Oh...those were the days. I can still remember coming home from school and running in the house to watch this! Oh what it was to be a product of the 80's!
Watching this show EVERY DAY AFTER SCHOOL is what gave me a foundation to answer 80% of ALL of my science test questions/homework assignments from 7th grade all the way through 12th grade... I MEAN it... and because they ran the episodes over and over throughout the years, there was constant memory re-enforcement...
Dude, I would remember running home from school just to watch this. I was born in '75, so I've seen this, electric company, school-house rock, sesame street (before Mr. cooper died), captain kagaroo, thundercats, Voltron, and many more.
Totally loved this show. OMG. Why don't they make shows and kids like this anymore. I get why not the clothes, but joking aside these were quality programs that everyone in the family enjoyed and could learn really great things. Thank God I was a part of the last generation that benfitted from great American television and educaton programs.
My god, I haven't heard that song since I was a little kid. I remember one episode where someone was running a lathe, and I made my dad show me how to run his right afterwards. That was the best show.
it's been 25 years and that song still gets me so fired up, they're like, " do you want know how to stand on your fingers?" and i'm like, "hell fuckin yeah i want to know how to stand on my fingers!!" as i shake my ass to that funky disco beat...
I was quite impressed with the opening of "3-2-1 Contact" from the 1979-1980 Era. Mark, Trinie, and Lisa were three of a kind from that era. The first person did well on the show. The latter two people did a brilliant job on the show. These two young ladies were absolute foxes in my book ... even I did not understand anything about young lady being known as a fox during the time. A Brilliant 6!!
I thought I was going nuts.. I could have sworn there was a show called 321 Contact. And the song also played in my head forever. I'm glad I'm not crazy. Thank god for UA-cam!
EVERYTHING from 'back then' was memorable. to a greater degree these shows had depth that the programs today will never have. how many programs about cops, laywers, the snobishly wealthy can you watch? furthermore, which one of those programs will you be talking about in your 70's? i love this era, it will always have permanence in my life.
its a sad state of affairs, I love all that I learned back then and now as a 29 year old adult I really appreciate it. I used to get the 321 contact magazines and loved the facts and challenges they had, where did the world go to?
WOW!! I remember back in the 3rd grade they filmed a segment at my school for the show. They don't make shows like this anymore. Kids nowadays don't know what there missing
Whenever there's trouble, they're on the double, They're the Bloodhound Gang... If you've got the crime, they've got the time, They're the Bloodhound Gang! Love it!!
Thanks so much for this - I haven't heard that title theme for more than 20 years, but it randomly pops into my head sometimes, and I've been meaning to try to track it down for ages. I could only remember the word "contact" and the "3-2-1" part, but that was enough to lead me here!
wow I havent seen this in over 14 Years! Damn I forget what this show was about but seein the opening theme and hearing the music Reminded me somethin about education.
Oh, do I ever... That was an obvious favorite, I also liked the liquid nitrogen bit where they needed it for an IR camera AND to freeze a rose or a rubber ball that then shattered.
A match being lit, bubble being blown, paper being cut, a baby being kissed, light bulb being lit, eggs being fried,frog catching a fly. In other words different things coming in contact or making contact.
I was looking for a particular segment and found that so e clips are available as "3-2-1 Contact Classroom", but it is $25 per 15 minute episode- at least at the site I saw. The teacher's guide does clearly identify the scenes, especially for those of us who remember the show and might be looking for something particular.
quite right! This not only entertained, but was actually an educational show. It would be nice if a channel like Discover would bring it back and actually give it a real budget to work with.
Public television was a wonderful thing. No matter what you hear in the news about an inept US government, this was one thing the government got very right.
You got that right. I only enjoy the 1st Season the most though. Yeah- I posted lots of comments, but aren't we all inquizitive about this kind of stuff?
I'm 99% sure this was the show that had an animated short showing a kid sitting on a ledge watching the earth evolve before his eyes... days turn into seconds, years turn into days... something like that. If anyone remembers this and has a clip or a link, I would appreciate it.
