Mission: Impossible is an American television series that was created and initially produced by Bruce Geller. It chronicles the missions of a team of secret government agents known as the Impossible Missions Force. In the first season, the team is led by Dan Briggs, played by Steven Hill; Jim Phelps, played by Peter Graves, takes charge for the remaining seasons. A hallmark of the series shows Briggs or Phelps receiving his instructions on a recording that then self-destructs, followed by the theme music composed by Lalo Schifrin. The series aired on the CBS network from September 1966 to March 1973, then returned to television for two seasons on ABC, from 1988 to 1990, retaining only Graves in the cast. It later inspired a popular series of theatrical motion pictures starring Tom Cruise, beginning in 1996.
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About Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible, initially produced by Bruce Geller, follows the Impossible Missions Force, a team of secret government agents. The first season sees Dan Briggs (Steven Hill) leading the team, but Jim Phelps (Peter Graves) takes over for subsequent seasons. Each mission starts with a recording that self-destructs after delivering instructions, accompanied by Lalo Schifrin's iconic theme. The series originally aired on CBS from 1966 to 1973 and was later revived on ABC (1988-1990), with Peter Graves reprising his role. The show's success paved the way for the popular film franchise starring Tom Cruise, beginning in 1996.
Cast and Characters
What people like about Mission: Impossible
TV Show Score
76%
Released
September 17, 1966
Creator
Bruce Geller
Cast
Peter Graves, Greg Morris, Peter Lupus, Bob Johnson, Lynda Day George
Genre
Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery
