Star Wars vs. Galactica: case dismissed

Battlestar GalacticaLong after Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica has completed its run, a California judge throws out 20th Century Fox’s 1978 lawsuit, which alleged that Galactica was too close to elements of Star Wars for the studio’s comfort. (Also at issue, though not specifically mentioned in the legal proceedings, was Universal Studios’ hiring of such Star Wars personnel as FX guru John Dykstra and illustrator Ralph McQuarrie to work on Galactica.) Universal’s television series is declared different enough in key areas to not be considered a rip-off – small comfort for the studio, since ABC cancelled had the series earlier in the year. Still, Galactica’s legal status will come into play later, as Universal will later reassert and exploit its rights to the basic Battlestar Galactica storyline in the 21st century. This is not the end of the lawsuit, however; much like both franchises, it too is revived in 1983, and Universal is ordered to pay 20th Century Fox a settlement of nearly a quarter million dollars in 1984.

Doctor Who: Meglos, Part 2

Doctor WhoThe 531st episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. Jacqueline Hill (who starred in early seasons of Doctor Who as Barbara, one of the Doctor’s first companions) guest stars.

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Doctor Who: Meglos, Part 3

Doctor WhoThe 532nd episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. Jacqueline Hill (who starred in early seasons of Doctor Who as Barbara, one of the Doctor’s first companions) guest stars.

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Doctor Who: Meglos, Part 4

Doctor WhoThe 533rd episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. Jacqueline Hill (who starred in early seasons of Doctor Who as Barbara, one of the Doctor’s first companions) guest stars.

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Doctor Who: Full Circle, Part 2

Doctor WhoThe 535th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. This story introduces Matthew Waterhouse as new companion Adric, and is the first part of a trilogy based on the dimension of E-space.

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Doctor Who: Full Circle, Part 3

Doctor WhoThe 536th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. This story introduces Matthew Waterhouse as new companion Adric, and is the first part of a trilogy based on the dimension of E-space.

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Christmas In The Stars

RSO Records, the label responsible for releasing the Star Wars movie soundtracks to date, releases the Star Wars novelty tie-in album Christmas In The Stars. Produced by Meco Menardo (of Star Wars disco cover fame), the album not only answers the age-old question of what to get a Wookiee for Christmas when he already has a comb, but is the first credited studio session work of future rock god Jon Bon Jovi (credited on the LP under his given name, Jon Bongiovi). Hear about it on the Sci-Fi 5 podcast

Doctor Who: Full Circle, Part 4

Doctor WhoThe 537th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. This story introduces Matthew Waterhouse as new companion Adric, and is the first part of a trilogy based on the dimension of E-space.

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Doctor Who: State Of Decay, Part 2

Doctor WhoThe 539th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. This story, the second part of the E-space trilogy, introduces the “Time Lords vs. Vampires” mythos.

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Doctor Who: State Of Decay, Part 3

Doctor WhoThe 540th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. This story, the second part of the E-space trilogy, introduces the “Time Lords vs. Vampires” mythos.

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Flash Gordon (soundtrack)

Flash GordonElektra Records releases an album of rock group Queen‘s soundtrack from the cult science fiction classic Flash Gordon. The album, which omits Howard Blake’s orchestral score and leads off with the single “Flash’s Theme”, is a European chart-topper (and gets a surprising amount of airplay elsewhere for a mostly-instrumental soundtrack album). Read more Hear about it on the Sci-Fi 5 podcast

Doctor Who: State Of Decay, Part 4

Doctor WhoThe 541st episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. This story, the second part of the E-space trilogy, introduces the “Time Lords vs. Vampires” mythos.

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Doctor Who: Warriors’ Gate, Part 2

Doctor WhoThe 543rd episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. This story brings the E-space trilogy to a close and is written by science fiction novelist Stephen Gallagher. Clifford Rose and Kenneth Cope guest star.

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Buck Rogers In The 25th Century: Time Of The Hawk

Buck RogersNBC airs the 23rd episode of Buck Rogers In The 25th Century, the first of the show’s second season, and the first to feature new series regulars Thom Christopher as Hawk and Wilfrid Hyde-White as Dr. Goodfellow. BarBara Luna and Sid Haig (Jason Of Star Command) guest star. Read more

Doctor Who: Warriors’ Gate, Part 3

Doctor WhoThe 544th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. This story brings the E-space trilogy to a close and is written by science fiction novelist Stephen Gallagher. Clifford Rose and Kenneth Cope guest star.

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Doctor Who: Warriors’ Gate, Part 4

Doctor WhoThe 545th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. This story brings the E-space trilogy to a close and is written by science fiction novelist Stephen Gallagher. Clifford Rose and Kenneth Cope guest star. This episode is the final appearance of Lalla Ward as Romana. K-9 also permanently leaves the series as of this episode, but due to the character’s popularity, steps are already being taken to create a spinoff for him.

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Doctor Who: Keeper Of Traken, Part 1

Doctor WhoThe 546th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. This is the beginning of a trilogy of stories themed around the Doctor’s regeneration and the reintroduction of the Master. Sarah Sutton makes her debut as Nyssa. Anthony Ainley guest stars. Read more

Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, Episode 5

Hitchhiker's Guide To The GalaxyThe fifth episode of the TV adaptation of Douglas Adams’ science fiction comedy The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy airs on BBC2; Dave Prowse (Star Wars) and Peter Davison (Doctor Who) guest star. Read more

Doctor Who: Keeper Of Traken, Part 2

Doctor WhoThe 547th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. This is the beginning of a trilogy of stories themed around the Doctor’s regeneration and the reintroduction of the Master. Sarah Sutton makes her debut as Nyssa. Anthony Ainley guest stars.

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