Catacombs Reference LibraryTelevision Age
Catacombs Reference LibraryTelevision Age was a Japanese monthly magazine published by Shiki Shuppan from the mid-1960s to 1980, subtitled "The specialised magazine for foreign TV and movies". The May 1977 has the most detailed coverage of the series. Here we look briefly at other issues with Landau and Space: 1999 content.
In some cases the Japanese titles for films and TV series are ambiguous, so we have left the literal translations here. Similarly, the Japanese titles of year 2 episodes (in August 1978) are mutated because of Japanese pronunciation rules, so the literal translations look particularly weird. Some errors exist in the original English to Japanese translation, with SFX director Brian Johnson being named "Brian Anderson", and script editor Christopher Penfold becoming "E.C.Tubb" (see April 1977).
Cover: Leonard Nimoy
Two page text biography on pages 28-29 of Martin Landau (and Barbara Bain). No mention of Space: 1999, it's focused on his role in Mission Impossible
Cover: Ed Bishop
A 3 page photo feature, "Leonard Nimoy vs Martin Landau". There are no photos from the series, just family photos of the Landaus and Nimoys.
space age rivals
A sci-fi series that has its roots in "Mission: Impossible"
Martin Landau and Leonard Nimoy are the perfect candidates to be described as rivals. They are both people from Earth, but they have a fascinating amount of similarities in their SF-like characters and careers. Moreover, Martin Landau once appeared in "Mission Impossible". They have children, and are both typical family men. There are so many things to list. The only difference is that Martin Landau's Barbara Bain is an actress, and she appears on TV. If a sci-fi series featuring the two of them travelling together were to be made, something cosmic would surely happen.
UFO also features on the cover of February 1976, portraying Michael Billington. There was no Space: 1999 content in this issue. UFO
Cover: David McCallum and Robert Vaughan
On page 41, two photos of Martin Landau and Barbara Bain, subtitled "The passionate couple resurface in Space: 1999".
Cover: Martin Landau (a Mission Impossible shot)
Landau and Bain appear in the photo section and on the table of contents.
Following on from "Mission: Impossible," the next project to break the jinx of second regular roles being unsuccessful is "Space 1999" starring Martin Landau and Barbara Bain. A British sci-fi series from 1974, it has a flavour of "UFO", but it has a track record of being more successful than "Star Trek" in the UK and the US, and is almost certain to be a hit in Japan as well. The cool characters that the pair are known for are more suited to sci-fi than spy series, and combined with their current sci-fi fame, they may gain even more fans. Look forward to the signs that say "it's their turn"!!!
The article is mostly biographies of Landau, Bain and Morse.
Premium magazine show
- made by ITC(UK)
- Commander John Koenig...Martin Landau
- Dr. Helena Russell...Barbara Bain
- Professor Victor Bergman ...Barry Morse
In the year 1999, mankind was about to embark on a new history. A new world was established on the Moon, and people's lives were about to change. The beginning of that century was also this universe creation series. It is also called the myth of the space century. It was produced by ITC Productions, and was broadcast in the UK in 1974, and became even more popular than UFO.
The cast includes Martin Landau from "Mission: Impossible" and Barbara Bain. As usual, the two are in a romantic relationship.
Barbara Bain got onto the cover for the June 1980 issue, again a Mission Impossible shot, with Peter Graves.
Cover: David McCallum
In the photo pages, Landau and Bain have full-page portraits from Mission Impossible, and a one page text article on p18 which talks about Space: 1999
Hot Topics and Rising Stars
An unprecedented SF boom is coming!
This year, it looks like a new foreign film series is going to be a hit for the first time in a long while. The names of the films scheduled to be broadcast this year are "Thuce", "Nakia", "Blong", "Ellery Queen", "Happy Days", "The Invisible Man", "Starsky & Hutch", "The Bionic Woman", "Juman", "Love Story", "Wonder Woman" and the long-awaited "Space 1999".
This does not mean that the problem will be solved all at once. On the contrary, "Bionic Warman," "Wonder Woman," "The Invisible Man," and "Juman" are also being depicted. Furthermore, if "The Six Million Dollar Man" continues to be broadcast, there are concerns about over feeding. In addition, "Star Trek" will be rebroadcast in the Tokyo area.
I'm not Fukagawa-san, but this is truly the biggest SF downpour in history. A record!
Thus, 1977 was bound to be a science fiction boom, and even Television Age, which had been shouting "SF, SF" ever since it was published, was finally able to keep its popularity.
The central force behind this rush is the SF group, with "Space 1999" at the forefront. The popularity of "Space 1999" overseas is well known, but Japanese fans have been waiting for a long time for it to be broadcast, with only rumours.
