)[9] Vibrant colour was much more evident in this series' Moonbase sets. In the February 28, 1976 edition of TV Guide, critic Cleveland Amory panned the series. Medical Centre, Generator Section, Life Support and the Alphans' living quarters became smaller, while the interior of the Eagle command module was updated with additional buttons, flashing lights and television monitors, while the Eagle also lost a section of corridor (the galley/storage area) between the passenger module and the cockpit. It also includes several new extras including a "Memories of Space" featurette, a Sylvia Anderson interview (in which she frankly discusses the series and her thoughts about Landau and Bain), an expanded version of the "These Episodes" documentary from the DVD set, several PDF files containing scripts and annuals, an extensive set of photo galleries with hundreds of stills, and the first episode of Year Two, "The Metamorph", in digitally restored hi-definition. [1] In the opening episode, set in the year 1999, nuclear waste stored on the Moon's far side explodes, knocking the Moon out of orbit and sending it, as well as the 311 inhabitants of Moonbase Alpha, hurtling uncontrollably into space. Alien Attack, though the second of these films to be released, was an expansion of the show's pilot episode. )[4][5] The English actor Nicholas Young (who portrayed John in the original version of The Tomorrow People) appeared in a Year Two episode, "The Bringers of Wonder". Maya shared Spock's logical approach to problem-solving and advanced intelligence, but differed in that she was a charming, fully emotional person. As a child, this show made me excited for the future like nothing else. At this point, the staff seemed to make creative changes that brought the series closer in concept and appearance to 2001: A Space Odyssey. Moonbase Alpha is staffed with crew members. Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, (series creator) (24 episodes, 1975-1976), executive producer / producer (48 episodes, 1975-1977), associate producer (24 episodes, 1976-1977), production manager (24 episodes, 1975-1976), production manager (24 episodes, 1976-1977), assistant director (35 episodes, 1975-1977), assistant director (10 episodes, 1976-1977), third assistant director (unknown episodes), second unit director (uncredited) (24 episodes, 1976-1977), second assistant director (uncredited) (1 episode, 1976), assistant art director (24 episodes, 1976-1977), construction manager (23 episodes, 1976-1977), scenic artist (uncredited) (24 episodes, 1975-1976), props (uncredited) (22 episodes, 1975-1976), re-recording mixer (31 episodes, 1976-1977), sound supervisor (23 episodes, 1976-1977), lighting cameraman / special effects director (48 episodes, 1975-1977), special effects / special effects director / special effects designer / special effect designer (48 episodes, 1975-1977), lighting cameraman (24 episodes, 1975-1976), model maker (uncredited) (48 episodes, 1975-1977), model maker (uncredited) (25 episodes, 1975-1977), matte artist (uncredited) (3 episodes, 1975-1976), stunt double: Martin Landau (uncredited) (6 episodes, 1975-1976), stunt double: Cassandra Harris (uncredited) (1 episode, 1977), assistant camera (uncredited) (3 episodes, 1975), focus puller (uncredited) (1 episode, 1976), costumes: moon city (24 episodes, 1975-1976), wardrobe assistant (uncredited) (1 episode, 1975), supervising editor (24 episodes, 1975-1976), second assistant editor (unknown episodes), first assistant editor (unknown episodes), assistant editor (uncredited) (2 episodes, 1975-1977), 1st assistant picture editor (uncredited) (1 episode, 1977), composer: stock music 'The Astronauts' (uncredited) (1 episode, 1975), composer: stock music (uncredited) (1 episode, 1976), driver (uncredited) (30 episodes, 1975-1976), production executive (24 episodes, 1976-1977), technical director (24 episodes, 1976-1977), story consultant (14 episodes, 1975-1976), secretary to Martin Landau & Barbara Bain (unknown episodes), runner (uncredited) (7 episodes, 1975-1976), stand-in: Martin Landau (uncredited) (6 episodes, 1975-1976), stand-in: Barbara Bain (uncredited) (3 episodes, 1975-1976), stand-in: John Shrapnell (uncredited) (1 episode, 1975), stand-in: Brian Blessed (uncredited) (1 episode, 1975), stand-in: Peter Bowles (uncredited) (1 episode, 1975), stand-in: Tony Anholt (uncredited) (1 episode, 1976), stand-in: Guy Rolfe (uncredited) (1 episode, 1976), stand-in: Catherine Schell (uncredited) (1 episode, 1976), stand-in: Barry Morse (uncredited) (1 episode, 1976). [32] The HTV region did not begin showing the series until