I only wish they were more segments of this show on UA-cam. I seem to recall the girl "Trini" was on another show but i don't think it was on PBS, but i do recall the name: "Watch Your Mouth". It was a drama about an inner city high school. Anyone recall?
geeze i was 9 when i last seen this show, now im 22 and i remember it! Good learnning kids need now! I agree that Dora and all that jazz now on, is stupid!
I really want to buy copies of these episodes for my kids or view them through Netflix, but they are not available ANYWHERE! To the original producers of 3-2-1 Contact: PLEASE release this show to the public for purchase or viewing.. Samuel Y. Gibbon, Jr. - original creator, original executive producer Dr. Edward G. Atkins - science content Al Hyslop - executive producer Ozzie Alfonso - director Please contact me if you know when this show will ever become available again.
man this goes way back, I remember watch this crap when I was a kid. And then they had a later revised show with a black kid and an asian kid. The asian kid I had a school boy crush on, she was chick, and no I dont have a crush anymore.
Would you happen to know where I could find an old episode or segment from 321 contact that was about weight and measure? It had the Bigfoot monster truck in it.
Anyone know this last object because I cannot tell what it is. It's shown right after the hammer hitting the bell, and right before the trampoline, what is that? Looks to be the inner workings of a piano. Maybe piano keys being played on a grand piano?? Anyone know what it is for sure?
back in the 70's and early to mid 80's some people really tried hard and developing people co-existing and building stronger, loving, and smarter kids. Then it all feel apart with Teletubbies and that type of garbage.
Seriously, we had so much good television that taught you things in the 80's. What happened to it? Why don't they remake this kind of stuff instead of the nonsense that is out today.
Did anyone else want a bite of that red juicy apple shown in the opening like me?? How about that kitten?? Makes one want to rush out and buy a kitty cat. How about that frog? How in the world did they film that frog catching a bug? Or a better question is, where did all that various footage of everyday objects making contact, and people coming into contact with things come from?
Wow. The times have changed. An era where you learned useful information while being entertained at the same time. I miss those days.
Oh...those were the days. I can still remember coming home from school and running in the house to watch this! Oh what it was to be a product of the 80's!
Man, I used to love that show. It began my love of science! - I even rememeber the Blood Hound Gang.
Another great, educational kids show from my childhood...yes those days of being entertained and educated are long gone.
Wow, this brings back a lot of childhood memories. I grew up with this show!
This was "my show" when I was a kid. I got to watch it before my sister and brother got to watch anything! I loved this!!
I was born in 85 haha I feel young, but I watched this in 3rd and 4th grade and loved it!
Watching this show EVERY DAY AFTER SCHOOL is what gave me a foundation to answer 80% of ALL of my science test questions/homework assignments from 7th grade all the way through 12th grade... I MEAN it... and because they ran the episodes over and over throughout the years, there was constant memory re-enforcement...
Dude, I would remember running home from school just to watch this. I was born in '75, so I've seen this, electric company, school-house rock, sesame street (before Mr. cooper died), captain kagaroo, thundercats, Voltron, and many more.
This brings so much back to me! I loved this show!!
OMg. This song has been echoing in my head for 20+ years! Catchy catchy. And cool educational science stuff.
Totally loved this show. OMG. Why don't they make shows and kids like this anymore. I get why not the clothes, but joking aside these were quality programs that everyone in the family enjoyed and could learn really great things. Thank God I was a part of the last generation that benfitted from great American television and educaton programs.
My god, I haven't heard that song since I was a little kid. I remember one episode where someone was running a lathe, and I made my dad show me how to run his right afterwards. That was the best show.
it's been 25 years and that song still gets me so fired up, they're like, " do you want know how to stand on your fingers?" and i'm like, "hell fuckin yeah i want to know how to stand on my fingers!!" as i shake my ass to that funky disco beat...
Brings me back to my childhood in the late 70s and early 80s
Of all the PBS programs from say 1979-1985, this was my fave.
I was quite impressed with the opening of "3-2-1 Contact" from the 1979-1980 Era. Mark, Trinie, and Lisa were three of a kind from that era. The first person did well on the show. The latter two people did a brilliant job on the show. These two young ladies were absolute foxes in my book ... even I did not understand anything about young lady being known as a fox during the time. A Brilliant 6!!
