ix312@sdcc6.UUCP (ix312) (03/22/86)
I recently sent this out to net.tv and sf-lovers. I am hoping to now sent it to net.startrek and drwho, where it may be just as applicable, and hopefully I'll get more responses. I am sorry for any duplicate posting this may cause; I'm new to all this and still a bit confused. Hi guys, I got a question for you. Recently I got into a discussion with some friends about science fiction TV shows. We were comparing American shows with those from other English speaking countries. I, of course, made some points very well (strike that, very loudly and decidedly), and now I am trying to get some facts to back them up. What I need is a list of shows and a brief synopsis of each. I would prefer outlines of only the more obscure shows. (I've seen Star Trek and Doctor Who). If you have any opinions on what made a show particularly good or bad I'd really like to hear about that too (this includes Star Trek, Doctor Who, etc.), and, of course, any feelings about the differences between products of various countries. Two of the less well known shows that we spent a good deal of time talking about were UFO (anyone remember SHADO?), and Star Lost (which I can only barely remember). Also, no one else seems to have heard of Saphire and Steel, (British, I believe.) I can't believe I made it up. It starred David McCallum (not sure of that spelling) from The Man From UNCLE series. Any info? So, what I'd like from you guys are facts and opinions. It doesn't matter how obscure the show was, though I would like to know how much of an audience it was available to, (was it nationwide or just just available in northern Alaska, did it last one eposide, half a season, etc.?). Thanks muchly, ME (= Soda) (I know I'm entitled to my own opinion; it's my constant assumption that everyone else is entitled to it also that keeps getting me into trouble.) P.S. You can either mail responses to me, or if you're making a big point and want to post it feel free. I'll get it either way.
stirling@fortune.UUCP (Patrick Stirling) (03/28/86)
In article <2491@sdcc6.UUCP> ix312@sdcc6.UUCP (ix312) writes: > > What I need is a list of shows and a brief synopsis of each. I would > > Also, no one else seems to have heard of Saphire and Steel, (British, I > believe.) I can't believe I made it up. It starred David McCallum (not > sure of that spelling) from The Man From UNCLE series. Any info? > I've heard of (and seen) "Sapphire and Steel". It was aired in Britain about 5 years ago, and starred Daviv McCallum and a well known actress whose name I forget (young, blonde & beautiful of course!). DM was Steel (representing the metal) and she was Sapphire - they had special powers (e.g. Dm could reduce his body temperature to close to absolute zero). Each story they solved a paranormal occurence (somewhat like a high-tech 6th Sense) involving ghosts or creatures from another universe. It was very good. From time to time they would call up reinforcements - one story their colleague Lead showed up - he was a huge black guy. very strong. That's all I can remember. I wonder if it ever made it over here? Sorry this is in net.tv.drwho - i dont subscribe to net.tv. patrick