Unlike other genres, SF fits globally beyond the locality. This is probably why all the SF series broadcasted in Japan so far have been hits without exception. However, this time, the time, place, and occasion are also appropriate.
With such a rush, it would be strange if it didn't become a boom. In any case, it looks like it will be a great year for fans of TV science fiction
Starsky and Hutch: Achievements in the spotlight
As for works of other genres, just as the most densely packed series, "Mission: Impossible," appeared at the end of the spy boom, "Starsky and Hutch" is likely to be the final series in the police boom.
Produced by Aaron Spelling of "River of Youth" and "Rookies", one of the stars is David Soul of "100 Brides", and the role is more suited to him than last time. Moreover, he is now improving on the quality of his personal style, so it may be a big hit.
Cover: Ron Harper
Two pages photo section on p9, photo on table of contents and also on back-issues page
The series is being produced by Gerry Anderson, who directed UFO. ITC, which achieved success with UFO, is now producing a more serious space science fiction series for space fans. The long-awaited Space 1999 series will finally be broadcast on TBS from April 3rd at 4.10am on Sundays. It's a series that will give fans a taste of the fun of TV for the first time in a long time. The series stars Martin Landau and Barbara Bain, who are in a mysterious relationship with each other.
Five page text section starting on page 15
The long-awaited SF masterpiece is finally here!!
Odyssey of the Universal Century
Travel between the Earth and the Moon was already possible. A city was established on the Moon, with 311 people from all over the world living there. However, the foolish act of humans to dump nuclear waste on the Moon led to a great tragedy in the universe.
Record of the work and cast of "Space 1999"
The origins and highlights of the work
An outstanding myth of the future that even harsh critics praise
It is said that when the economy goes into a recession, there will be an occult boom and a science fiction boom, and right now the film and TV industry is right in the middle of it.
After "The Exorcist" and "The Omen," there is now a psycho-series with "Cathy," "The House," and "Audrey Rose." There are also "The Child," "The Day the World Burned," "Journey 2300: A Journey to the Future," and "Obsessed," in the pipeline, and the boom shows no sign of ending. Filming of "Exorcist II" is also progressing steadily.
And in the TV world, the long-awaited "Space 1999" is finally seeing the light of day. This work was produced by ITC in the UK, the same company that produced "UFO". The series also features the same producers, the duo Sylvia Anderson and Gerry Anderson.
This work has a great reputation in America, a country with a tradition of science fiction, and even more so in the UK, where it was produced. It is a science fiction space adventure that has been broadcast in America since May 1975 on 101 stations, including KHJ TV in Los Angeles, and has been a hot topic.
The series has already produced 24 episodes in the first season and 24 episodes in the second season, and is currently in its third season, still in production. [This was written in 1977, but sadly no 3rd series was made]
Its reputation in the United States, to borrow the assessment of Mr. Cleveland Amory of TV Guide magazine, is that it is an easy-to-watch myth that foretells the future. He is known as a critic and has a reputation for being outspoken. This prosecutor has previously harshly criticized "Space Battleship" and "UFO". It is a serious story with a well-thought-out plot, and just hearing that the sharp-tongued Cleveland Amory had praised it was a work that even non-SF fans had been looking forward to.
It should be a little different. Like "UFO" the main setting is the moon. However, the scientific basis is more correct.
The year was 1999, the last year of the 20th century, and people could travel freely between the Earth and the Moon. A base called Alpha had been established on the Moon, and 311 people from all over the world were living there. However, nuclear fuel waste was dumped on the Moon, and such foolish human actions will bring about a great tragedy for the universe.
The staff includes British ITC Productions, multiple scriptwriters, Brian Anderson [Brian Johnson] as special effects director, Nick Alder as special effects cameraman, and Sylvia and Gerry Anderson as producers. Sylvia Anderson also directed Space 1999, just like she did with "UFO." [The roles of producer and director are confused, but this may be a translation error]
"Space 1999" is a Pandora's box
E.C. Tubb [actually script editor Christopher Penfold; Tubb novelised the scripts], one of the producers and screenwriters, explained his intention behind making this series: "What we intended to do with this series was to explore how human life forms can adapt to, and even evolve in, space. To that end, we tried out various hypotheses based on the results of modern science, but as this is a TV series, there are of course many optimistic creative parts. What is important is that we should never lose hope, no matter what the circumstances."
The future created by this attitude is what it would be like in 1999, when human space development had progressed rapidly, with Alpha Base being established on the moon and many talented people being dispatched there.
However, the universe holds unfathomable mysteries, and without sufficient exploration, humanity's space voyage will clearly come to an end. The role of Alpha Base is to act as a guide for this great voyage, and the name Alpha symbolizes its creative mission.
