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In 1975, Gerry And Sylvia Anderson produced their second sci-fi live-action series (the first one, of course, being "UFO"). Space: 1999 started up with a totally original idea never before - or even since! - seen in any TV series: a nuclear explosion on the Moon blows Earth's only natural satellite out of its orbit and sent it out of the solar system and across space. With apparently no chance of ever returning home, the 300 inhabitants of the Moonbase Alpha must now learn to survive on their own on the now rogue Moon, while facing the unknown of space, facing new dangers and encountering alien species. "Space: 1999" lasted two years, with 24 episodes each. The production team changed in the second series, bringing a new direction for the series,a different style and a change in some of the characters. Some fans prefer the first season, while others like the second better. It doesn't really matter what your choice is: the series was a blast, and earned a well-deserved success around the world! The series starred Martin Landau and Barbara Bain (of the "Mission: Impossible" TV series fame), as Commander John Koenig and Dr. Helena Russell, as well as Nick Tate as chief pilot Alan Carter. In the first year, actor Barry Morse played science officer Dr. Victor Bergman and Prentis Hancock as second-in-command Paul Morrow.Both actors and characters were dropped in the second year to be replaced by second-in-command and security officer Tony Verdesci, played by Tony Anholt, and Maya, an alien metamorph who became science officer for Moonbase Alpha, who was played by Catherine Schell. |
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