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Max Headroom Fandom: 20 Minutes Into the Future

Imagine a dystopian cyber-punk future where a glitchy, wise-cracking AI host exposes media madness. Max Headroom, born from TV anarchy, melds satire and digital chaos, holding up a funhouse mirror to society's screen addiction. Blipverts, anyone?

Max Headroom Trivia

Who was the actor that portrayed Max Headroom? (Easy)
#1: Matt Frewer
#2: James Cameron
#3: Robert Patrick
#4: Keanu Reeves
What was the original profession of Max Headroom before becoming a digital character? (Genius)
#1: Journalist
#2: Musician
#3: Doctor
#4: Scientist
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Max Headroom Fun Facts

Max Headroom was the first computer-generated TV host, but he was actually portrayed by actor Matt Frewer in heavy makeup and prosthetics.
Max Headroom's stuttering speech patterns were inspired by the limitations of early computer technology.

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Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

creation
1985

Creation of Max Headroom Character

Max Headroom character was created by George Stone, Annabel Jankel, and Rocky Morton as a satirical artificial intelligence TV host, first appearing in the British television film 'Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future'.

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May 8, 1985

Debut of 'Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future' TV Movie

The British television film that introduced Max Headroom aired, presenting the character in a cyberpunk narrative and setting the foundation for its distinct look and style.

design
1984-1985

Development of Max Headroom Persona and Visual Design

The character's unique visual design was created using prosthetic makeup and video effects to portray the digitally-composed persona, heavily relying on actor Matt Frewer's performance.

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March 31, 1987

Premiere of Max Headroom American TV Series

American network ABC launched a TV series based on Max Headroom, which expanded the character's story and solidified its status in pop culture.

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