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The Troubled Spirit
"The Troubled Spirit" is the 22nd episode of the first season of '' Space: 1999''. The screenplay was written by Johnny Byrne; the director was Ray Austin. The final shooting script is dated 11 November 1974. Live-action filming took place Wednesday 20 November 1974 through Wednesday 4 December 1974.''Destination: Moonbase Alpha'', Telos Publications, 2010 Plot As the Moon drifts through empty space, the off-duty personnel of Moonbase Alpha gather in the Recreation Section for an evening of music. Playing to a full house, a solo artist performs a haunting piece on an electric sitar. At Hydroponic Unit Two, Doctor Dan Mateo and three colleagues are in the midst of an unorthodox experiment. Linked to a transmitting apparatus by electrodes, the four botanists sit holding hands around a table, giving the proceedings the appearance of a scientific séance. Working from the premise that humans have an innate affinity with plants, Mateo has discovered that botanical life emits elec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999
1999 was designated as the International Year of Older Persons. Events January * January 1 – The euro currency is established and the European Central Bank assumes its full powers. * January 3 – The Mars Polar Lander is launched by NASA. * January 25 – The 6.2 Colombia earthquake hits western Colombia, killing at least 1,900 people. February * February 7 – Abdullah II inherits the throne of Jordan, following the death of his father King Hussein. * February 11 – Pluto moves along its eccentric orbit further from the Sun than Neptune. It had been nearer than Neptune since 1979, and will become again in 2231. * February 12 – U.S. President Bill Clinton is acquitted in impeachment proceedings in the United States Senate. * February 16 ** In Uzbekistan, an apparent assassination attempt against President Islam Karimov takes place at government headquarters. ** Across Europe, Kurdish protestors take over embassies and hold hostages after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Landau
Martin James Landau (; June 20, 1928 – July 15, 2017) was an American actor. His career began in the 1950s, with early film appearances including a supporting role in Alfred Hitchcock's '' North by Northwest'' (1959). His career breakthrough came with leading roles in the television series '' Mission: Impossible'' (1966–1969) and '' Space: 1999'' (1975–1977). Landau earned Academy Award nominations for his performances in '' Tucker: The Man and His Dream'' (1988) and Woody Allen's '' Crimes and Misdemeanors'' (1989). He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor as well as the Screen Actors Guild Award and a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of Bela Lugosi in ''Ed Wood'' (1994). Other notable roles include in ''Cleopatra'' (1963), '' The Greatest Story Ever Told'' (1965), '' Rounders'' (1998), '' Sleepy Hollow'' (1999), and '' Remember'' (2015). He headed the Hollywood branch of the Actors Studio until his death in July 2017. Early life and education Landau was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Screen Test
A screen test is a method of determining the suitability of an actor or actress for performing on film or in a particular role. It is typically a secondary or later stage in the audition process. The performer is generally given a scene, or selected lines and actions, and instructed to perform in front of a camera to see if they are suitable. The developed film is later evaluated by the relevant production personnel such as the casting director and the director. The actor may be asked to bring a prepared monologue or alternatively, the actor may be given a script to read at sight ("cold reading"). In some cases, the actor may be asked to read a scene, in which another performer reads the lines of another character. A screen test can also be used to determine the chemistry between two potential actors or actresses, to see if they work well together or not. They may be told to read out their characters' lines from a scene, and perform them together. Types Screen tests can also be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandra Benes
''Space: 1999'' is a British Science fiction on television, science-fiction television programme that ran for two series from 1975 to 1977. In the premiere episode, set in the year 1999, nuclear waste stored on the Far side of the Moon, Moon's far side explodes, knocking the Moon out of orbit and sending it, and the 311 inhabitants of Moonbase Alpha, hurtling uncontrollably into space. ''Space: 1999'' was the final production by the partnership of Gerry Anderson, Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and was, at the time, the most expensive series produced for British television, with a combined £6.8 million budget. The first series was co-produced by ITC Entertainment and Italian broadcaster RAI, while the second was produced solely by ITC. Storyline Two series of the programme were produced, each comprising 24 episodes. Production of the first series was from November 1973 to February 1975; production of the second series was from January 1976 to December 1976. The premise o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerry Anderson
Gerald Alexander Anderson (; 14 April 1929 – 26 December 2012) was an English television and film producer, director, writer and occasional voice artist, who is known for his futuristic television programmes, especially his 1960s productions filmed with "Supermarionation" (marionette puppets containing electric moving parts). Anderson's first television production was the 1957 Roberta Leigh children's series '' The Adventures of Twizzle'' (1957–58). '' Torchy the Battery Boy'' (1960), and '' Four Feather Falls'' (1960) followed. ''Supercar'' (1961–62) and '' Fireball XL5'' (1962–63) came next, both series breaking into the U.S. television market in the early 1960s. In the mid-1960s Anderson produced his most successful series, '' Thunderbirds''. Other television productions of the period included ''Stingray'', ''Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons'' and '' Joe 90''. Anderson also wrote and produced several feature films, including ''Doppelgänger'' (aka ''Journey to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sylvia Anderson
