Space 1999

[logan_run]

does anyone like space 199season 1 or 2?or both.how doe sit rate against star trek.

 

[BAYLOR]

The show had great special effects and production values , wooden acting and some really implausible writing . Season 1 was better of the two seasons . That said , I do find the series very entertaining.

 

[pambaddeley]

Agree with Baylor. Prefer series 1 by a mile.

 

[BAYLOR]

Agree with Baylor. Prefer series 1 by a mile.

The show had some really interesting episodes . The Black Sun for example.

 

[Dave]

I'd have rather seen UFO renewed (which was the reason the Moonbase sets were built) and the whole idea of the Moon leaving the Earth without any consequences, and flying through space at the speed of a different solar system every week, well, even as a child, I found that way too much af a suspension of disbelief. On the other hand, British SF TV was limited and today it is hard to understand that anything at all was preferable to nothing.

 

[BAYLOR]

I'd have rather seen UFO renewed (which was the reason the Moonbase sets were built) and the whole idea of the Moon leaving the Earth without any consequences, and flying through space at the speed of a different solar system every week, well, even as a child, I found that way too much af a suspension of disbelief. On the other hand, British SF TV was limited and today it is hard to understand that anything at all was preferable to nothing.

Wasn't The proposed sequel series called UFO 1999 ?

 

[Vladd67]

Wasn't The proposed sequel series called UFO 1999 ?

 

[BAYLOR]

There was also supposed rot be a reboot Space 2099.

 

[BAYLOR]

The Reboot hasn't happened and like it will never happen at all.

 

[Dave]

Wasn't The proposed sequel series called UFO 1999 ?

Sorry for the 3-years-later reply but you have misunderstood my earlier post. Long before the idea of any sequels, or even of Space 1999 itself, there was just UFO. It got cancelled (I think there was a nationwide shortage of purple wigs and silver lipstick) but the sets that would have been the Moonbase in the next season had already been built. Therefore, a new series was devised using those sets - Space 1999 was born.

I've no idea about any new sequel/re-imaging. I'd very much doubt it would be successful. If I could choose to bring back any British series then it would have to be Blake's 7.

 

[BAYLOR]

Sorry for the 3-years-later reply but you have misunderstood my earlier post. Long before the idea of any sequels, or even of Space 1999 itself, there was just UFO. It got cancelled (I think there was a nationwide shortage of purple wigs and silver lipstick) but the sets that would have been the Moonbase in the next season had already been built. Therefore, a new series was devised using those sets - Space 1999 was born.

I've no idea about any new sequel/re-imaging. I'd very much doubt it would be successful. If I could choose to bring back any British series then it would have to be Blake's 7.

UFO production values were really good But the show had many problem problem Wooden acting , unlikable characters and stilted scripts and stories, the series needs more action . Since this was for International distribution they should brought actors from other parts the world including the US. Gerry and Sylvia Anderson should have hired , better director and writers who could actual write good science fiction.

As for Space 1999 It was supposed be UFO 1999 and that would been a better idea then what they ended up doing instead.

There was supposed to be a reboot called Space 2099 but it never got going.

 

[Rodders]

I've started re-watching this. As a kid, it was always a huge treat to see this as i'd usually be working with my dad on hos market stall.

It has actually been quite enjoyable, so far. Obviously they've been remastered somewhat, but the special effects hold up really well. You can still see the strings on some of the Eagles, though. The acting can be somewhat... ropey.

The main theme music is excellent.

The stories themselves aren't actually that bad. (I was expecting some terribleness). As someone said, the science isn't great, but let us remember that this is a kids show.

Breakaway: Commander John Koanig arrives on Moonbase Alpha and a mysterious force causes the detonation of a nuclear waste facility.

Force of Life: An outer space force "infects" a member of Moonbase Alpha and is looking for energy sources, some of which are the humans.

Collision Course: A rogue planet is on a collision course with the moon. Koanig must persuade his crew not to take action.

Wargames: Moonbase Alpha finds itself at war with a mysterious planet.

Very much a typical 70's "ship of the week" show, it still has a nice sense of exploration.