Exploring Space

<p> Starring internationally renowned actors Martin Landau Barbara Bain Barry Morse and Catherine Schell the British-made <I>Space: 1999</I> was the only truly original space adventure of the mid-1970s. Sandwiched between the demise of the original <I>Star Trek</I> and the opening of the <I>Stars Wars</I> series on the big screen <I>Space: 1999</I> featured a richly-visualized world where space was terrifying and mysterious where not all problems were solvable by technology and the space travelers were very human.</p><p> From the science fiction show's conception in 1973 to its cancellation in 1977 this reference work covers each of the 48 episodes in depth including a full plot synopsis writer director guest star credits and critical commentary that examines both the episode and other shows that have used similar plotlines. The popularity of <I>Space: 1999</I> memorabilia and its many fan clubs are fully discussed along with the possibility of a future movie or reunion show that would tie up the loose ends caused by the show's abrupt cancellation.</p>