It only ran for half a season back in 1974. Now Virdon, Burke and Galen have found a home in reruns as the "Planet of the Apes" TV series comes of age. But who are these three, and how does their unfinished story fit into the chronology set down by the Apes films?

Whether you've just discovered this cult Sci-Fi favorite or you're an original Ape-ophile, take a stroll down memory lane with Mez for another look.