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Celebrating 40 Years of “V” the mini-series

So, it was pointed out today that this is the 40th anniversary of the airing of “V,” a groundbreaking science fiction mini-series. First off, I adore “V” it blew my mind as a kid and I followed it right to the bitter end. Secondly, HOW THE HELL IS 7th GRADE 40 YEARS AGO?   I […]

LJN V Toys Catalog from 1985

“V” was an early 80s TV sensation, the brainchild of Kenneth Johnson (responsible for the Six Million Dollar Man and the Incredible Hulk series) , V was a parable about facism wrapped in the amazing trappings of science fiction. The original mini-series was a ratings smash, so by the time a weekly series rolled around […]