Galactica 1980

I tried a search to see if there were old forums on Gallactica 1980. I purchased the dvd when it was released a few years back and started to watching it again. I was a huge fan of the original gallactica series/premise in 1978. I got a good deal on the 1978 series and it is in mail. I always like watch sci-fi shows, especially as the plots developed over the life of the show.

I really like Kent McCord as Troy (Boxie) as he does a decent job in his role. Troy also pays homage to his parents (mom died in the original series and also that he misses Apollo). I was not overly impressed with Dillon (Barry Van Dyke), because he look more like a ditz in the series. I was thinking that maybe his character was designed along lines of his dad (Dick Van Dyk).

The first three episodes were intriguing with them finding earth and doing the jump into the past to try help earth move their technology forward. However, there was not a good feed into 4th episode to explain what happen after episode 3, especially in lieu it was discussed that Xavier had headed to 1776 United States and Jamie made the comment about wanting to meet Benjamin Franklin.

The superscouts and spaceball were very good with the kids. I thought the kids added some comedic relief to the storylines, especially with then explaining solar system and/or life beyond the milky way. I like spaceball as it was like watching bad news bears changing to aliens. It was well done script as well.

I the night of cylon is also very funny with the costume along with how the cylons have taken human form. The human form is neat due to fact the re-imagined Battlestar Gallactica used this approach in their series.

The return of starbuck was neat as i was a huge fan of Dirk Benedict/Starbuck. I like how the plot shows how Dr Z came to gallactica. Dr Z is interesting as he was changed from Oliver (Brady Buncy) to Patrick Stuart. I always found it was interesting the Commander Adama would consult the Whiz Kid before he would go to council. I think there were a few episodes/scripts that were never produced, like a follow up to return of starbuck.

It was quite sad that the show was cancel after only 10 episodes, but that is life. i still cherish Galactica and Galactica 1980 as classic space show.

Excellent post!

I disappointed as well when the Gallactica 1980 came out, especially when intro show images from the previous 1978 tv series. What i find interesting is that the premise is supposed to be 30 years into the future and yet the viper has not been upgrade. One would think they would have passed many planets that had raw materials they could have used to update their aircraft. The last few episode had them run into another human race, which had the raw materials to help upgrade their fleets. The night of the cylon is great episode as it ties to battle with the cylons and how they have taken a human look to themselves. I still give show credit for using Kent McCord as Troy as he is a great actor. However, i still see his acting similar how he approach adam-12 with calm approach to solving matters. It was more Dillon (Van Dyke) that tend to not do things by the book, like with bank when he was trying to sell his gold and gal thought he was holding up the bank.

I read somewhere like Star Trek there was mass letter writing campaign that had networks wanting to bring the show back. However, i like star trek they tried to push scripts and/or different direction through and that caused issues with plots (Episode 1-2-3 talk about moving earth technology forwrd) then in Episode 4 it is no longer an issue. The rest of episodes and different purpses with focus on kids or return of the cylons or return of starbuck.

I am glad for dvd that i can watch this classic space show and share my enjoyment with people that have similar interests in classic sci-fi!!

Hey Dhammer,

I totally agree there was so much they could have done with Galactica 1980. I realize the original series was cut due to its high production costs and Galactica 1980 was created based on fans writing in requesting the 1978 show to be re-started. I read somewhere that a script was given to Richard Hatch and he decline it. Dirk Benedict was unavailable due other commitments, so the only cast members brought back were boomer and adama.

I am glad for dvds that i can see this show again and i can watch it at my leisure. I decided to watch Galactica 1980 again for sentimental reasons as i had an appetite to see Galactica again. I have order the 1978 series so i can complete my set.

I am glad for threads like this that i can chat with people that have similar interests as me!!

Thanks Mark,

There is some interesting information on Gallactica 1980, especially on epsiodes. I did read something they had plan a sequel to Return of Starbuck, which would have Starbuck return to gallactica via the ship of lights.

There are many directions the show could have taken due to fact they have return to Earth. The last few episodes of Gallactica 1980 touched on the cylons were still pursuing the gallactica and had taken human form. I am looking forward to see how the new series blood and chrome does as it will give us an opportunity to see a young adama. There is also the possibily the re-imagined could take do something now that Gallactica has reached earth. So, there could be another series in works in a few years.