Movies such as Planet of the Apes (1968) show that this issue affected common people, too.
Planet of the Apes was released to mixed reviews, but was a financial success.
Planet of the Apes moved into that same time in the 1974-1975 season.
Planet of the Apes (1974, based on the movie of the same name)
Maybe it was washed up on the beach, like in Planet of the Apes.
By September 1974 Planet of the Apes had become a television series.
Do you mean in Planet of the Apes they were on Earth the whole time?
I still think that's pretty good stuff- the original "Planet of the Apes."
"Planet of the Apes" may not invade earth for another two weeks, but simian chic already has.
Planet of the Apes was a commercial success, grossing $68 million in its opening weekend.