October 1975, again in an early Friday evening slot. However, progress was slow due to higher production costs in comparison to remastering Year One. In the 2022 Space: 1999 Moonbase Alpha Technical Operations Manual he is revealed to be in a year-long coma following an accident. By 10 September 1977, except for "The Exiles", all of the second-series episodes had been repeated. Watchlist. More purchase options. A compilation film was also produced in Italy, titled "Spazio 1999" (the series's Italian-language title) to launch the series. In the 1980s and 90s, Night Court was one of the most popular sitcoms due to its wacky characters and goofy shenanigans. Network DVD began a similar restoration process for Year Two in 2007. Moonbase Alpha safeguards the nuclear waste shipped from Earth and carries out research. His character was replaced by several recurring physicians. Penfold reworked Bellak's opening episode into a one-hour draft first re-titled "Turning Point", then finalised as "Breakaway". He went on to star in the ensemble rom-com Valentine's Day alongside an A-list cast, including Julia Roberts, Bradley Cooper, Jessica Alba and Anne Hathaway. And so, we have traveled the Universe searching for a place to live. Scheduled for ten days' filming, "Breakaway" overran an additional fifteen days. Rudi Gernreich's minimalist costume was considerably modified from the original unisex design to include an optional skirt and leather boots for women and much more detail work on the tunic portion, including turtleneck collars, coloured stitching, patches and photo-ID badges. 1975 -2020. Studio rehearsals commenced at Elstree Studios near Borehamwood, Hertfordshire on 12 November 1973. "[25] One particular episode ('All That Glisters', which dealt with the threat of an intelligent rock) was of such allegedly deficient quality that it sparked a confrontation between Freiberger and the cast. At this time, Sylvia Anderson left her role as producer when she and Gerry Anderson formally separated (and subsequently divorced). Sandra Benes (Zienia Merton) remained with the series in an on-again off-again association, but the character only appeared in a fraction of the episodes, albeit more prominently in some than in many of those of the first series. Paul plays his guitar in his quarters. Story consultant Christopher Penfold acted as head writer, bringing in American writer Edward di Lorenzo and Irish poet Johnny Byrne as script editors. [6] Undaunted, Mandell created what he called his own Space: 1999 Network[7] and sold the completed program into first-run syndication directly to local stations. 1/2 in diameter anchor; Add to List Toggle Dropdown. Sonja Sohn, Clarke Peters and Dominic West in 'The Wire.'. He left the show in season 2 for personal reasons, returning in 1999 for its sixth season . Well none of that really panned out but all these years later, this show is still great fun to watch. By Eliza Thompson. Library music, classical compositions, and score excerpts from earlier Anderson productions augmented the five Gray scores and gave the impression of an expansive musical repertoire[citation needed]. The "Maya" series was also intended to run for 13 episodes a year.[6]. George Clooney George Clooney is no doubt the most famous actor to have come from ER. Loving / The City Autographs; Days of Our Lives >> DOOL Main Page; DOOL Daily Updates (summaries) . Network released Year One on Blu-ray in the UK on 1 November 2010, in full high definition (1080p), and simultaneously re-released their Special Edition DVD box set of Year One with new cover artwork at the same time. [7] Byrne then commenced writing scripts in an improved first-series format: "The Biological Soul", "The Face of Eden", and "Children of the Gods". Some of his most notable roles were in films like Gravity , Up in the Air, Syriana, Ocean's Eleven triology, The Descendants, Money Monster (and more). 2 Seasons. Another benefit was that the camera's exposed negative contained completed effects thereby avoiding the costs of the blue screen "optical" technique. For the first series, Stage L housed the "standing sets"; such as Main Mission, the Eagle interior, the travel tube, and a small section of corridor. With Morse gone, Schell was featured in his place as a regular alongside Landau and Bain, and all three were depicted in action-oriented images as opposed to the mannequin-like stances Landau and Bain had assumed in the Year One main titles. There were times that we were playing with props that didn't read anything I just had a bunch of dialogue to say after. Anholt revealed that, "the more the cast