Space 1999: The Bridge Between 2001 and Star Wars
Original Airdates: Jan. 17-19, 2020
TVC 477.2: Greg Ehrbar on the Blu-ray release of Space: 1999 (ITC, 1975-1977), the sci-fi series starring Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, and Barry Morse, and produced by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, that, in many respects, served as the gateway between the release of 2001: A Space Odyssey in 1969 and the release of the original Star Wars in 1977.
Why Series 2 of Space 1999 Differed from Series 1
Original Airdates: Jan. 17-19, 2020
TVC 477.3: Greg and Ed discuss the many differences in style and tone between the second season of Space: 1999 and the first season, including a new producer, Fred Freiberger, and the reason why Barry Morse did not return to the show. Both seasons of Space: 1999 are now available on Blu-ray through Shout! Factory. Destination: Moonbase Alpha by Robert Wood is available through Amazon.
