Glen larson on the creation of battlestar galactica. Storyboards of saga of a star world part 2 battlestar. Battlestar galactica season 1 episode 1 saga of a star. Saga of a star world, part 1 first aired september 17, 1978. Overview of battlestar galactica including production difficulties. Saga of a star world soundtrack from 1978, composed by stu phillips. The effects are pretty good for their time and the plot has actually held up well. Saga of a star world part 1 is the premiere episode of the science fiction adventure series battlestar galactica. This will include studies of the original tv series and its associated comic books, novels, etc. Battlestar galactica saga of a star world tv episode 1978 imdb. Sep 21, 2018 remembering the stars of battlestar galactica part 1. Finally promised peace after generations of war, the twelve colonies of man are betrayed by the robot cylons.
They stumble upon the cylons early ralph mcquarrie design, zac gets hit and they try to warn the fleet of the upcoming attack. They are nowhere near the quality of the two and three part episodes. Jump over to the battlestar galactica and young rick springfield zack adama weasels his way onto a patrol with his older brother apollo because. Apr 23, 2016 zac rick springfield battlestar galactica s01e01 episode 1. As adama becomes more suspicious of the good fortune provided by carillon and the ovians, sire uri uses an award ceremon.
The final storyboards as used can be found in the storyboards of saga of a star world part 1, part 2 and part 3 articles. Battlestar galactica classic saga of a star world, part. Apr 23, 2016 battlestar galactica s01e01 episode 1. There was, besides marens scene in episode 2 the second part of saga of a star world also the extremely pretty dancing girl in episode 3 the third part of saga of a star world and things were obviously deemed as getting too hot under the collar by the standards of network tv in 1978. Saga of a star world part 2 is the second episode of the science fictionadventure series battlestar galactica.
Saga of a star world part 1 is the premiere episode of the science fictionadventure series battlestar galactica. Battlestar galactica season 1 episode 2 the lost planet of. Battlestar galactica classic saga of a star world, part 2. Battlestar galactica saga of a star world, part 1 scifi stream.
Commentary with richard hatch, dirk benedict and herbert jefferson jr. Zac rick springfield battlestar galactica s01e01 episode. This gallery shows the second part of the early storyboards of the battlestar galactica pilot saga of a star world. It is the first chapter in the three part saga of a star world pilot movie. The series pilot, it was split into three parts for syndication, and also released theatrically as a single film titled battlestar galactica. Theres a scene were apollo gives one of his military pins to boxey. In this part we continue on skylers apollos and zacs run from the cylon raiders to warn the fleet. Adama, commanding the last surviving battlestar, takes it upon himself to lead all remaining survivors aboard 220 ships to find a new home. Saga of a star world is a novelization of the premiere episode, saga of a star world, for the original series. Levi with a script written by series creator glen a.
The twelve colonies of man are annihilated by the cylons. Starbucks gambling is so famous that his name is part of fighterpilot slang. The ovions were a race of insectoid creatures with four arms. None, saga of a star world, lost planet of the gods, part i. Saga of a star world, part 1 more details when the cylons trick the human fleet and destroy all its ships except the battlestar galactica, commander adama gathers up the remaining humans from the 12 colony worlds and leads them in search of the legendary th colony. The 3hour television movie with which the show premiered has always been known unofficially as saga of a star world, but this title nowhere appears on screen. It is the second chapter in the threepart saga of a star world pilot movie. Battlestar galactica saga of a star world, part 2 scifi. This is the home page of popapostles exploration of battlestar galactica. One surviving battlestar, the galactica, under the command of commander adama, gathers the remaining humans and leads them in the search for the. It is the first chapter in the threepart saga of a. Battlestar galactica saga of a star world tv episode. Only the battlestar galactica and a ragtag fleet survive, journeying across the galaxy in search of a.
Storyboards of saga of a star world part 1 battlestar. The cylon empire tricks the twelve colonies into believing they are striving for peace. Apr 27, 2012 battlestar galactica saga of a star world now beginning its incredible 40th anniversary legacy, a celebration of the classic, world popular original tv series from 1978, created by glen a. The first act sets up the principal conflict, which is a war between humanity and a race of machines known as cylons. 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. But with their fuel and supplies running dangerously low, captain apollo proposes that they take the fleet through a dangerous region of space once mined by the cylons, to the isolated mining outpost at carillon. Saga of a star world is the pilot of the 1978 tv series, battlestar galactica. It was also recut as a feature film in which baltar is executed by the cylons, and exists on the dvd as a longer edit 2h18.
