Troys Voice Revealed as Burt Reynolds Provided Vocal Role for 1980s Sitcom

For fans of the 1980s sitcom 'Out of This World,' a fascinating fact has been hiding in plain sight. The show, which aired from 1987 to 1991, starred Maureen Flannigan as Evie Ethel Garland, a teenager who discovers she's half alien.

The Voice Behind Troy

Burt Reynolds, a household name in the 1970s, lent his voice to the show's main character's absent alien dad, Troy. Despite being an integral part of the series, Reynolds never appeared on camera.

Reynolds' involvement with 'Out of This World' was a favor to the show's producer, Bob Booker, who was a friend. The actor's name is not listed in the credits, and in later seasons, Troy is credited as being played by 'himself.'

Although viewers only heard Reynolds' voice, Troy does make appearances in the show. However, his face is always obscured by a plant, surgical mask, or alien helmet.

The closest physical appearance of Troy was in the last episode of Season 4, which aired on May 25, 1991. In this episode,d 'Evie's Eighteen,' Troy returns to Earth for his daughter's birthday, but only appears as a silhouette filled with stars.

This cliffhanger ending was never resolved and marked the series finale of 'Out of This World.' Reynolds went on to star in another sitcom, 'Evening Shade,' which was critically acclaimed and earned him an Emmy award. In contrast, 'Out of This World' remains a lesser-known sci-fi series.