Sylvia Beatrice Anderson (; 25 March 1927 – 15 March 2016) was an English television and film producer, writer, voice actress and costume designer, best known for her collaborations with Gerry Anderson, her husband between 1960 and 1981. In addition to serving as co-creator and co-writer on their TV series during the 1960s and early 1970s, Anderson's primary contribution was character development and costume design. She regularly directed the fortnightly voice recording sessions, and provided the voices of many female and child characters. She also helped develop the shows and characters, in particular creating the iconic characters of Lady Penelope and Parker in '' Thunderbirds''. Early life Anderson was born in Camberwell, London, England on 25 March 1927. Her father, Sidney Thomas, was a champion boxer, and her mother, Beatrice (), a dressmaker. After graduating from the London School of Economics with a degree in sociology and political science, she became a social w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Wilson (production Designer)
Keith George Wilson (19 September 1941 – 6 July 2011) was a British production designer. He began his career at AP Films, working as an art assistant on ''Fireball XL5'' (1963) and later Gerry Anderson productions. He created sets for '' Space: 1999'' (1975–1977) and '' Star Maidens'' (1976). Wilson died on 6 July 2011. Awards Wilson won an Emmy for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Art Direction for a Miniseries or a Special for the TV film ''Stalin'' (1992) and was nominated for Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries or a Special for ''Great Expectations'' (1989). He also received a CableACE Award for Art Direction in a Dramatic Special or Series/Movie or Miniseries for ''The Old Curiosity Shop'' (1995). Filmography * ''The Hills Have Eyes 2'' (2007) * '' The Ten Commandments'' (2007) * ''A Christmas Carol'' (TV film, 2004) * ''The Blackwater Lightship'' (TV film, 2004) * ''Dinotopia'' (TV mini-series, 2002) * '' Victoria & Albert'' (TV mini-series, 2001) * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suzanne Roquette
Suzanne Roquette (30 August 1942 – 28 May 2020) was a German actress. She is best known for her role as Main Mission Operative Tanya Alexander in Year One of the science fiction television series '' Space: 1999''. Space: 1999 costar Prentis Hancock noted her death on Facebook on May 29, 2020 and Nick Tate Nicholas John Tate (born 18 June 1942) is an Australian actor. He is known for his extensive film work as well as roles as pilot Alan Carter (Space: 1999), Alan Carter in the 1970s science fiction series ''Space: 1999'' and James Hamilton in t ... memorialized Suzanne on his Facebook page on May 30. Filmography Films Selected TV credits References External links * * 1942 births 2020 deaths German film actresses German television actresses Actors from Weimar Actresses from Thuringia {{Germany-screen-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Tate
Nicholas John Tate (born 18 June 1942) is an Australian actor. He is known for his extensive film work as well as roles as pilot Alan Carter (Space: 1999), Alan Carter in the 1970s science fiction series ''Space: 1999'' and James Hamilton in the 1980s soap opera ''Sons and Daughters (Australian TV series), Sons and Daughters''. He has also had a successful voiceover career in movie trailers, animation and video games. Early life Tate was born on 18 June 1942 in Sydney, New South Wales. His parents were the actors John Tate (actor), John Tate and Neva Carr Glyn. His maternal grandparents were also actors, originally from Ireland and Great Britain, who performed in vaudeville. His father, of Russian descent, also had a connection to the works of ''Space: 1999'' creator Gerry Anderson, being a secondary voice actor in ''Thunderbirds (TV series), Thunderbirds''. Tate grew up amongst parties and opening nights and was often backstage while his parents performed in the theatre. He a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anton Phillips
Anton Phillips (born 31 October 1943) is a Jamaican-born British actor who found success appearing in British television. He remains best known for his role as Dr. Bob Mathias in the science fiction series '' Space: 1999''. Also a theatre producer and director, he has been involved over the years with many initiatives to showcase high-quality professional theatre by and for black people, including the Carib Theatre Company, co-founded with Yvonne Brewster in 1980. Life and career Early life and education Phillips was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and attended Manchester High School in Mandeville, Jamaica, before his family relocated to Washington, D.C., in the United States, where he graduated from high school. He then moved to the United Kingdom in the 1960s and in 1969 attended Rose Bruford College drama school. Work After drama school Anton Phillips began an acting career in Britain that broke many racial barriers, appearing as the first black actor in many TV series, inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zienia Merton
Zienia Merton (11 December 1945 – 14 September 2018) was a British actress born in Burma. She was known for playing Sandra Benes in '' Space: 1999''. Early career Merton was the daughter of Minny and Cecil Burton. Her mother was Burmese, and her father was a half-English, half-French merchant. She was raised in Singapore, Portugal and England. She was educated at first in Portugal, but was later sent to Arts Educational school (today the Tring Park School for the Performing Arts) in Hertfordshire. Her first stage performance was as a dancer (playing a rat) in a Christmas 1957 production of ''The Nutcracker'' ballet at the Royal Festival Hall. Merton's first significant science-fiction credit was as Ping-Cho in the 1964 ''Doctor Who'' story ''Marco Polo'', long since lost in its original form. Her other early television appearances included ''Strange Report'' (1968), '' The Six Wives of Henry VIII'' (1970) and '' Jason King'' (1971). She was a lead actress as Christina in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clifton Jones
Clifton Jones (26 July 1937 – 4 June 2025) was a Jamaican actor known for his roles in British television. Career Jones was born in St. Andrew, Jamaica. He played the role of Jo's boyfriend in the original Theatre Workshop production of Shelagh Delaney's '' A Taste of Honey'' in 1958. His first regular role was in '' Emergency Ward 10''. He actually had an uncredited part in 1959. In 1961, he became a regular in the series as Dr Jeremiah Sanders. He appeared in the series for nearly one year. Another medical role saw him appear as Dr Ferguson in the comedy series '' Doctor in Charge''. His most prominent role is probably that of David Kano in the first season of the 1970s science fiction TV series '' Space: 1999''. Jones' other TV credits include ''Dixon of Dock Green'', ''Z-Cars'', '' Public Eye'', ''Danger Man'', ''Man in a Suitcase'', '' The Troubleshooters'', ''The Persuaders!'', ''The Onedin Line'', '' Survivors'', ''1990'', '' The Professionals'', and two episodes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
