Misfits of Science Dates : 1985 - 1986 SynopsisBilly Hayes is a brilliant but rather confusing researcher: he loves colorful clothes, women and alcohol. His new idea is to win the five million dollars proposed by the Scientific Institute, Humanadyne. To achieve his ends, Billy, little appreciated by his colleagues, will bring together around him a somewhat special team. First there is his best friend and scientist, Elvin. The latter suffers from its large size and tries to develop a serum to obtain a normal size. But the result does not meet expectations: Elvin is therefore found with a size of a few centimeters high for a few minutes. The other member of the team also has a particular talent. Following an accident, the rocker Johnny Bukowski, says Johnny B., has the ability to master and use electrical energy. First hesitant, he agrees to use this powers when Gloria joins the group. Barely 17 years old, Gloria is a complexed young girl, despite her beauty. She imagines herself as a fair phenomenon: she has favored powers that allow her to control what surrounds her. Rebellious teenager, she is monitored by a social worker. But that will not prevent him from joining the group, which surprised Humanadyne and its director, Dick Stetmeyer, will not devote himself to research but rather to put their unusual talents in the service of justice ... Superminds (Misfits of Science) was an American television series broadcast between 1985 and 1986. The series staged a group of people with scientifically advanced superpowers, and followed their adventures while working for a secret organization known under the Name of "Misfits of Science". The group was made up of five main characters, each with a unique capacity: Elvin "El" Lopez had the ability to move at supersonic speed; Johnny B. was transformed into a giant endowed with superhuman force; Krystle Williams was able to read others' thoughts; Gloria Dinallo had the ability to control the weather; And Dr. Billy Hayes was able to communicate with animals. The series was created by Stephen J. Cannell and featured actors such as Kevin Peter Hall, Courteney Cox and Dean Paul Martin. Although the series was not a major critical or commercial success, it was still popular enough to last a full season before being canceled. Over the episodes, the Misfits of Science group faced criminals, extraterrestrials and other threats while trying to manage the difficulties of their daily lives. The series has also explored the themes of the quest for acceptance and recognition, as well as the struggle to find its place in the world. Despite its early cancellation, Superminds (Misfits of Science) has left a lasting imprint in the collective imagination thanks to its unique combination of fantastic adventures and realistic problems. The ActorsTriviaThe group drive around in a "Fundae Sundae" ice cream truck because they needed it to haul "The Ice Man" in the pilot episode. The character was dropped, but they kept the truck. FilmingFilming locations: Authors of the card
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