It lasted one season in 19781979, but books were written continuing stories. Battlestar galactica, part two watch full episode when the fleet stops at the planet carillon to refuel and pick up supplies, a newlyelected member of the council seizes power from commander adama. The long patrol, the lost warrior, the magnificent warriors, the. Battlestar galactica show trailer nbc classics youtube. Battlestar galactica battlestar galactica wiki fandom. Battlestar galactica is a sciencefiction tv series created by glen a. Battlestar galactica is a space battleship in the original and reimagined science fiction television series battlestar galactica. Lost planet of the gods parts 1 and 2, and gun on ice planet zero parts 1 and 2.
In 1980, a writein campaign revived the show as galactica 1980 with 10 episodes. Battlestar galactica is an american science fiction television series, produced in 1978 by glen a. List of battlestar galactica 1978 tv series and galactica. Battlestar galactica is an american science fiction television series created by glen a. The two battlestars meet and conduct a fierce assault against the cylons. Moore as a reimagining of the 1978 battlestar galactica television series created by glen a. Battlestar galactica also known as the original series on this wiki to. Welcome to the battlestar galactica original series portal. The original series on which the syfy channel phenomenon was based, battlestar galactica ran for a single season on abc from 1978 to 1979.
The original series on which the syfy channel phenomenon was based, battlestar galactica ran for a single season from 1978 to 1979. The show could have been little more than a campy project about humans vs. See battlestar tos for information on the unnamed original series battlestar class. Galactica was a battlestar in service in the colonial fleet for almost its entire existence. Sep 17, 2019 for all intents in purposes, at the beginning of the 21st century, scifi geek cultures last best hope was battlestar galactica. In the series, the twelve colonies built approximately 120 battlestars during their thousandyear war with the cylons, whose own battleships are known as basestars. Battlestar galactica tv series 19781979 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The series was never really a ratings hit, but it was a critical. Click on one to see and possibly edit the guide for that episode. Much of the information for galacticas specifications section was derived from the battlestar galactica tech manual website. They aired at the same time and the second season of buck rogers was ruined because the producers made that storyline too similar to that of galactica, ie, looking for lost colonies of humans in space. Battlestar galactica 19781979 saga of a star world. Nov, 2019 battlestar galactica original mini series trailer by shane z. No ones sure how long the exclusivity agreement lasts, but its available under the title kampfstern galactica.
It aired on abc between 17 september 1978 and 29 april 1979 when it was cancelled. See galactica type battlestar for information on this unnamed original battlestar class of the reimagined series. There is a new viper fighter, but the old ones are there, because reasons. They aired at the same time and the second season of buck rogers was ruined because the producers made that storyline too similar to that of galactica, ie, looking for lost colonies of. After the destruction of the twelve colonies of mankind, the last major. After cancellation, its story was continued in 1980 as galactica 1980 with adama, lieutenant boomer. Best sci fi shows, sci fi tv shows, battlestar galactica 1978, diamond comics, sci fi models, star trek ships, movie props, science fiction art, anime. It was ultimately left damaged beyond repair due to its fouryear period of combat without resources or time for. Battlestar galactica bsg is an american military science fiction television series, and part of the battlestar galactica franchise. Oct 11, 2016 battlestar galactica was a series that set a new standard for what audiences can expect from sci fi television. With edward james olmos, mary mcdonnell, jamie bamber, james callis.
The twelve colonies of man are annihilated by the cylons. The original chose to be lightweight in dealing with this underlying theme the first thing they do postapocalypse is go to a party planet the new series actually attempts to deal with the issue in an adult manner. Homemade 3d cgi c4d battlestar short episode 3d rendering and animation series mix media fan fictional whatchamacallit. Moore and executive produced by moore and david eick as a reimagining of the 1978 battlestar galactica television series created by glen a. The two battlestar galactica series both begin in the same way with similar precepts the end of a civilisation and the possible extinction of the human species. Battlestar galactica is an american military science fiction television series, and part of the battlestar galactica franchise. Larson and starring lorne greene, richard hatch and dirk benedict. The franchise began with the original television series in 1978 and was followed by a shortrun sequel series. Jan, 2019 the warriors and their vipers come to the rescue of the galactica under the final cylon attack. This original battlestar galactica was produced by glen a.
