commercials music videos and this American network series.
Trivia question: What was the name of the actor who played both Edison Carter and Max Headroom in the series?
