i was an alien who could do anything but understood nothing. dick: what is that thing on top of your head? nina: it's called a duku. mary: it's beautiful. nina: thank you it's authentic, it makes me feel connected to my ancestors. dick: ohh, so that's the traditional head dress of ancient secretaries? amy fox: 3rd rock from the sun is looking at our society from a different perspective and going, "oh, my goodness, we're ridiculous, aren't we?" nina: in case you haven't noticed. i'm black... dick: of course, i noticed, and doctor albright, you are? mary: could i be any whiter? john lithgow: 3rd rock was a curiosity. it had a certain comedy style that was like nothing else on television. nina: what? dick: i'm sorry all you people look alike to me. nina: excuse me?! mary: what did you say? john lithgow: oh, i'm incredibly proud of playing dick solomon.