complained about a script's flaws, the more intractable and unyielding Freiberger became." In addition to the cosmetic changes, the characters were "warmed up." Sylvia Anderson remembered that he often voiced criticisms of scripts during production of the first series. This issue is left somewhat enigmatic in the first series as episodes involving other planets invariably begin with the Moon having already reached a planet and in the first few episodes of this kind, such as "Matter of Life and Death" and "Missing Link", the episodes actually begin with the Alphans on their way back from a planet, an initial Eagle flight having taken place before the episode even begins. Short excerpts from 12 other episodes appeared in a montage as Sandra Benes recalls her life on Alpha. It aired in syndication from 1993 to 1999. The incessant re-writing this brought about eventually caused Christopher Penfold to resign during the shooting of "Space Brain", after completing his writing commitment with the script "Dragon's Domain". The crew of Moonbase Alpha can. Special effects director Brian Johnson and most of his team went on to work on Ridley Scott's Alien and later The Empire Strikes Back. Part of it's charm is how 70s it is. Fan and critic responses to the new series varied. Here's what the cast has been up to since their days at Bayside: Mark-Paul Gosselaar (Zack Morris) Mark-Paul Gosselaar as Zack Morris; Gosselaar in 2015; Photos: Alice S. Hall/NBCU Photo Bank;. ITV. "Martin Landau, Barbara Bain and all your other favorites are getting back together for more thrilling . [6], Anderson would not let the project die; he approached Grade's number two in New York, Abe Mandell, with the proposal for taking the research and development done for UFO: 1999 and creating a new science fiction series. So the datetime data type is used only for dates after January 1, 1753. Bellak wrote a ninety-minute opening episode titled "The Void Ahead", which was a close forerunner of "Breakaway". On 24 September 2002, a 16-disc "Mega Set" box set featuring all 48 complete, uncut, original broadcast episodes of the series was released. He also noted that describing Moonbase Alpha as being on the "dark side" of the moon was an error as no part of the Moon is permanently dark. Katzin was not asked back to the programme after the filming of his second episode "Black Sun", which also ran over schedule. Also, her character was conceived to be able to provide "outside observation of human behaviour" as had been provided by the character of Mr. Spock on Star Trek. The largest stumbling block for the staff had been having all material vetted by ITC's New York office. Members of the Space: 1999 cast were disenchanted with the scripts. Company Credits Southern Television was the other ITV region known not to have broadcast series two. Granada, Westward and Ulster started to screen the series in early 1977, Grampian, and Tyne Tees did not screen the series until later in the year. [3] Also appearing as regular cast members were the Canadian-based British actor Barry Morse (as Professor Victor Bergman in the first series) and Hungarian-born, US-raised Catherine Schell (as the alien Maya in the second series). Some missed the mystical plotlines, feature-film ambiance and the "British-ness" of the first series. This release also contains a restored version of the feature length Destination: Moonbase Alpha film. Paramount Television "Star Trek" debuted 56 years ago on September 8, 1966. The TV MegaSite's Space: 1999 site is a small fan page with information, links, cast info, photos, . Someone would simply be lying on the floor half dead, and I would [scan them] with this funny little thing that was a prop. Tweet dated 15 August 2018. [46] Again containing a wealth of extra features, the sets include galleries, vintage interviews, a blooper, behind the scenes footage, original source audio recordings, scripts and annuals PDF files, a stock footage archive, a textless opening title sequence, trailers and promos, "music only" options for all episodes, a stop-motion fan film from 1979, and a specially re-edited/rescored version of the episode "Seed of Destruction" as if it were made for Year One. Space: 1999 used Pinewood Studios sound-stages L and M. Each studio measures 90 by 105 feet (27m 32m), with a floor-to-grid measurement of 30 feet (9.1m). Red, navy, or dark-green jackets also appeared, originally on just the senior staff, then on many of the male extras. Abe Mandell was horrified by the finished product. The second series used simpler action-oriented plots. 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