"Space: 1999" (1975) TV series 1975-1977

User Rating:

7.2/10   

Creators:

Gerry Anderson
Sylvia Anderson

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

5 September 1975 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

The Future Is Fantastic!

Plot:

The crew of Moonbase Alpha must struggle to survive when a massive explosion throws the Moon from orbit into deep space.

Plot Keywords:

Moon | Space | Alpha | Explosion | Atomic Waste

Cast

Martin Landau	...	Commander John Koenig (48 episodes, 1975-1978)
Barbara Bain	...	Dr. Helena Russell (48 episodes, 1975-1978)
Nick Tate	...	Alan Carter (42 episodes, 1975-1978)
Zienia Merton	...	Sandra Benes (35 episodes, 1975-1977)
Catherine Schell	...	Maya / ... (25 episodes, 1975-1978)
Barry Morse	...	Prof. Victor Bergman (24 episodes, 1975-1976)
Quentin Pierre	...	Security Guard / ... (24 episodes, 1975-1978)
Tony Anholt	...	Tony Verdeschi (23 episodes, 1976-1978)
Prentis Hancock	...	Paul Morrow (23 episodes, 1975-1976)
Clifton Jones	...	David Kano (23 episodes, 1975-1976)
Anton Phillips	...	Dr. Mathias / ... (23 episodes, 1975-1976)
Andy Dempsey	...	Main Mission Operative (23 episodes, 1975-1976)
Tony Allyn	...	Security Guard (20 episodes, 1975-1976)

Also Known As:

Spazio: 1999 (Italy)

Runtime:

50 min (48 episodes)

Country:

UK | Italy

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono | Dolby Digital (DVD Release)

Certification:

Canada:G (Quebec) (TV rating) | Canada:G (Quebec) (VHS/DVD rating) | Australia:PG | Portugal:M/6 (DVD rating)

Filming Locations:

Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Company:

Group 3

Trivia:

In Britain, the second season was broadcast over the course of two years, with part shown in the autumn/winter of 1976-77, then a season break until August 1977, with new episodes running into the fall. The final two episodes were broadcast months apart in 1978.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the episode of the "Bringers of Wonder", John tells Maya that they have been in space for months, though in the opening log entry states they have been in space close to five years.

Quotes:

John Koenig: We've had a lot of success so far. We know what dangers to expect out there from black suns, neutron storms, radiation and the like, but if we think we know everything that goes on out there, we're making a terrible mistake!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Family Guy: Peter's Got Woods (#4.11)" (2005)

Best Sci-Fi series ever (1st season)

I have been a huge fan of Space:1999 since I was about 5 years old (yes, really) But whereas at that age it was mostly the special effects, and the Eagles that grabbed my attention, as time went by; I started to realize that most of the first season episodes were imbued with a metaphysical element that had totally escaped me before. I think this is by far the most well-conceived science-fiction series ever, and that the cast was not only diverse and representative but also acted very well. In some important ways Space; 1999 (having caught me at a most impressionable age) helped shape many of my thoughts on the future of humanity - and on the relevancy of Science-Fiction to our increasingly globalized culture - an absolute novelty back in 1975. My last words on this wonderful series: Please don't miss it!