It aired 26 half-hour episodes between 1979 and 1980,[1] becoming well known for its realistic sound effects, high production values and documentary style of dialog.

[3] The series gained popularity thanks to its relatable characters, full symphonic soundtrack, realistic sound effects, high production values and documentary style format.

Alien Worlds was soon heard on a weekly basis by millions of fans and was eventually carried by over 1500 top-rated FM radio stations worldwide.

[2] The original music score and theme, entitled The Aliens World Suite, was composed by Jim Kirk and engineered by Dick Lewzey.

[1] Many of the realistic sound effects were recorded in four different sessions on an oil tanker in a San Pedro dry dock.