Thanks! I use to love that show. Boy does it make me feel old. lol
Out of all the old shows I could think of , I seriously thought nobody would remember this one.
I fucking loved this show !!!
Our teacher would have us watching this every morning.
I thought I was going nuts.. I could have sworn there was a show called 321 Contact. And the song also played in my head forever. I'm glad I'm not crazy. Thank god for UA-cam!
I liked this show. Cool show I watched this as a kid.
EVERYTHING from 'back then' was memorable. to a greater degree these shows had depth that the programs today will never have. how many programs about cops, laywers, the snobishly wealthy can you watch?
furthermore, which one of those programs will you be talking about in your 70's?
i love this era, it will always have permanence in my life.
I loved this show!📺
its a sad state of affairs, I love all that I learned back then and now as a 29 year old adult I really appreciate it. I used to get the 321 contact magazines and loved the facts and challenges they had, where did the world go to?
holy crap I used to watch this every night during dinner.
WOW!! I remember back in the 3rd grade they filmed a segment at my school for the show. They don't make shows like this anymore. Kids nowadays don't know what there missing
Omg this damm theme song stood stuck in my head 18 years lol
That rhythm guitar is hypnotic!
I SO miss this show. The days when it was cool to learn new things instead of being the best at what everyone else also knows is gone
i loved this show.
Whenever there's trouble, they're on the double,
They're the Bloodhound Gang...
If you've got the crime, they've got the time,
They're the Bloodhound Gang!
Love it!!
I remember when we had these educational shows. They're a thing of the past now, it seems.
Thanks so much for this - I haven't heard that title theme for more than 20 years, but it randomly pops into my head sometimes, and I've been meaning to try to track it down for ages.
I could only remember the word "contact" and the "3-2-1" part, but that was enough to lead me here!
lol! Wholeheartedly agree my friend. This show was golden.
Why can't shows like this still be on TV?
wow I havent seen this in over 14 Years!
Damn I forget what this show was about but seein the opening theme and hearing the music Reminded me somethin about education.
I still remeber this open.
I agree--I wish this show was on still. I would just watch it to see her and Lisa together.
"3.. 2... 1... (HIT THE RYTHMIC PIANO!) CONTACT! How dope is this theme! Mankind has yet to surpass it.
I remember watching this show afterschool. AHHHHH! When television was good.
i love 80s tv. 90s too
WOW I have not seen this since I was in 1s grade :)
I miss the simple times of the early 80s :(
I have to agree, all the shows they play now can NEVER compare to the shows of yesteryear such as this and others
Oh, do I ever... That was an obvious favorite, I also liked the liquid nitrogen bit where they needed it for an IR camera AND to freeze a rose or a rubber ball that then shattered.
This was a great show like reading rainbow!
A match being lit, bubble being blown, paper being cut, a baby being kissed, light bulb being lit, eggs being fried,frog catching a fly.
In other words different things coming in contact or making contact.
I was looking for a particular segment and found that so e clips are available as "3-2-1 Contact Classroom", but it is $25 per 15 minute episode- at least at the site I saw. The teacher's guide does clearly identify the scenes, especially for those of us who remember the show and might be looking for something particular.
This show was the sh*t back in the day. Kids today are missing good programming such as this one.
I'm so happy you posted this theme! I've trying to remember the darn theme for years!
the good old days of tv
quite right! This not only entertained, but was actually an educational show. It would be nice if a channel like Discover would bring it back and actually give it a real budget to work with.
What is it about the theme that is so great. I hear it and it makes me happy. Also makes me think of third grade.
the theme song is my best karaoke jam.
Trini was in "THE WARRIORS". She was the girl behind the counter at the candy store!
Mark seemed cool. The kind of guy you would like to have a beer with
lol wtf
Then an apple being sliced, a girl whispering, a kitten being petted.
A trampoline being jumped on, rocket taking off. An astronaut in space.
Public television was a wonderful thing. No matter what you hear in the news about an inept US government, this was one thing the government got very right.
