OK, let's face it: there is little quality entertainment for preteens. Most of what the preteens get is geared towards scatological humour and general insanity, making the few shows that aren't such something truly special. Lift-Off is one of those truly special shows. Created in Australia in the 1990s, it was envisioned as a way to bring quality entertainment to children thanks to the Australian Children's Television Foundation (the group that gave us Round the Twist, Kaboodle and Ocean Girl). It ran for three separate series in 1992, 1994 and 1996.