There are several television series that I enjoyed as a child which - taken in proper analytical perspective - were not actually as good as I thought at the time. Seeing a movie or program again that I enjoyed when I was young inevitably resurrects fond memories and feelings; but were I to see them for the first time as an adult (and especially in my case having been involved in film and television production) might not be viewed as favorably. I suspect that may be the case with UFO. I am a fan of the Andersons and had seen most of their programs at the time of their release, but did not get a chance to see this series until now.
Like Irwin Allen, Quinn Martin, Dan Curtis, and other producers of the era, the Andersons had their own quirks - most of which lent some charm to their work. Oddball plot twists and often head-scratching costuming or character traits are among them. However I just cannot get myself to like UFO to the extent which many previous reviewers have expressed, and I wonder if it is because I did not see the series when I was younger.
One of my favorite Anderson productions is "Doppleganger" AKA "Journey To The Far Side Of The Sun", largely I believe, because I saw it when I was 11 years old and close to Christmas. The effects and the music are marvelous, but the "twist" and many other unusual parts of the movie are odd to me now - but it brings very fond memories, so I personally would rate it very high even though seeing it for the first time now might result in a lower opinion.
No intention to deride previous reviews, nor belittle anyone. Just offering some perspective for anyone seeing the series for the first time and wondering "What are they raving about?"
Like Irwin Allen, Quinn Martin, Dan Curtis, and other producers of the era, the Andersons had their own quirks - most of which lent some charm to their work. Oddball plot twists and often head-scratching costuming or character traits are among them. However I just cannot get myself to like UFO to the extent which many previous reviewers have expressed, and I wonder if it is because I did not see the series when I was younger.
One of my favorite Anderson productions is "Doppleganger" AKA "Journey To The Far Side Of The Sun", largely I believe, because I saw it when I was 11 years old and close to Christmas. The effects and the music are marvelous, but the "twist" and many other unusual parts of the movie are odd to me now - but it brings very fond memories, so I personally would rate it very high even though seeing it for the first time now might result in a lower opinion.
No intention to deride previous reviews, nor belittle anyone. Just offering some perspective for anyone seeing the series for the first time and wondering "What are they raving about?"