Commander John Koenig (Martin Landau), female space medicine authority Helena Russell (Barbara Bain), and Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Victor Bergman (Barry Morse) lead the Alpha Crew as they take on many unknowns.
Their adventures include alien exploration, alien counterattacks, strange celestial phenomena, and the birth of glorious life. Along the way, danger and the mysteries of the universe await. John Koenig and Helena Russell's futuristic romance also unfolds at Alpha Base and the spaceship Eagle.
A high-calibre cast that brings out the authentic sci-fi mood
Martin Landau plays John Koenig, commander of Alpha Base on the moon.
In the previous film, "Mission: Impossible," he played the master of disguise, Rollin Hand, to great acclaim. He was the most highly acclaimed of the regular members. His unique appearance is suited to science fiction, along with Leonard Nimoy from "Star Trek." When Martin Landau retired from "Mission: Impossible," Leonard Nimoy took over from him, so depending on how you look at it, these two are mortal rivals.
Born June 30, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York. After graduating from college, he joined the New York Daily News as an art staff member. He was in charge of the cartoon column, but while studying human movement, he became interested in theatre and decided to become an actor.
In 1955, he left the company and joined the Actors Studio, but he never had more than a dollar in his pocket.
His film debut was in North by Northwest, followed by other films such as The Battle of Nowhere, Cleopatra, Nevada Smith, and The Night Detective. He got his big breakthrough in 1966 with "Mission: Impossible." He wasn't originally scheduled to be a regular cast member for "Mission: Impossible," but producer Bruce Geller saw him make a guest appearance in the pilot and hired him as a regular.
Barbara Bain plays Helena Russell, a genius female character. This is her second starring role since Cinnamon Carter in "Mission: Impossible," exuding cool charm.
Born on September 13, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois. She majored in sociology at the University of Illinois. She had hoped to become a teacher, but her intellectual beauty and beautiful figure led her to marry a paediatrician.
She was recognized for her talent and turned to modelling. She was a top model, appearing on the covers of Vogue, Mademoiselle and other major magazines, but she was not satisfied with that and enrolled in the Actors Studio to pursue a career as an actress. After she became Mrs. Martin Landau, the couple performed together on many occasions, and she is more widely known than Onasis.
By the way, the actor who is more popular than the two above is Barry Morse, who plays Dr. Victor. I think it's a bit strange that Dr. Victor is the most popular among science fiction fans... Barry Morse is Gerard from "The Fugitive"
A familiar star in such productions as Inspector Lard and The Secret Service Notes, he was born in London and graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art before moving to Toronto, Canada. He has since worked as a talented character actor in Canadian, American and British film and television.
This series, starring these three popular stars, was not hastily produced during the boom, but was carefully produced as a work that led to the boom. The series will be broadcast in Japan from April 3rd on TBS, every Sunday from 4:30 to 5:25 pm.
The rest is biographical details on Landau and Bain, each concluding as follows:
Martin Landau will once again be appearing as John Koenig in "Space 1999," and will once again be showing off his dynamic acting skills. His mysterious powers are expected to be even more effective in science fiction works. Expectations are high.
In 1973, he and his wife Barbara appeared in "Space" at the special request of the Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. "Space" has become more popular than "Mission: Impossible", and is likely to become a big hit in Japan as well. His tastes are in reading and painting, and as a former aspiring comic artist, he has the skills of a pro. He currently lives in London.
Barbara Bain, the only female in "Mission: Impossible" who thrilled the hearts of male fans with her mysterious charm of being mysterious, cool, and sexy, will once again be appearing in the popular sci-fi series "Space 1999" alongside her beloved husband Martin Landau, once again showcasing her moonlight-like beauty.
Cover: Steve Forrest and cast of SWAT
Four photos pages devoted to specific episodes ("chapters" 1-4), with stories on separate text pages
The article is probably August or September 1977 (the pages note that the series is on TBS Sunday 4:30pm and Saturday 5:00pm; Japanese TV moved to 2 episodes a week in July 1977, paused in August, and finished the run in September). Star Wars was released in the US in May 1977, but didn't reach Japan until 30 June 1978 (the UK was January 1978).
TV special!
Sci-fi adventure "Space 1999".
The definitive SF story that will take you into a world of dreams and romance
This is the origin of "Star Wars"
The latest instalment in the sci-fi space adventure series begins with the extraordinary and grand idea of what would happen if the moon suddenly left its orbit and began to drift through the vastness of space. The year is 1999, and a base is already in operation on the moon. The people working there can no longer return to Earth, and are left behind on the moon to wander the endless universe. Base commander Koenig (Martin Landau), along with female medical scientist Dr. Russell (Barbara Bain) and astrophysicist Professor Bergman (Barry Morse), lead the people into the world of unimaginable space adventure.