It's an absolute shame that kids don't have Saturday morning cartoons anymore. They are totally missing out.
I thought of the song today, and lo and behold it's here on UA-cam. I wonder if these'll ever hit DVD?
You got that right. I only enjoy the 1st Season the most though.
Yeah- I posted lots of comments, but aren't we all inquizitive about this kind of stuff?
Forgot one:
Right before the kitten being petted is a baby's hand being touched by someone's hand.
I'm 99% sure this was the show that had an animated short showing a kid sitting on a ledge watching the earth evolve before his eyes... days turn into seconds, years turn into days... something like that. If anyone remembers this and has a clip or a link, I would appreciate it.
I only wish they were more segments of this show on UA-cam. I seem to recall the girl "Trini" was on another show but i don't think it was on PBS, but i do recall the name: "Watch Your Mouth". It was a drama about an inner city high school. Anyone recall?
Oh nostalgia!
Thank you for clearing that up.
This intro is badass, they need to make remix.
Memories
I had the biggest crush on her, too. There are few things hotter than a cute girl talking about science. Great memories
oh. I think I remember watching Sesame Street back in the 80's.
80's jingles all had a certain sound to them
kind of like psuedo disco
geeze i was 9 when i last seen this show, now im 22 and i remember it! Good learnning kids need now! I agree that Dora and all that jazz now on, is stupid!
I'd line up to buy a complete, unedited, uncut boxed set (even on Blu-Ray!) of the first season in an instant! Peace.
Thanks for posting this. I LOVED this show! I never forgot that theme.
Funkiest TV theme song ever.
Right there with ya!!
So what is everyone's favorite 3-2-1 theme? This one, the 1980 version. The 83-86 version, or the 87-88 version?
Determined or not, that frog must be long dead.
I really want to buy copies of these episodes for my kids or view them through Netflix, but they are not available ANYWHERE!
To the original producers of 3-2-1 Contact: PLEASE release this show to the public for purchase or viewing..
Samuel Y. Gibbon, Jr. - original creator, original executive producer
Dr. Edward G. Atkins - science content
Al Hyslop - executive producer
Ozzie Alfonso - director
Please contact me if you know when this show will ever become available again.
Trini was definately gorgeous and Lisa.
So true.
Whenever thers trouble, were on the double, were the bloodhound gang. lol!
man this goes way back, I remember watch this crap when I was a kid. And then they had a later revised show with a black kid and an asian kid. The asian kid I had a school boy crush on, she was chick, and no I dont have a crush anymore.
Wow I had the biggest crush on Trini. Now I have no idea why.
yea im with u on that 1
Would you happen to know where I could find an old episode or segment from 321 contact that was about weight and measure? It had the Bigfoot monster truck in it.
omg im going to have a remember the times section on my page!!!
Oh MAN, THANKS!! The theme song kicks ASS!!! Did this ever come out on DVD?
@jln55 The problem is today, kids would not sit though a show like this , because kids today have such a short attention span.
Sure do. I can't believe I still have a record player.
Anyone know this last object because I cannot tell what it is.
It's shown right after the hammer hitting the bell, and right before the trampoline, what is that?
Looks to be the inner workings of a piano.
Maybe piano keys being played on a grand piano??
Anyone know what it is for sure?
Right before the frog, is that a nail gun?
I wonder how old that baby in the opening sequence is now!?
"The Warriors"
back in the 70's and early to mid 80's some people really tried hard and developing people co-existing and building stronger, loving, and smarter kids. Then it all feel apart with Teletubbies and that type of garbage.
Do you have a video 3-2-1 of a gymnast? Which episode?
Don't forget Lisa!
Ha Lisa was my first crush!
@mwillblade Trina is probably a Cougar now
Seriously, we had so much good television that taught you things in the 80's. What happened to it? Why don't they remake this kind of stuff instead of the nonsense that is out today.
Did anyone else want a bite of that red juicy apple shown in the opening like me??
How about that kitten?? Makes one want to rush out and buy a kitty cat.
How about that frog? How in the world did they film that frog catching a bug?
Or a better question is, where did all that various footage of everyday objects making contact, and people coming into contact with things come from?