The UK version that ran for two series was incredible. I never lived in the 70's but it was everything that my parents told me it was like (plus how I'd imagined).

We even went one step further with Ashes to Ashes, which was the same format, based in the 80's with a different cast. Still very good but not as good as LOM.

I hope your Life on Mars gets brought over here. I'm jealous of the cast. Although ours were relative unknowns but really put them on the UK acting map.

What I really hope with your series is that they emulate the politically incorrect humour that was in ours. If they get that right, it'll be a winner.

Just checked IMDB and I'm glad to see the US version has kept the cast names. Let me know how it is.