An Analytical Guide to Television's Battlestar Galactica

by Muir, John Kenneth
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ISBN: 9780786424559
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Overview

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 clich s 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.
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Muir, John Kenneth
  • ISBN: 9780786424559
  • Condition: New
  • Dimensions: 8.98 x 0.55
  • Number Of Pages: 244
  • Publication Year: 2005
Language: English

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