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Battlestar Galactica Became a Television Phenomenon
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For decades, we have been fortunate to submerge ourselves in an amazing void that is SciFi.
Old Classics ranging from Star Trek to Dr. Who and new classics like Stargate, challenge our mind
and take us to a world we have never before imagined.
In 1978 we were treated to a dark vision of the Future and the battle between good and evil that is
Battlestar Galactica. Originally created by Glen A. Larson and pitched in the 60s, the idea was
scoffed at Hollywood executives. Then, in 1978 after the huge success of Star Wars, Glen's
opportunity arose and with the backing of Universal Studios the Battlestar Galactica television pilot
was created.
The pilot and the series started off with a bang attaining the 1979 People's Choice Award for Best
New TV Drama Series, however after just 24 episodes, the Battlestar Galactica television series
was canned by ABC. In 1980, the series was reprised as Galactica 1980 which lasted just ten
episodes before one again having the plug pulled by ABC.
Over the years, there were multiple attempts to recreate the series as well as the creation of three
films (Battlestar Galactica, Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack, Conquest of the Earth) with
limited domestic and international distribution.
Then, in 2000 Bryan Singer (X-Men, Usual Suspects, Star Trek Nemesis, Superman Returns) got
involved and the revival finally stood a chance. Then joined the likes of Edward James Almos,
Sky One (UK), the Sci Fi Channel and in 2003 a three-hour miniseries was created and aired.
Although short in nature, the miniseries was the highest-rated cable miniseries of that year and
turned received overwhelming positive feedback and with it the rebirth of the Battlestar Galactica
Television Phenomenon.
Since 2003, there have been 3 full seasons which have created a loyal fanbase for the series and
attained multiple accolades including being named by the American Film Institute as one the ten
best shows on television. In 2005, the Chicago Tribune, Rolling Stone magazine, and Newsday
also named the series one of the best on television. In 2006, the series won a prestigious Peabody
Award in recognition of its creative excellence. Then, in 2007, Battlestar Galactica was nominated
for four Emmy Awards including: Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Sound
Editing and Outstanding Special Visual Effects and Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series.
"Be dee be dee beep" -Twiki
The fourth season is set to debut in March of 2008 and the hype is building. If by chance, you are
2. new to the phenomenon do yourself a favor and check out the last 3 seasons on DVD or stop by
one of the many Battlestar Galactica Television series fan sites to catch up on what you have
been missing out on.
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