A new box set of battlestar galactica is set to street on october 21, 2003 in time for the premiere of the sci fi channels original new miniseries battlestar galactica. The entire series has been remastered from original source materials for optimal picture and sound quality. The original battlestar galactica television series premiered on the abc television network on september 17, 1978. The complete epic series richard hatch, dirk benedict, lorne greene, herbert jefferson, jr. Complete epic series dvd 1978 region 1 us import ntsc. Battlestar galactica is an american science fiction media franchise created by glen a. This edition was produced by universal studios and released in region 1 format. Broadcast of the original threeepisode pilot was interrupted for an hour, about 30 minutes before the end, by news of the signing of the camp david accords.
In 1980, a writein campaign revived the show as galactica 1980 with 10 episodes. The franchise began with the original television series in 1978 and was followed by a shortrun sequel series galactica 1980, a line of book adaptations, original novels, comic books, a board game, and video games. A lone flagship battlestar, the galactica, remains to aid the surviving colonists on their epic journey for a new home to a faroff legendary planetearth. They must survive the pursuing cylons in a series of epic battles that will determine the fate of. Battlestar galactica at allmovie battlestar galactica on imdb battlestar galactica the complete epic series at rotten tomatoes battlestar. Andromeda had some episodes when battlestar galactica, the newer version guest starred making it a crossover of star trek and battlestar galactica once again proving that this scifi tv series will be loved for decades to come. Battlestar galactica is an american science fiction television series created by glen a. Complete epic series 1978 starring richard hatch and dirk benedict on dvd and bluray. A lone flagship battlestar, the galactica, remains to aid the surviving colonists on their epic journey for a new home to a faroff legendary planet. He analysed the insignia, the patches, the medals, and the diversity of pins used and traced many of them back to the original military insignia or patch. Shortly before the recent revival series of battlestar galactica began, universal released this super deluxe set of the original 197879 series. On this weeks closer look we take a look at the superb definitive collection of the original battlestar galactica, and take an encore hd look at the complete epic series limited edition dvd set. Battlestar galactica 1978 the complete epic series region 1 dvd.
Jerry buck, the san diego union tv week, september 1728, 1978. The most expensive tv series of its time, this 197879 scifi drama followed the crew of the massive starship galactica as they shepherd a ragtag fleet carrying the survivors of destroyed solar systems on a quest to find the mysterious planet known as earth. Debuting in the fall of 1978, battlestar galactica became the highest rated and biggesthyped tv premiere in history. Battlestar galactica 1978 the complete epic series. The slideshow and carousels can be controlled using tab, left, and right arrow keys. The sevendisc complete epic series box set features all 24 x 45min episodes of the original series and is loaded with over 3. Battlestar galactica 1978 the complete epic series region 1 dvd from battlestar wiki, the free, open content battlestar galactica encyclopedia and episode guide namespaces.
After the success of star wars 1977, tv network abc responded with battlestar galactica, created by glen a. Complete epic series available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable. It didnt last too long, but it had enough time on the airwaves and was seen by enough people that it did manage to develop quite a loyal following despite the shows short life. Battlestar galactica the complete epic series dvd collection badges. This collection was released in standard flipcase boxset edition as well as sold with a special cylon head collectors case edition. Larson that began the battlestar galactica franchise. See more ideas about battlestar galactica 1978, battlestar galactica and movies coming out. They must survive the pursuing cylons in a series of epic battles that will determine the fate of the human race in this nonstop actionpacked classic filled with cuttingedge special. They must survive the pursuing cylons in a series of epic battles that will determine the. Larsons sprawling saga of a ragtag fleet of ships fleeing genocide was mustsee tv.
The series began with a threehour including ads tv movie, followed by a weekly series. Complete epic series when the 12 colonies of man are all but wiped out by a cybernetic race called the cylons, commander adama and the battlestar galactica lead a ragtag human fleet of survivors in search of a mythical planet called earth. They must survive the pursuing cylons in a series of epic battles that will determine the fate of the human race in this nonstop actionpacked classic filled. The original series on which the syfy channel phenomenon was based, battlestar galactica ran for a single season on abc from 1978 to 1979. Battlestar galactica also known as the original series on this wiki to differentiate it from. In its day, battlestar galactica bsg or bg, depending on your preference. Battlestar galactica the complete epic series dvd collectors set. Once again, special effects that were unheard of for the 1970s until star wars are this shows specialty. Jim stevenson has done some great research again on the insignia of the original battlestar galactica 1978 series. The series ran for the 1978 1979 season before being canceled.
Unfollow battlestar galactica complete series to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A reimagined version of battlestar galactica aired as a twopart, threehour. Hot on the trail of star wars fever was battlestar galactica, a fantastic science fiction series set in outer space that ran on abc from 1978 until 1979. Larson had tried to get a space exodus show greenlit called adams ark but with no luck, then with the success of star wars the execs over at universal. The complete epic series is a sixdisc dvd collection that includes all twentyfour episodes of the original 1978 scifi classic battlestar galactica. Lorne greene, richard hatch, dirk benedict, john colicos. With lorne greene, richard hatch, dirk benedict, herbert jefferson jr after the destruction of the twelve colonies of mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet on a desperate search for the legendary planet earth.
Complete epic series available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Battlestar galactica the complete epic series dvd, 2014. Originally conceived as a series of telefilms, abc changed their minds, deciding instead to turn the property into a fullfledged series literally at the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. With lorne greene, richard hatch, dirk benedict, herbert jefferson jr after the destruction of the twelve colonies of mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet on a desperate search for. The site navigation utilizes tab and enter key commands. The complete epic series new dvd boxed set, reissue title. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup.
Lasers flash, the heavens explode and a space fleet undertakes an epic voyage in a blockbuster. Disc 8 1978 starring richard hatch and dirk benedict on dvd and bluray. One of the most spectacular television programs ever produced, battlestar galactica ran only a single season but has retained an active fandom to this day. The complete epic series, dvd, boxed set, reissue, tv scifi, 025192218149. This page like all pages on this wiki was imported from the original englishlanguage battlestar wiki based on what was available in the wayback machine in early 2017. Starring lorne greene, richard hatch, and dirk benedict, it follows the surviving humans as they flee in battlestar galactica and other ships in search for a new home while being pursued by the cylons. A lone flagship battlestar, the galactica, remains to aid the surviving colonists on their epic journey for a new home to a faroff legendary planet earth.