This British ITC production is executive produced by Gary and Sylvia Anderson, the husband and wife duo behind UFO. The stars Martin Landau and Barbara Bain are the same gorgeous husband and wife duo who starred together in Mission Impossible. The film also features the impressive performance of veteran Barry Morse, from The Fugitive. The wonderful special effects will make you dream of the future of space.
Currently in the United States, interest in space-related topics is surging in the film and TV world due to the record-breaking success of the movie Star Wars. However, Space 1999 has already been drawing attention and praise for the past two years. It is the work that opened the door to the space-related boom, so to speak. It began airing on local stations in the United States in September 1975, and has since garnered higher ratings than network programs. In Japan, TBS has been airing the first season of 24 episodes since last April.
Text Murabe Reiro
Cover: Lee Majors, Linda Evans.
Two page text article on pages 14-15: "Space 1999 At Second Season".
Continued series that you can look forward to
It is a science fiction boom. Despite this, should we say it has surpassed the limits, or should we say it has lost its appeal? The series' popularity in Japan is quite impressive. In 1970, UFO appeared, and the American and British TV networks created the base of the TV industry. It may be that there are series which would not be able to make a profit even if they had such a large number of fans. When series first appeared, it was a rarity, and even then the genre was so bad that Logan's Run and Man From Atlantis did not last a year.
However, we must somehow make a sequel to "Space" no matter what. It is this "Space" that started the current boom. If the SF market had not been confirmed by "Space", other series would not have been born.
fortunately, the importer is aware of this cultural mission and is currently selling it hard, so fans can have high hopes. So, what is the season to look forward to?
A science fiction story about humans...
The Biggest Problem with Space: 1999 (first season) was the characters weren't "Human". One Aspect of our New Stories is greater depth in the relationships the Alphans. We want Audience to live the situations with them. It is important that they are likable, believable people. (Fred Freiberger.) This paragraph is in English, with original grammatical errors
In other words, the second season of "Space 1999" put more emphasis on depicting human beings, making it a distinctive SF series... For this reason, the writers have changed significantly, and only Johnny Byrne and Anthony Terpiloff have continued on from the first season, with the rest being new faces.
The rest of the staff remained relatively constant, with the only notable change being producer, who moved from Sylvia Anderson to Fred Freiberger.
The regular cast includes Catherine Schell, who replaces Barry Morse as Victor Bergman, in the role of Maya, a supernatural alien who escapes from her cruel father, the ruler of the psychic planet, and joins the Eagle crew.
Performer profiles
Zienia Merton (Data Analysis Sandra Benes). Born in Australia, she grew up in Singapore, Portugal, and the UK, and made her debut in the UK theatre in "A Midsummer Night's Dream". She also appeared in the film "The Chairman", where her feminine charm is said to have greatly impressed the leading actor Gregory Peck. [She was born in Brunei, not Australia]
Prentis Hancock (Control Station Chief Engineer, Lester Shaw): A veteran actor who has appeared in many British TV series, including Doctor Who. In addition to his work in film and on stage, he is also an accomplished musician and a fencing teacher.
Clifton Jones (Central Computer Programming Director David Kano) A Jamaican born British man. He has a rich stage career, with notable works including "Billy Budd", "Moon on a Rainbow Show!" and "A Taste of Honey". He has also appeared in films such as "An Unexpected Event" and "The Man Without K. Knapper".
Martin Landau (Commander Walter Koenig) A character actor born in New York City, Landau excels at mysterious roles and has appeared regularly as Lorin Heng on "Tasty Swim."
Barbara Bain (Lena Russell) She was a popular model, but changed her career to become an actress and enrolled at the Actor's Theatre, where she met Martin Landau, who soon became her husband. She has now had two children. She was cast in the role of Cinnamon Carter in "Mission: Impossible!" and has won two Emmy Awards.
Nick Tate (Astronaut Alaska Carter) Born in Australia. He was active on stage, TV and film from an early age, and was one of Australia's most popular actors, but since the 1970s he has moved to Hollywood and Pinewood. His film credits include "The Great Passage" and "No. 1". He also starred in the stage production of "The Canterbury Tales".
Anton Phillips (Vice Director of the Center, Dr. Mathias) Born in Jamaica. Moved to New York and London, where he made his stage debut in the play "Education." He also appears on TV programs and is active as a playwright.
Titles of all 24 episodes
The second season will have 24 episodes, with the line-up as follows:
What is glory? The wanderers. Aimless journey. Ark. The sign of None. A moment as a human. Laton's Beta Tiber Cloud. Artificial Intelligence Brian. A B C Monthly underground base. Space warp-like. destruction. Equilibrium material. New Adam and Eve. Bringer of wonders. Seramda factor. Snowy moon. Dozak. The phantom Necromancy. Immune syndrome group.