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Space 1999 Set 2

Rated: Unrated | Format: VHS Tape
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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When it was first broadcast in 1975, there had never been a more lavishly produced science fiction TV series than Space: 1999, a British production whose budget for the first of its two seasons ran an astounding 3.25 million pounds. What keeps us fans enthralled after all these years has only partly to due with the first-rate production values, the plausibly constructed spaceship models, and expert special effects. The tone of the show is one of scientific dispassion, setting it apart from its TV sci-fi predecessors such as Star Trek, whose mood was more convivial. Our heroes here are in dire circumstances that require cool heads as a survival trait. Those circumstances: the 311 crew members of Moonbase Alpha experience a cataclysm that causes the moon to break away from Earth's orbit and travel endlessly through space, turning our heroes into unintentional explorers. No TV series has created a more palpable feel of hard science fiction than this. Of course the show is not without its detractors; it has been soundly lambasted for its many scientific errors. No less august a figure than Isaac Asimov criticized the show for its premise in the opening episode, "Breakaway," which had nuclear explosions on the "dark side of the moon" somehow propelling it out of Earth's orbit and flying through space without regard to any physical laws. In "Earthbound" (included in this set), aliens traveling to Earth state it will take them 75 years to reach their destination, making one wonder why it didn't take the moon that long to encounter the aliens. While these are serious complaints, fans tend to remember the scientific seriousness of the series and the sense of awe created by the many strange creatures and phenomena that the crew members encounter on their journey through the galaxy. This set also includes the episodes "Ring Around the Moon" and "Another Time." --Jim Gay

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The three episodes in this set (the fourth, fifth and sixth from the premiere season) are the very first of the seminal sci-fi series, and they have been digitally re-mastered from the original 35mm footage for the ultimate Space: 1999 experience.

EPISODE 4: RING AROUND THE MOON. A probe from the planet Triton immobilizes the journeying moon in a ring of light, drives technician Ted Clifford (Max Faulkner) mad, and then abducts Dr. Russell. When Helena is later returned to the moonbase, Alphans soon realize that she has become a living "link," transmitting vital data about Alpha and the Earth to the aliens. Koenig and Eagle pilot Alan Carter attempt to confront the aliens and thwart their plans before the final transmission can be sent, and the implanted probe in Helena is ignited, thus destroying her. With Max Faulkner (Goldeneye) as Ted Clifford.

EPISODE 5: EARTHBOUND. Humanoid aliens bearing gifts make an emergency landing on the traveling moon. After learning of their sorrow-filled sojourn, Koenig grants them aid and rest, and learns their destination is Earth! Their leader, Captain Zantor (Christopher Lee), makes a dramatic offer--one Alphan may return with them. Zantor would like to have Dr. Russell go along, but Koenig assigns Main Computer to make an unbiased choice. Will everyone agree? Guest Star: Roy Dotrice (Picket Fences) as Commissioner Simmonds. Special Guest Star: Christopher Lee (Dracula) as Captain Zantor.

EPISODE 6: ANOTHER TIME, ANOTHER PLACE. The moon is struck by a spectacular shower of color and light. Regina Kesslann (Judy Gleeson), screaming that she has seen two moons, has obviously been affected by this cosmic disturbance. Only she possesses the knowledge that the Commander and Alan Carter are dead. The fabric of time has been torn asunder, leaving the Alphans with no place to die. Guest Star: Judy Gleeson (To Sir With Love) as Regina Kesslann.

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3.0 out of 5 stars SPACE:1999 Set 2, Sep 10 2001
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"rmwe20" (austin, texas USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Space 1999 Set 2 (VHS Tape)
'Ring around the Moon' is very poor... Story is muddled,thrown together,often makes no sense.Bad episode.Only saving grace is we see Carter/Koenig friendship develope which helps explain later episodes. 'Earthbound' is fantastic, a very good story,the music is totally revamped -otherwords GREAT!- Directors must have learned lessons from above episode. Characters are wonderful to watch.
'Another Time, Another Place', O.K. story, not bad, except alphans seem unnaturally hostile to Koenig/Carter. Music good.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Space:1999 series, Sep 2 2001
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"rmwe20" (austin, texas USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Space 1999 Set 2 (VHS Tape)
I have watched all year 1 episodes. The series was wonderful
until the Maya character was added - then I quit.(too many cooks)
This was a very realistic break from other Sci-Fi shows. It focused more on reality: Capt.Kirk always met blue-green aliens, recited bad poetry, settled problems with phasers and was always 'scoring with women'.
Cmdr.Koenig didn't try to 'score friends', he dealt with malfunctions, personnel problems,logistics & planning ,trying to make sure things ran right on Moonbase Alpha.
This is a 'thinking mans' series...special effect junkies, go watch: Star Wars or something.
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1.0 out of 5 stars How did this ever reach the screen?, Feb 20 2001
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This review is from: Space 1999 Set 2 (VHS Tape)
The entire series is very bad. Since I'm a SciFi junkie, its got to be pretty bad before I'd knock it. If people watch this and think it is good, then they'd watch anything.
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