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Series Cast Summary
Kent McCord | ... |
Captain Troy
(10 episodes, 1980)
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Barry Van Dyke | ... |
Lieutenant Dillon
(10 episodes, 1980)
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Robyn Douglass | ... |
Jamie Hamilton
(10 episodes, 1980)
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Lorne Greene | ... |
Adama
(10 episodes, 1980)
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James Patrick Stuart | ... |
Dr. Zee
(7 episodes, 1980)
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Fred Holliday | ... |
Mr. Brooks
(5 episodes, 1980)
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Herbert Jefferson Jr. | ... |
Colonel Boomer
(5 episodes, 1980)
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Mike Brick | ... |
Super Scout
(5 episodes, 1980)
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Ronnie Densford | ... |
Super Scout
(5 episodes, 1980)
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Mark Everett | ... |
Super Scout
(5 episodes, 1980)
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Georgi Irene | ... |
Sunshine
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(5 episodes, 1980)
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Tracy Justrich | ... |
Starla
(5 episodes, 1980)
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Lindsay Kennedy | ... |
Super Scout
(5 episodes, 1980)
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D.G. Larson | ... |
Super Scout
(5 episodes, 1980)
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Eric Larson | ... |
Moonstone
(5 episodes, 1980)
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Michelle Larson | ... |
Super Scout
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(5 episodes, 1980)
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Nicholas Davies | ... |
Super Scout
(4 episodes, 1980)
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Jerry Supiran | ... |
Super Scout
(4 episodes, 1980)
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Eric Taslitz | ... |
Jason
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(4 episodes, 1980)
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Richard Lynch | ... |
Commander Xaviar
(3 episodes, 1980)
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Robbie Rist | ... |
Dr. Zee
(3 episodes, 1980)
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Allan Miller | ... |
Colonel Jack Sydell
(3 episodes, 1980)
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Robert Reed | ... |
Dr. Donald Mortinson
(3 episodes, 1980)
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Adam Farrar | ... |
Boy
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(3 episodes, 1980)
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William Daniels | ... |
Norman Blore
(2 episodes, 1980)
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Lara Parker | ... |
Shirley Blore
(2 episodes, 1980)
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George DelHoyo | ... |
Dr. Spencer
(2 episodes, 1980)
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Christopher Stone | ... |
Major Stockwell
(2 episodes, 1980)
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Mike Kellin | ... |
John Stockton
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(2 episodes, 1980)
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Albert Paulsen | ... |
General Yodel
(2 episodes, 1980)
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Peter Mark Richman | ... |
Colonel Briggs
(2 episodes, 1980)
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Louis Turenne | ... |
Colonel Werner
(2 episodes, 1980)
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Carlene Watkins | ... |
Nurse Valerie
(2 episodes, 1980)
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Roger Davis | ... |
Andromus
(2 episodes, 1980)
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Michael Strong | ... |
Resistance Leader
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(2 episodes, 1980)
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Wolfman Jack | ... |
Self
(2 episodes, 1980)
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Ted Gehring | ... |
Sheriff
(2 episodes, 1980)
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James R. Parkes | ... |
Father
(2 episodes, 1980)
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Curt Lowens | ... |
German Commander
(2 episodes, 1980)
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Duncan MacKenzie | ... |
1st Pilot
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(2 episodes, 1980)
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Melissa Francis | ... |
Little Girl
(2 episodes, 1980)
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John Quade | ... |
Sheriff Ellsworth
(2 episodes, 1980)
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Rex Cutter | ... |
Centurion
(2 episodes, 1980)
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Michael Swan | ... |
Deputy Collins
(2 episodes, 1980)
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Jeff Cotler | ... |
Super Scout
(2 episodes, 1980)
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Dirk Benedict | ... |
Lieutenant Starbuck
(1 episode, 1980)
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Dana Elcar | ... |
John Steadman
(1 episode, 1980)
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Paul Koslo | ... |
Billy Eheres
(1 episode, 1980)
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Ana Alicia | ... |
Gloria Alonzo
(1 episode, 1980)
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Judith Chapman | ... |
Angela
(1 episode, 1980)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1980) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- AXN (2010) (Hungary) (tv)
- Koch Media (2010) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Koch Media (2014) (Germany) (DVD)
- Katholieke Radio Omroep (KRO) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Studios USA Television (United States) (tv) (syndication)
Special Effects
- Universal Hartland (miniatures and special photography)
Other Companies
Storyline
Plot Summary |
Thirty years after the events of the series "Battlestar Galactica", the fugitive starfleet finally reaches its legendary destination. But Commander Adama discovers that the planet Earth in 1980 is not technologically advanced enough to help them battle the Cylons. Indeed, by coming to Earth, the Galactica has inadvertently exposed the helpless planet to attack by the android race bent on exterminating all humanity. Therefore, teams of Colonial warriors are covertly sent to the planet to work incognito with various members of the scientific community, hoping to advance Earth's technology.
Written by Anthony Bruce Gilpin |
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Did You Know?
Trivia | The series was originally to focus on Commander Xaviar travelling through time to disrupt Earth history, with Captain Troy and Lieutenant Dillon chasing him as they try to restore history. While that concept was dropped, it reportedly inspired producer Donald P. Bellisario to create Quantum Leap (1989). See more » |
Goofs | At the beginning of the series, the Galactica arrives at Earth in the year 1980. It is said by Adama that their voyage has taken 30 years which means that the events of Battlestar Galactica (1978) took place around 1950 in Earth time. However, at the very end of the original series (in the episode "The Hand of God"), the Galactica receives a television transmission that shows the 1969 Apollo moon landing. Since the fleet's journey to Earth had only started a few months prior, it means that the events of Battlestar Galactica (1978) must have taken place at least in the late 1960s Earth time. In fact it would be at least in the 1970s since television signals travel at the speed of light and the Galactica was obviously far more than a light year away from Earth at the time they received the transmission. See more » |
Movie Connections | Edited from Earthquake (1974). See more » |
Crazy Credits | Several episodes end with the disclaimer: "The United States Air Force stopped investigating UFOs in 1969. After 22 years, they found no evidence of extra-terrestrial visits and no threat to national security." This is due to the series featuring an Air Force division dedicated to looking for UFOs. See more » |
Quotes |
Captain Troy:
[after taking off in a Viper from the Galactica]
Well, how did you like that? Jamie Hamilton: Don't bother me, I'm praying. See more » |