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3-2-1 Contact

  • TV Series
  • 1980–1992
  • TV-Y7
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
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3-2-1 Contact (1980)
Family

A children's show explains various principles of science and their applications.A children's show explains various principles of science and their applications.A children's show explains various principles of science and their applications.

  • Stars
    • David Quinn
    • Liz Moses
    • Leon W. Grant
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    740
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • David Quinn
      • Liz Moses
      • Leon W. Grant
    • 15User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 14 wins & 34 nominations total

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    David Quinn
    • Self
    • 1986–1988
    Liz Moses
    • Lisa
    • 1980
    Leon W. Grant
    • Marc
    • 1980
    Ginny Ortiz
    Ginny Ortiz
    • Trini
    • 1980
    Nan-Lynn Nelson
    • Vikki…
    • 1980
    Marcelino Sánchez
    Marcelino Sánchez
    • Ricardo
    • 1980
    Kelly Pease
    • Zach
    • 1980
    Glenn Scarpelli
    Glenn Scarpelli
    • Cuff
    • 1980
    Debra Shapiro
    • Self
    • 1986–1988
    Todd A. Rolle
    • Self
    • 1986–1988
    Judy Leak
    • Robin (1983-1986)
    • 1983–1986
    Roy Brocksmith
    Roy Brocksmith
    • Mr. Big…
    • 1980–1983
    Paul Espel
    • Policeman…
    • 1980–1983
    Ron Palillo
    Ron Palillo
    • Self
    • 1980
    Rex Everhart
    Rex Everhart
    • Downtown Fast
    • 1980
    William Duell
    • Knuckles
    • 1980
    Joe Silver
    Joe Silver
    • Midas
    • 1980
    Sloane Shelton
    Sloane Shelton
    • Mrs. Bloodhound
    • 1980
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    User reviews15

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    Related interests

    Drew Barrymore and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Family

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The "Bloodhound Gang" segments were discontinued in 1986 after Marcelino Sánchez died.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Waynehead: To Be Cool or Not to Be (1997)

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    FAQ4

    • Who sings/plays the theme song?
    • What are the lyrics to the theme song?
    • Who sings/plays the theme song to the skit know as "The Bloodhound Gang?"

    Details

    • Release date
      • January 14, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 3-2-1 Kompass
    • Production companies
      • Children's Television Workshop (CTW)
      • Daniel Wilson Productions
      • Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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