Rebooting battlestar galactica isnt worth the fraking risk. With lorne greene, richard hatch, dirk benedict, herbert jefferson jr after the destruction of the twelve colonies of mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet on a desperate search for the legendary planet earth. With the emerging success of 1977s star wars, the sciencefiction industry hastily began production of comparable series to piggyback on the popularity with varying success. In 1978, even before the show debuted, an edited version of the threeepisode pilot was released as simply battlestar galactica to theaters in canada, australia, and continental europe. Qualifizierte bestellungen werden kostenlos geliefert. The following are the listings of all episodes of battlestar galactica. List of battlestar galactica 2004 tv series episodes.
The original battlestar galactica television series premiered on the abc television network on september 17, 1978. It entered service during the cylon war and was instrumental in the survival of humanity following the fall of the twelve colonies, the battle of new caprica and the battle of the colony. After cancellation, its story was continued in 1980 as galactica 1980 with adama, lieutenant boomer and boxey being the only continuing characters. In the deepest reaches of space, the fight to save all human life from extinction begins in this science fiction. Amazons choice for battlestar galactica original series. Battlestar galactica fictional spacecraft wikipedia. Battlestars have differing appearances and abilities in both the the original series and reimagined series.
Watch battlestar galactica, part one season 1, episode 1 of battlestar galactica 1978 or get episode details on nbc. Considered by many to be one of the best television series ever made, battlestar galactica picks up just as cylons intelligent robots designed by humankind commit mass genocide against humanity. Lorne greene, richard hatch and dirk benedict star in the original 1978 scifi classic battlestar galactica. The galactica crew discovers the planet kobol, the lost world from which the tribes of man originated, where adama seeks to learn the original course of the thirteenth tribe. The television series debuted in the united kingdom on sky1 on october 18, 2004, and premiered in the united states on the scifi channel on jan. Battlestar galactica franchise collection season one season 2. One of the most spectacular television programs ever produced, battlestar galactica ran only a single season but has retained an active fandom to this day. Lasers flash, the heavens explode and a space fleet undertakes an epic voyage in a blockbuster. This reboot of battlestar galactica pays homage to the original series with some parallels in the story, and shots that include original props. Battlestar galactica was a series about humanitys nobilities and flaws as its surviving members seek the fabled planet earth while pursued by the robotic cylons, their alien imperious leader, and the human traitor baltar. Driven by prophetic visions and political necessity, the galactica travels through uncharted space in hopes of.
When an old enemy, the cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged galactica protect a small civilian fleet the last of humanity as they journey toward the fabled th colony, earth. Adama, commanding the last surviving battlestar, takes it upon himself to lead all remaining survivors aboard 220 ships to find a new home. The series first aired as a threehour miniseries in december 2003 on the scifi channel. Dec 27, 2012 several battlestar galactica movies, both for tv and theaters, were created using footage from the two shows. Starring lorne greene, richard hatch and dirk benedict, it ran for the 19781979 season before being canceled. Classic battlestar vs star destroyerbaltar strikes back v2. Because of the age of the original series and the limited information presented by official sources on the internet, the canonical validity of this source is unknown, which violates the conventions of the battlestar. At that time, two of cains key viper pilots are lieutenant bojay and his daughter, lieutenant sheba.
Classic battlestar galactica 1978 cylon attack thwarted. With lorne greene, richard hatch, dirk benedict, herbert jefferson jr after the destruction of the twelve colonies of mankind, the. Back to the original battlestar galactica now with its 5 best episodes. I acknowledge all material belonging to universal studios. Only battlestar galactica, the last of the colonial fleet, survives the attack.
Baltar tries to lure the fleet into a new cylon trap, which spells death for one of the crew. Lorne greene, richard hatch and dirk benedict star in the original 1978 scifi classic battlestar. After the galacticas fighter pilots successfully navigate a path. The original series, as well as the sequel series, galactica 1980, have been remastered in hd and released on bluray disc, however, its exclusive to universals german distributor. Larson that began the battlestar galactica franchise. Toward the end of the battle, cain leads his ship against two cylon basestars to permit galactica and the.
The franchise began with the original television series in 1978 and was followed by a shortrun sequel series galactica 1980, a line of book adaptations, original novels, comic books, a board game, and video games. May 04, 2020 the original battlestar galactica centered on the last group of humans on the verge of extinction after a series of wars with a robot race, the cylons, destroyed the twelve colonies. Top 5 best battlestar galactica episodes original series youtube. Battlestar galactica is an american science fiction media franchise created by glen a.
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