Category "the-six-million-dollar-man"

Where did the creators of the Six Million Dollar Man come up with that dollar amount?

When deciding the value of the bionics for Steve Austin, how did the creators/producers come up with the six million dollar figure? Was this just to be catchy

What plot points/cultural significance would making Steve Austin a civilian member of NASA have served?

In the pilot movie "The Six Million Dollar Man" (1973) which preceded the TV series, Steve Austin was a "civilian member" of NASA who had walked on the moon, wh

What was the impetus behind making Steve Austin "better than before"?

It seems at multiple points in the series itself, and in the opening credits for that matter, it was strongly emphasized that Steve was rebuilt "better than bef

Aircraft clip in the intro to the Six Million Dollar Man

In the intro of the 1970s TV show, "The Six Million Dollar Man" there is an experimental delta aircraft shown under the wing of a B-52 Stratofortress: This i