Saga of a star world, part 1 first aired september 17, 1978 stay safe and healthy. Originally aired as one big tv movie, saga of a star world would have to be chopped into three episodes fo syndication. Battlestar galactica 19781979 saga of a star world. Saga of a star world, part 2 more details when the fleet stops at the planet carillon to refuel and pick up supplies, a newlyelected member of the council seizes power from commander adama. Remembering the stars of battlestar galactica part 1 by nitestar productions. Then they ambush the unprepared colonies and destroy the militarys battlestar fleet. Having settled on carillon for the purpose of tylium mining for the cylon war effort, the ovions soon constructed a tourist outpost consisting of bars and casinos, which would lure galacticans to carillon and who they could. Battlestar galactica saga of a star world tv episode 1978. Adama, commanding the last surviving battlestar, takes it upon himself to lead all. In part one of battlestar galacticas pilot episode, the 12 colonies of humankind are poised to sign a peace treaty with the cylons, a race of mechanical men with whom the colonies have waged war. This gallery shows multiple sketches carl aldana made for various scenes in battlestar galacticas pilot saga of a star world. Once again, special effects that were unheard of for the 1970suntil star wars are this shows specialty.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Battlestar galactica classic saga of a star world, part 1. In part two of battlestar galactica s pilot episode, galactica s commander adama lorne greene has managed to escape the death trap arranged by the scurrilous, metallic cylons and human traitor. The colonial warriors of the galactica attempt to bring food and comfort to the sick and dying throughout the ragtag fleet. Nov 04, 2014 battlestar galactica kicks off with a movie length, three part pilot, an epic by the name of saga of a star world. A reimagined version of battlestar galactica aired as a twopart, threehour. Battlestar galactica kicks off with a movie length, three part pilot, an epic by the name of saga of a star world. This gallery shows multiple sketches carl aldana made for various scenes in battlestar galactica s pilot saga of a star world. Battlestar galactica is an american science fiction media franchise created by glen a. This gallery shows the first part of the early storyboards of the battlestar galactica pilot saga of a star world. Saga of a star world, part 2 battlestar galactica season 1. To be starbucked meant that you had maneuvered yourself into a position where defeat was inevitable. 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.
Mark begins a series covering the original battlestar galactica. It is the first chapter in the threepart saga of a star world pilot movie. Nndb has added thousands of bibliographies for people, organizations, schools, and general topics, listing more than 50,000 books and 120,000 other kinds of references. Released by intrada in 2011 special collection vol. Saga of a star world part 3 is the third episode of the science fictionadventure series battlestar galactica. It is also apparently the largest tylium fighter fuel mining facility in that part of the galaxy. Watch battlestar galactica, part one season 1, episode 1 of battlestar galactica 1978 or get episode details on. When the cylons trick the human fleet and destroy all its ships except the battlestar galactica, commander adama gathers up the remaining humans from the 12 colony worlds and leads them in search of the legendary th colony. The title credits describe the production only as battlestar galactica.
Battlestar galactica saga of a star world, part 1 scifi. Its all set in a distant part of the galaxy where there are 12 planet colonies, and. Battlestar galactica saga of a star world storyboard. Muffit ii evolution evie the chimp battlestar galactica episode saga of a star world, part 2 first aired september ariel waldman contributes movie gadget friday, where she highlights the lovable and lame gadgets from the world of cinema. It is the second chapter in the three part saga of a star world pilot movie.
Even though the 1978 battlestar galactica is often derided as a campy sci fi show, this pilot episode movie is a. In this day and age where people are so divided in their opinions about things such as immigration what happens in saga of a star world gives an unbiased vision of what can happen and how it affects everyone rather than just a chosen section of people. The following is taken from wikipedia, and can be found here. After the galacticas fighter pilots successfully navigate a path. As in the dvd presentation these saga of a star world parts 1, 2 and 3 were. The saga of a star world battlestar galactica backup available on. Lorne greene, richard hatch and dirk benedict star in the original 1978 scifi classic battlestar galactica. Battlestar galactica 1978 episode 1 saga of a star world. In part two of battlestar galacticas pilot episode, galacticas commander adama lorne greene has managed to escape the death trap arranged by the scurrilous, metallic cylons and human traitor. Saga of a star world or battlestar galactica is the pilot for the american science fiction television series of battlestar galactica which was produced in 1978 by glen a. Watch battlestar galactica season 1, episode 3 saga of a star world 3. They were conquered by the cylon empire and added to their alliance some time before the battle of cimtar.
Having rescued cassiopeia from a cannibalistic fate from the ovion young on carillon, starbuck gives escape cover fire in a scene caught on one of the 1978 battlestar galactica bubble gum cards that wasnt in the eventual tv or theatrical release of saga of a star world. Saga of a star world 1 the cylon empire tricks the twelve colonies into believing they are striving for peace. Saga of a star world or battlestar galactica is the pilot for the american science fiction. Saga of a star world battlestar galactica wiki fandom. This site is written and edited by scott weller, and is a nonprofit making tribute to the classic battlestar galactica television seriesmovie spinoffs from 1978. Theyre based on an early version of the pilot script. Their homes destroyed in a surprise attack, the last survivors of the human race strike out across the stars in ships, following the last surviving battlestar. It is the final chapter in the saga of a star world pilot movie. The space battle that follows is victorious, but damages zacs ship all the maneuvers of the battle are drawn out in. In part one of battlestar galactica s pilot episode, the 12 colonies of humankind are poised to sign a peace treaty with the cylons, a race of mechanical men with whom the colonies have waged war.