The overall story was the same so penfold decided to keep his name on the episode. Top 25 scariest science fiction and fantasy tv episodes of all time. Humanity had been storing its nuclear waste in vast disposal sites on the far side of the moon, but when an unknown form of electromagnetic radiation is detected, the accumulated waste reaches critical mass and causes a massive thermonuclear explosion. Unlike modern shows, where events take place in a specific order and story arcs continue from episode to episode, the film series of the sixties and seventies were. Because of the labor day holiday weekend, i completely forgot a very big anniversary. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series space. The sets are still amazingly detailed and utterly convincing, but the plot leaves a lot to be desired. The psychotic episode original airdate 571999 though boy meets world isnt exactly known for violence, in this episode, things get down right horrific.
The first series or season, often referred to as year one of 24 episodes began transmission in 1975, though production of the first episode began in 1973. Space 1999 s top 10 scariest moments gerry andersons space. Dec 28, 20 a few months ago i was on a website i thought it was here at blackgate where several guys were talking about a space. With martin landau, barbara bain, barry morse, gianni garko. Jun 02, 2016 watch space 1999 s1e2 woodstock on dailymotion. Unconvincing is the word for the first nonorigin episode of space 1999. Dragons domain was one of the scariest episode i watched along with the ending of force of life. Ian mcshane is the unfortunate guest star who is forced to go from caring, sharing man to cold monster in a few short minutes.
The eagle is about the coolest spaceship ever created for a scifi series. Discredited eagle pilot tony cellini is beset by recurring nightmares in which he was the only survivor of disastrous space mission. September 4th was the 40th anniversary of the uk airing of breakaway, the very first episode of space. For years i thought this monster was from lost in space as i watched both shows as a kid in the 70s.
In addition, a number of compilation films have been produced using material from. Top 25 scariest science fiction and fantasy tv episodes of. In the opening episode, set in the year 1999, nuclear waste stored on the moons 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. Before i close i have to say that i love the design of the satazius. Ian mcshane is the unfortunate guest star who is forced to go from. May 05, 2020 a guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series space.
A wandering energy force inhabits the body of alpha technician anton zoref, turning him into an energy absorbing being. Now seen as a classic of 1970s science fiction space 1999 has long been rumored for a potential reboot as either a tv show or movie. A few months ago i was on a website i thought it was here at blackgate where several guys were talking about a space. Dragons domain was the 23 rd episode numerically in the space 1999 series, and was first aired in the u. He initiates operation exodus and arranges to change to an armed eagle in space. An episode guide and complete history of the mid1970s science fiction television series john kenneth muir. This episode contains one of the few appearances of a matte painting in space. The philosophical first season was revamped for an actionpacked more americanized second season before it went off the air in 1977. Well, i ruminated on that thought for a while after rereading the post and realized there was at least one other notable contender for that particular title.
Now the moon is approaching the same set of circumstances that cellini encountered. He and alan then attempt to return to the planet, only to be confronted by a forcefield. Spazio 1999 is a sciencefiction television programme that ran for two seasons from 1975 to 1977. When it comes to tales of terror, one episode in particular stands head and shoulders above the rest. Space 1999 was often bleak and dark, but could sometimes be scary. Ive read several stories about dragons domain and it seems like the most popularscariest episode. Space 1999, gerry andersons epic series from 19751977 was one of the most expensive productions ever mounted. Watch space 1999 online full episodes of season 2 to 1. One of the things that scared me beyond belief when i was a kid was an episode where this spider alien sucked people in and spit out their skeletons or at least that how i remember it. We know that many beds were wet as a result of the series one story. The series ran two seasons 26 episodes and was syndicated in the u. With all the amazing episodes of the show that exist, its hard to trust just one persons opinion of what the top space. I am a little surprised at the industrial look of betha.
Space 1999 was a british scifi television series that originally aired between 1975 and 1977, produced in two series of twelve episodes each. Given the plasticity of the characters, i wasnt incredibly moved to see them meet their horror. Alan is killed and koenig is adrift in space with only 97 minutes of oxygen. Space 1999 is a landmark in science fiction television. The monster for its time and costs was beautifully done and you see even when it excrete its victims. Their eagle starts to break up, and they eject as it explodes. As for the story we see human drama in this episode, something that space was criticized for not caring too much. The series was the last production by the partnership of gerry and sylvia anderson and was the most expensive series produced for british television up to. Space 1999 ran for two seasons totaling 48 episodes running for around 50 minutes each. Order from chaos suggesting an episode running order the important thing to remember is that theres no correct running order for space.
Too bad i wasnt around to see this when i was a kid. The philosophical first season was revamped for an actionpacked more americanized second. In my space vampire post from sunday, i noted how that 1980 episode of buck rogers featuring a vorvon was likely one of the scariest things i saw on primetime tv in my youth. The series was the last production by the partnership of gerry and sylvia anderson and was the most expensive series produced for british television up to that time. Then i saw a promo that comet tv started showing space 1999 on their scifi weekends. Space 1999s top 10 scariest moments gerry andersons. Our longlist for the scariest tv episodes of all time. In the first episode of the series the adventure begins when moon base alpha is blasted into the farthest reaches of uncharted space by a cataclysmic nuclear accident. It is a bit of a departure from the more elegant alien landscapes they usually use. At the time, it was the most expensive british tv show ever made. How this was achieved in 50 minutes is a real tribute to the director, charles crichton, and writer, christopher penfold. Commander koenig and his colleagues speed through space and time into a chilling world of ice.
The script was completely rewritten by fred freiberger. I watched it during prime time and still had time to go outside after and play badminton with my dad. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Space 1999 is a british sciencefiction television series that ran for two seasons and originally aired from 1975 to 1977. The series premise was set up in the first episode, entitled breakaway. Humanity had been storing its nuclear waste in vast disposal sites on the far side of the moon, but when an unknown form of electromagnetic radiation is detected, the accumulated waste reaches critical mass and causes a massive thermonuclear explosion on september 1999. Then i saw a promo that comet tv started showing space 1999 on their scifi.
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