Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series)Battlestar Galactica is an American science fiction television series created by Glen A. Larson that aired on the ABC network from September 17, 1978, to April 29, 1979. It stars an ensemble cast led by Lorne Greene, Richard Hatch, and Dirk Benedict.
Battlestar Galactica (fictional spacecraft)In both continuities of the Battlestar Galactica franchise, the main setting is a spacecraft called the Battlestar Galactica. In both series, the Galactica is a large capital ship which can launch squadrons of Viper single-man fighters and is capable of faster-than-light travel. Galactica is depicted as one of several Battlestars of the Colonial (human) military, but is apparently the only Battlestar to survive the massive Cylon attack that begins the series.
CylonsThe Cylons () are a race of sentient robots in the Battlestar Galacticascience fiction franchise, whose primary goal is the extermination of the human race. Introduced in the original 1978 television series, they also appear in the 1980 sequel series, the 2004–2009 reboot series, and the 2010 spinoff prequel series Caprica.Battlestar GalacticaBattlestar Galactica is an American science fiction media franchise created by Glen A. Larson. It began with the original television series in 1978, and was followed by a short-run sequel series, Galactica 1980, a line of book adaptations, original novels, comic books, a board game, and video games.
Richard Hatch (actor)Richard Lawrence Hatch (May 21, 1945 – February 7, 2017) was an American actor and writer. He began his career as a stage actor before moving on to television work in the 1970s. Hatch is best known for his roles as Captain Apollo in the original Battlestar Galactica television series and Tom Zarek in the reimagined series. Early lifeHatch was born on May 21, 1945, in Santa Monica, California, to John Raymond Hatch and Elizabeth Hatch (née White).Galactica 1980Galactica 1980 is an American science fiction television series, which served as a continuation of the original Battlestar Galactica television series (1978–79). It was first broadcast on ABC in the United States from January 27 to May 4, 1980, lasting for 10 episodes. Set 30 years after the original series, it follows the crew of the Galactica on a contemporary Earth as they try to protect the relatively-primitive planet from their enemies, the Cylons.
Glen A. LarsonGlen Albert Larson (January 3, 1937 – November 14, 2014) was an American television producer, writer, and composer. He created many series, including Alias Smith and Jones; Battlestar Galactica; Buck Rogers in the 25th Century; The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo; Quincy, M.E.; The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries; B. J. and the Bear; The Fall Guy; Magnum, P.I.; and Knight Rider.
Lorne GreeneLorne Hyman Greene (born Lyon Himan Green; February 12, 1915 – September 11, 1987) was a Canadian actor, singer, and radio personality. His notable roles include Ben Cartwright in the Western television series Bonanza and Commander Adama in the original science-fiction series Battlestar Galactica and Galactica 1980. He also worked on the Canadian television nature documentary series Lorne Greene's New Wilderness and in television commercials.
Dirk BenedictDirk Benedict (born Dirk Niewoehner; March 1, 1945) is an American actor and author. He is best known for playing the characters Lieutenant Starbuck in the original Battlestar Galactica film and television series and Templeton "Face" Peck in The A-Team television series. He is the author of Confessions of a Kamikaze Cowboy and And Then We Went Fishing.
Herbert Jefferson Jr.Herbert Jefferson Jr., (born September 28, 1946, Sandersville, Georgia) is an American film, television, and stage actor.
Science fiction on televisionTelevision genre A scene from the early American science fiction television program Captain Video and His Video Rangers which aired from 1949 to 1955 Science fiction (Sci-fi) first appeared in television programming in the late 1930s, during what is called the Golden Age of Science Fiction. Special effects and other production techniques allow creators to present a living visual image of an imaginary world not limited by the constraints of reality.
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