# Who here remembers the TV show "3-2-1 Contact"? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 13, 2011, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761 "2011-05-13T04:36:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/41 "2011-05-13T15:54:46Z")
I remember it. I also recall that there was an updated version that came out in the late 80s. I would have beentoo old for it by then, but I remember thinking it was cool to see it again. ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/42 "2011-05-13T15:58:42Z")
> [@Bytegeist](#): > > Aside from the opening theme song, my only memory of the show now is a particular cartoon showing what it would be like to travel into the far, far future. I believe YouTube has it these days, somewhere. There’s a boy and his dog sitting on a hillside, watching as the days and nights whip by, then seasons, then years, then ages and ages. And here it is! [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WppJEf3ZtFU](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WppJEf3ZtFU) ---
**Author:** ![fiddlesticks](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiddlesticks/32/18129_2.png) [@fiddlesticks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fiddlesticks)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/43 "2011-05-13T15:59:09Z")
I watched the show (I believed it aired on my local PBS station at 4:30) too. My parents also subscribed me to the magazine. That and National Geographic World were my favorite pieces of mail to look forward to each month. ---
**Author:** ![Smeghead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f1d935/32.png) [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/44 "2011-05-13T16:10:41Z")
Incidentally, I know I’ve cited the “Factoids” section of 3-2-1 Contact magazine more than once on the internet to back up some factual information I’ve given. ---
**Author:** ![Barrett\_Bonden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5e9695/32.png) [@Barrett\_Bonden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barrett_Bonden)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/45 "2011-05-13T16:59:20Z")
> [@HazelNutCoffee](#): > > I remember Square One had a corner called “Mathlock” which was a parody of Matlock. It was Mathnet, parody of Dragnet. I loved Mathnet. The Bloodhound Gang was my favorite part of **3-2-1 Contact**. ---
**Author:** ![Barrett\_Bonden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5e9695/32.png) [@Barrett\_Bonden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barrett_Bonden)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/46 "2011-05-13T17:04:14Z")
> [@Hello\_Again](#): > > I got the magazine, also called “3-2-1 Contact.” And Ranger Rick. 😃 I met Ranger Rick when I was out doing field work one day. In fact, I tramped through his backyard. Nice guy, awesome backyard. I was so excited that I had my coworkers take my picture with him. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/47 "2011-05-13T17:10:17Z")
I remember it, though not very well. The only things I remember them actually doing were a forced-perspective room, and showing why airplane flight paths didn’t look like straight lines on a flat map. I think there was also one where they had a football star on set while one of his games was showing on TV, and they explained about most television being recorded. Mr. Wizard I loved, but could only watch at Gramma’s house, since I think he was on cable. And the only times I ever saw Square One was when a teacher would show an episode in class (though I remember the detective as being a Dragnet parody, not Matlock). ---
**Author:** ![pbbth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f9ae1b/32.png) [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/48 "2011-05-13T17:24:29Z")
3-2-1 Contact was a bit before my time, but I have vivid memories of my parents showing me a 3-2-1 Contact video that was all about sex at one point to help explain stuff. Now whenever someone mentions the show I think," Oh yeah, the sex show" but somehow I don’t think that is how 3-2-1 Contact wants to be remembered. ---
**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/49 "2011-05-13T17:52:33Z")
I enjoyed watching 3-2-1 Contact using the excuse that it would be good for the kids. They remember it with enthusiasm, so I guess it was a good excuse. There was a switch at some point from the three teens to one kid actor, with more sharp cuts, computer graphics, and repetitions of phrases. I didn’t like that as much. Actually, looking it up on[Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3-2-1_Contact), there were only three regular seasons and each one had a different cast. So I guess that one kid just really annoyed me. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Righteous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Dr.Righteous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Righteous)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/50 "2011-05-13T17:56:36Z")
Stupid fact o’ the day: my husband’s college roommate played Skip in the Bloodhound Gang. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/51 "2011-05-13T19:02:47Z")
> [@Tengu](#): > > I hardly remember the show, but I remember the Bloodhound Gang. > > Mostly the theme song. > > Wherever there’s trouble, we’re there on the double, > We’re the Bloodhound Gang. > If you’ve got the crime, we’ve got the time, > We’re the Bloodhound Gang. “Bloodhound Detective Agency! Mr. Bloodhound isn’t here!” Mr. Bloodhound was NEVER there…I suspect a Remington-Steele-type thing going on where there WAS no Mr. Bloodhound but these three kids knew they’d never get any jobs or respect if everyone knew it was just them. ---
**Author:** ![Peremensoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ce7236/32.png) [@Peremensoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peremensoe)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/52 "2011-05-13T19:10:17Z")
A relative was a major (off-camera) part of the show. ---
**Author:** ![Hello\_Again](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/85e7bf/32.png) [@Hello\_Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hello_Again)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/53 "2011-05-13T19:22:55Z")
> [@Barrett\_Bonden](#): > > I met Ranger Rick when I was out doing field work one day. In fact, I tramped through his backyard. Nice guy, awesome backyard. I was so excited that I had my coworkers take my picture with him. You met a [racoon in a Park Ranger hat](http://www.nwf.org/en/Kids/Ranger-Rick/Parents-and-Educators/Meet-Ranger-Rick.aspx)? And he held still for photos? ---
**Author:** ![Bytegeist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9dc877/32.png) [@Bytegeist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bytegeist)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/54 "2011-05-13T19:27:58Z")
> [@jayjay](#): > > Mr. Bloodhound was NEVER there…I suspect a Remington-Steele-type thing going on where there WAS no Mr. Bloodhound but these three kids knew they’d never get any jobs or respect if everyone knew it was just them. - Hmmm. I need a detective, and fast. This guy’s ad looks pretty good… And you know what, if he isn’t there, I will not leave a message. I will hire **whoever** answers the phone, regardless of experience or qualifications. \* ---
**Author:** ![Barrett\_Bonden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5e9695/32.png) [@Barrett\_Bonden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barrett_Bonden)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/55 "2011-05-13T19:30:24Z")
> [@Hello\_Again](#): > > You met a [racoon in a Park Ranger hat](http://www.nwf.org/en/Kids/Ranger-Rick/Parents-and-Educators/Meet-Ranger-Rick.aspx)? And he held still for photos? Naw, that’s just his avatar. ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/56 "2011-05-13T20:32:06Z")
I loved 3-2-1 Contact. Especially the memorable theme song. Was also a Square One fan, especially Mathnet. ---
**Author:** ![TBG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@TBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TBG)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/57 "2011-05-13T20:59:15Z")
Definitely watched the show but don’t remember much about it other than the theme. ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/58 "2011-05-13T21:26:33Z")
Anyone else remember the Pac-man ripoff on Square One? Or the cartoon superhero? ---
**Author:** ![ShelliBean](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f9ae1b/32.png) [@ShelliBean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShelliBean)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/59 "2011-05-13T21:31:45Z")
I remember both 3-2-1 Contact and the Goodbody show. I remember there was some episode of Contact about the sun either dying or blowing up. I was up for days… I also loved Mr. Wizard. I think about his experiment using a girl dropping a can full of dirt from chin height, and as it swung side to side it didn’t come back to hit her chin. I think of it when I push my son in a swing. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761/60 "2011-05-13T21:57:07Z")
> [@etv78](#): > > Anyone else remember the Pac-man ripoff on Square One? Or the cartoon superhero? Oh, yeah! [Math man!](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6D0pNmAIBg&playnext=1&list=PLF30D187B60CA3CA5) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-remembers-the-tv-show-3-2-1-contact/581761.md?page=4)