When the space drama ""Battlestar Galactica"" debuted on ABC in
1978, it was expected to be the most popular new program of the
year. Instead, it was attacked as a Star Wars rip-off and canceled
after a mere 17 stories. The author acknowledges the show was full
of dramatic cliches and scientific inaccuracies, but despite these
shortcomings, ""Battlestar Galactica"" was a dramatically resonant
series full of unique and individual characters, such as Commander
Adama (Lorne Greene) and ace warrior Captain Apollo (Richard
Hatch). The author contends that ""Battlestar Galactica"" was a
memorable attempt to make science fiction accessible to mainstream
television audiences. The brilliant work of artist John Dykstra
brought a new world of special effects to network television.
""Battlestar Galactica"" also skillfully exploited legends and
names from both the Bible and ancient mythology, which added a
layer of depth and maturity to the weekly drama.
General
| Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
October 2005 |
| First published: |
October 2005 |
| Authors: |
John Kenneth Muir
|
| Dimensions: |
156 x 230 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
244 |
| Edition: |
Annotated edition |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-2455-9 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Television
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-7864-2455-9 |
| Barcode: |
9780786424559 |
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