Cosmos: A Personal Voyage

1980 · Documentary · 1 season · ★ 8.7

Ended

Synopsis of Cosmos: A Personal Voyage

Renowned scientist and science communicator Carl Sagan is the host and lead writer of Cosmos: A Personal Voyage, a science documentary series that airs on PBS. Written with Ann Druyan and Steven Soter, the series traces the history of astronomy and science, focusing on the origins of life. Its goal is to help viewers grasp humanity's place and that of our planet in the universe. To do so, Sagan presents modern cosmological views and the latest developments in space exploration, particularly the Voyager missions. The settings the host walks through are models built to appear life-size.

«If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.»

1season

13episodes

60 minper episode

8.7audience scoreTMDB · 465 votes

9.3IMDb rating53,911 votes

Seasons of Cosmos: A Personal Voyage

Season 11980 · 13 ep. · ★ 8.2

Cast by Cosmos: A Personal Voyage

Carl SaganSelf - Host13 episodes

Jaromír HanzlíkJohannes Kepler5 episodes

Jonathan FahnJean-Francois Champollion4 episodes

Jean CharneyBetty Hill3 episodes

Linda MorabitoSelf - Voyager Navigation Team3 episodes

Josef VinklářTycho BraheEpisode 1

Dana HlaváčováJohannes Kepler's WifeEpisode 1

Technical Details

Created by: Carl Sagan
Address: Adrian Malone, David F. Oyster, Rob McCain, Richard Wells
Writing: Carl Sagan, Steven Soter, Ann Druyan
Original work: Carl Sagan
Production: Gregory Andorfer, Geoffrey Haines-Stiles, Carl Sagan, David Kennard
Executive Producer: Adrian Malone
Production companies: KCET, Carl Sagan Productions
Network or Platform: PBS
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Original Language: English
Premiere: September 28, 1980
Last Episode: December 21, 1980 (1x13)
Status: Ended
Type: Documentary
Awards: Won 3 Emmy Awards; 4 wins and 3 nominations in total.
Links: IMDb · TMDB

Trivia about Cosmos: A Personal Voyage

The series is best known by the title Cosmos, since the book and the soundtrack carried that name, and the subtitle was left off home video covers.

The opening theme, "Heaven and Hell Part 1" by Vangelis, also gives its name to episode 4 of the series.

In the Turner version from 1989, an extra episode 14 was added, consisting of a CNN interview between Sagan and Ted Turner.

For Spanish audiences, the voice of Sagan in the first dubbed version was provided by José María del Río.

In 2005, The Science Channel (Discovery Science) aired a new version for the series' 25 anniversary, featuring digitally enhanced visuals and sound.

The portrayal of Hypatia of Alexandria and of the burning of the Library of Alexandria by Sagan has been criticized by historians.

The series won two Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award, and it was the most-watched production in the history of American public television until «The Civil War» took that spot in 1990.

«Cosmos» was produced in 1978 and 1979 with an approximate budget of $6.3 million, plus more than two million dollars set aside for promotion.

Sources: Wikipedia (English) · Wikipedia (Spanish)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Cosmos: A Personal Voyage have?

Cosmos: A Personal Voyage has 1 season and 13 episodes in total.

Where to Watch Cosmos: A Personal Voyage?

Cosmos: A Personal Voyage is not currently available on the major subscription streaming platforms (availability may vary by country). It originally aired on PBS.

Has Cosmos: A Personal Voyage ended?

Yes. Cosmos: A Personal Voyage has ended, and its final episode aired on December 21, 1980.

Who appears in Cosmos: A Personal Voyage?

The main cast includes Carl Sagan (Self - Host), Jaromír Hanzlík (Johannes Kepler), Jonathan Fahn (Jean-Francois Champollion) and Jean Charney (Betty Hill).

Who created Cosmos: A Personal Voyage?

Cosmos: A Personal Voyage was created by Carl Sagan.

How long does it take to watch Cosmos: A Personal Voyage in full?

With episodes of about 60 minutes, watching all 13 episodes takes approximately 13 hours.