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ABC's "Life on Mars" is set to premiere in Fall 2008.

Where were you in 1973? On "Life on Mars," NYPD Detective Sam Tyler (Jason O'Mara) finds himself in the cultural hotbed of New York City in the tumultuous times of the Vietnam War, Watergate, women's lib and the civil and gay rights movements - without a cell phone, computer, PDA or MP3 player -- suddenly hurtled back in time when he's ripped from 2008 after being hit by a car while chasing down a criminal. He's trying mightily to understand what has just happened to him and how he can get back "home."

What exactly is going on here? It's like Sam is on a different planet. It's the Wild West out there: uncontrollable criminals, police on the take... whom can he trust? Forced to use a different moral code and without hi-tech crime fighting techniques, Sam clashes with his new boss at the 125th Precinct on "Life on Mars," the irascible Lieutenant Gene Hunt, who would rather use his fists than his brain to solve a crime. Hunt, who has earned the adoration of the men under him, does his best to hide his humanity behind a gruff exterior and great gut instincts, in contrast to Sam's more politically correct cutting edge style. But the two begrudgingly combine to make a powerful team—whether they like it or not.

Then there are the other squad members of the 1-2-5 on "Life on Mars." Detective Ray Carling (Michael Imperioli), a big, mean guy in a street-fight with life. Ray may be a rough, tough sexist, but when the chips are down, he's a handy guy to have in your corner. Until Sam came along, Ray was the golden boy of the force and Gene's go-to guy. It's the man's man against Sam's charming wit, charisma and eerie futuristic knowledge of not just police procedure—but the whole culture—that puts them toe-to-toe in this face-off for Gene's approval.

On "Life on Mars," Annie Norris is a member of the Police Women's Bureau. At a time when females were only allowed to do menial tasks and not real police work, she's the smartest person in the room. Little does she know that her dream of becoming a real cop will come true. Right now she's struggling to deal with being undermined, under-used and in general against the sexism of the times. However she's the one person Sam can turn to to help guide him in his new reality. Theirs is a strong bond. After all, they're both outcasts.

On "Life on Mars," Rookie Detective Chris Skelton is a sweet guy trying to make it in this uncompromising world, but right now he's out of his league with Gene and Ray. He's impressed with Sam's new way of looking at and thinking about policing, but that means he's at odds with Gene and his old school style.

In his 2008 life, Sam was in love with Maya Daniels and, although Maya and Annie will never meet, Annie's workplace battles have paved the way for Maya to become a full-fledged cop. But a fascinating, unique love triangle evolves between Sam's "real" in-the-moment friendship with Annie, his longing to get back to Maya and the fantasy of what could be.

At home in Sam's apartment building in the East Village, there's Windy, a free-spirited, post-hippie chick who can teach Sam a thing or two about the cultural revolution taking place in front of his unbelieving eyes.

Just how will Sam deal with all this ambiguity on "Life on Mars" while trying to remain a top detective, as he desperately attempts to get back to 2008? He might just find things aren't so dissimilar in New York circa 1973 and 2008.

"Life on Mars" stars Jason O'Mara ("In Justice," "Grey's Anatomy," "Men in Trees") as Sam Tyler and Michael Imperioli ("The Sopranos," "Oprah Winfrey Presents: Mitch Albom's For One More Day") as Detective Ray Carling.

Josh Appelbaum ("Alias," "October Road"), Andre Nemec ("Alias," "October Road") and Scott Rosenberg ("October Road") are executive producers. "Life on Mars" is produced by 20th Century Fox Television and ABC Studios.






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Jason O'Mara on "Life on Mars"Production Has Begun on ABC's "Life on Mars"Jason O'Mara, Harvey Keitel, Michael Imperioli, Gretchen Mol, Jonathan Murphy and Lisa Bonet all star in the revamped newcomer. Read more...
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LIFE ON MARS: TWEETS

The next Life On Mars series should be a cop from the future coming back to present day and he'd be all like where's my laser-scooter-badge?
less than an hour ago
Is apparently starting to resemble a character from "Life On Mars" as a result of the Movember growth - It's a good job it's for charity....
3 hours ago
I still miss the US Life on Mars. I love the way they presented 1973 New York.
3 hours ago
Watching the British Life on Mars and loving it!
4 hours ago
I am watching Life on Mars and can I just say how excited I am that John Simm is coming back into Doctor Who ♥
4 hours ago
♫ Flaming Lips - Life On Mars (David Bowie Cove
5 hours ago
Pondering some of life's great mysteries. Like, why are we here?, is there life on Mars? and why doesn't Donald duck wear pants?
7 hours ago
Happy! I thought Life on Mars Series 2 wasn't coming out until 11/24. Nope! Bought it today with awesome coupon that expires 11/22! Hooray!
7 hours ago
There is a reason Life On Mars got so much mileage out of weird 70s kids' TV.
9 hours ago
Tommy is listening to "Life On Mars?" by David Bowie #Rock #Glam
10 hours ago
@nausea18 Life on Mars is fairly negative portrayal?
11 hours ago
@Denyalle Tyler in Life on Mars, He's is a top Brit actor been in loads of good shows & I'll argue with anyone about that!!
11 hours ago
@Denyalle Life on Mars Dee! Dr who is a kids programme!
11 hours ago
@serafinowicz #PSQA is there life on mars?
11 hours ago
Okay Life on Mars USA, we get it, the David Bowie song has the same name as the series. Jeez.
12 hours ago