As someone born after the 1966 series ended, I found the 1988 series more of my time and place. The original 7 year series set it's footprints in TV history, and the 1988 revival was the perfect continuation.
Many 1966 fans thought of the 1988 series to be nothing compared to the original. I disagree. The 1988 series continued the work of IMF and it was all up-to-pair with the original stories and cast members. Even Peter Graves continued as the star of the show on their new adventures, using high tech equipment and amazing gadgets.
The success of the 1988 show is measured all across the world. I recently found out that many countries across the world are still airing reruns of the popular 1988 series: The U.K., The Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, among others. Not to mention local U.S. stations, joining the international community.
I'm also of the opinion that the Tom Cruise interpretation of the IMF concept is way off the chart. It saden me a great deal to see such an unique and wonderful saga turned into a cheap action concept, not very different from similar low budget Hollywood productions. I was however pleased to know that none of the original cast members agreed to be part of such a different idea of what IMF really is.
For many many years I have hoped and wished for a VHS/DVD release of the 1988 series. As you may or may not know, Paramount Home Video is the owner of the rights to the series and movies, but upto now all we have seen are the 1966 series seasons to be released on DVD.
For that reason I have created a home on the Internet for fans - such as myself - kindly asking ABC and Paramount to release the series on VHS/DVD. The highlight of the site is it's list of fans signing on for the release. I encourage you to do the same!
Take a moment of your time and be part of the movement for this great cause:
www.ede.ec/missionimpossible1988
I will not bore you any further with this tribute to the IMF force of 1988. Thank you all for 2 amazing years and for us to be part of a proper continuation of the amazing series that changed television for ever!moreless
Show Summary
EDITIn this update of the original 60s series, Peter Graves returns as Jim Phelps, head of the Impossible Missions Force (IMF). Brought out of retirement by the death of his successor and protege, he brings together a team of four skilled operatives and leads them as they travel the globe conducting "impossible" covert missions forthe U.S. His new team consists of Nicholas Black, master of disguise; Max Harte, self-trained soldier; Grant Collier, technological genius and son of former IMFer Barney Collier; Casey Randall, femme fatale, later replaced by Shannon Reed, another femme fatale and former newscaster and Secret Service Agent.
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 Phil Morris |
Grant Collier |
 Peter Graves |
Jim Phelps |
Jane Badler |
Shannon Reed (1989-90) |
Antony Hamilton |
Max Harte |
Terry Markwell |
Casey Randall (1988-89) |
 Thaao Penghlis |
Nicholas Black |
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Mission Impossible
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Are there no fans for this show?
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We appear to be the only 2 fans of this (great) show...
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