Space: 1999 (1975–1977)

The crew of Moonbase Alpha must struggle to survive when a massive explosion throws the Moon from orbit into deep space.

Creators:

Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson

Stars:

Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Nick Tate

Cast

Series cast summary:
Martin Landau	...	Commander John Koenig (48 episodes, 1975-1977)
Barbara Bain	...	Dr. Helena Russell (47 episodes, 1975-1977)
Nick Tate	...	Alan Carter (42 episodes, 1975-1977)
Zienia Merton	...	Sandra Benes (35 episodes, 1975-1977)
Catherine Schell	...	Maya (25 episodes, 1975-1977)
Barry Morse	...	Prof. Victor Bergman (24 episodes, 1975-1976)
Tony Anholt	...	Tony Verdeschi (23 episodes, 1976-1977)
Prentis Hancock	...	Paul Morrow (23 episodes, 1975-1976)
Clifton Jones	...	David Kano (23 episodes, 1975-1976)
Anton Phillips	...	Dr. Mathias (23 episodes, 1975-1976)

Storyline

In 1999, Moonbase Alpha, nestled in the Lunar crater Plato, is a scientific research colony and watchdog over silos of atomic waste from Earth stored on the Moon's far side. On September 13, 1999, magnetic energy builds to cause an explosive chain-reaction of the waste, blasting the Moon out of Earth orbit and off the plane of the ecliptic, out of the Solar System. The inhabitants of Moonbase Alpha are unable to return to Earth and must survive on their wandering Moon as it is displaced further into unknown space by freak space warps. Along the way, they are joined by an alien woman with the ability to change herself into any living creature at will.

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Plot Keywords:

moon | space | alpha | explosion | moon base | 

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Taglines:

The Future Is Fantastic!

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Details

Official Sites:

Carlton Video Ltd

Country:

UK Italy

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 September 1975 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cosmos 1999

Filming Locations:

Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Group 3, Incorporated Television Company (ITC), Radiotelevisione Italiana

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min 50 min (48 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono Dolby Digital (DVD Release)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

Did You Know?

Trivia

Maya's makeup undergoes a subtle change as Season 2 goes on. Initially, she has brown ears as large "sideburns." In later episodes, her ears are normal colored, and her sideburns are thinned out.

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Goofs

Eagle numbers on doors in cockpits not always what the pilots call in and the numbers don't always match with each other.

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Quotes

John Koenig: We're all aliens, until we get to know one another.

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Crazy Credits

During the first season, excerpts for each week's episode were incorporated into the opening credits, which was something of a Gerry Anderson trademark.

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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Crash of Moons (1992)

User Reviews

A fun series that I enjoy on DVD

Anyone who loves fun and imaginative TV should give Space 1999 a try. The first season is similar in tone to 2001: A Space Odyssey. Season two is more like classic Doctor Who with an array of far-out aliens. It's quite a mixed bag. That's the beauty of it! Fans of rubber monsters will especially enjoy the cheesy fun of season two. I love it! Give Space 1999 a try if you are a fan of fun and imaginative TV. They just don't make 'em like this any more folks! Pop some corn, pour your favorite beverage, settle back in your favorite comfy chair, and enjoy a fun escape beyond the stars with Moon Base Alpha. It's highly watchable, charming, and fun.