The Production GuideScript To Screen: Dorzak
by Martin Willey
The Production GuideMonday 8th November marked the second week of filming, and the third and final day on the Medical Center set. Note that Dr Ed Spencer is still called Dr Spandau here (Freiberger had not heard of the German prison named Spandau until Sam Dastor pointed it out).
In scene 46, Sahala is taken away by the security guard, and Tony warns Alan "Will you take some advice from an old buddy?"
Scene 49 is the lengthy sequence when the Alphans begin to believe Sahala, and Maya takes Sahala's form to test Dorzak.
In scene 65, a mind-controlled Helena takes her medical case. Oddly, scene 68 when Tony visits Spencer and looks at the cabinet was filmed on a previous day.
In scene 70 Helena operates to remove the jammer from Tony. And in scene 72, the original ending of the episode was filmed (described in the script). Lee Montague is present for Maya's transformation into Dorzak, to tease Tony.
| GERRY ANDERSON PRODUCTIONS LTD. | "SPACE 1999" - SERIES II |
| CALL SHEET NO. 5 | |
| "DORZAK" | DATE: Monday, 8th November, 1976 |
| DIRECTOR: VAL GUEST | STAGE: 'L' |
| UNIT CALL: 8.30 a.m. | |
| ARTISTE | CHARACTER | D/R | MAKE UP | ON SET |
| INT. MEDICAL CENTER. SCENES 46: 49: 65: 70: 72 | ||||
| BARBARA BAIN | Helena | 322 | 7.30 | 9.00 |
| CATHERINE SCHELL | Maya | 324 | 7.30 | 9.00 |
| TONY ANHOLT | Tony | 325 | 8.00 | 8.30 |
| NICK TATE | Alan | 326 | 7.45 | 8.30 |
| SAM DASTOR | Dr. Spandau | 335 | 8.00 | 8.30 |
| JOHN JUDD | 2nd Security Guard | 335 | 8.00 | 8.30 |
| JILL TOWNSEND | Sahala | 336 | 7.00 | 8.30 |
| LEE MONTAGUE | Maya/Dorzak | 327 | Stand by till 1pm | |
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STAND INS |
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| Sue Heimer | for Miss. Bain | 312 | 8.00 | 8.30 |
| Pat Thompson | for Miss. Schell | " | " | " |
| Bill Hibbert | for Mr. Anholt | " | " | " |
| David Clare | for Mr. Tate | " | " | " |
| A.N.Other | for Mr. Montague | " | " | " |
| Fran Hunter | for Miss Townsend | " | " | " |
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CROWD |
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| 2 Women | Nurses | 312 | 8.00 | 8.30 |
PROPS:
As per script to include commlocks, stun guns, surgical instruments
and case Sc. 65, special capsules, pillow.
ART DEPT:
X Ray Unit and X-Ray Sahala's head with capsule Sc. 49. Black velvet.
CAMERA:
10-1 zoom. Transformation Sc. 49 and 72.
ELECTRICAL:
Caravan cue lights and cue lights.
ELECTRONIC:
Medical cards on monitor. Oscilloscope on wheels. Practical TV
monitors
CATERING:
A.M. & P.M. breaks for 60 people on 'L' Stage.
LUNCH: 1-2 p.m.
RUSHES: Theatre 1 at 1 p.m.
TRANSPORT:
Ray Atkins to pick up Miss Bain as arranged
Steve Smith to pick up Miss Schell as arranged.
KEN BAKER
Asst. Director.
Copyright Martin Willey