Introduction

Battlestar Galactica is an American science fiction television series, produced in 1978 by Glen A. Larson and starring Lorne Greene, Richard Hatch and Dirk Benedict.

It lasted one season in 1978–1979, but books were written continuing stories.

After cancellation, its story was continued in 1980 as Galactica 1980 with Adama, Lieutenant Boomer (now a colonel in the Colonial Service) and Boxey (now called Troy) being the only continuing characters.

Outline of Series 01, Episode 04

With many warriors suffering from an unknown ailment, the Galactica recruits new Viper pilots – mostly young women, including Apollo’s new bride, Serina.

Led by Adama’s spiritual interpretations, the fleet enters a vast magnetic void, emerging at the planet Kobol, the legendary world from which humanity originated.

Battlestar Galactica TV Series, Films & Webisodes

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Trivia

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Production & Filming Details

• Director: Christian I. Nyby II.
• Writer: Glen A. Larson and Donald Bellisario.
• Release Date: 24 September 1978.
• Running Time: 60 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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