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To Space and Back: A Memoir by Mark Goddard
by Doc on Dec.19, 2008, under Books
Dave Berry writes “What made Mark Goddard kidnap a wooden Indian? Why was he arrested for carrying a Colt 45 in Boston? How did he deal with his infant daughter’s disappearance?
“Danger, Danger Will Robinson” is a phrase Mark Goddard often heard in his role as Major Don West in the 1960’s hit television series Lost in Space. During his real life, the phrase he should have heeded was “Danger, Danger Mark Goddard.” This memoir maps Goddard’s roundtrip journey from a small town boy to a TV star and back again recounting humorous anecdotes about co-stars and celebrities like Billy Mumy, Peter Fonda, Buddy Hackett, and Jim Brown. This trip gets bumpy along the way, though, with two failed marriages and a career nosedive before Goddard has the realization that changes his life. Told with humor and candor, To Space and Back gives the reader a roller coaster ride equal to any side trip the Jupiter II took on its way to Alpha Centauri.” Read More for more details.
Majel Barrett Roddenberry has passed away
by Doc on Dec.18, 2008, under Obituaries
Majel Barrett Roddenberry, the widow of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry who also played several roles in the various incarnations of Star Trek (from Number One in the original pilot, Nurse/Doctor Christine Chapel in the original series and movies, Lwaxana Troi in The Next Generation, and the computer voice in ALL series and movies, including the upcoming J.J. Abrams film, passed away today at the age of 76 from Leukemia.
More Galactica videos, including “Catch the Frak Up”!
by Doc on Dec.16, 2008, under Fun Stuff, Television
They’ve finally formally released the video for “Catch the Frak Up”, and I had to split it into two parts, but now you can get everything you need to know in just 13 minutes. In addition, Webisode 2 of “The Face of the Enemy” is also live – Read More to see them, or catch everything on our YouTube Channel.
Tron 2 still moving forward: cast signings
by Doc on Dec.16, 2008, under Movies
It’s been over a year since the director was announced, but now the much anticipated Tron 2 has its first two cast signings, with Olivia Wilde (House M.D.) and Beau Garrett (Made of Honor, 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer) joining the cast.
Carlyle cast as lead role on Stargate Universe
by Doc on Dec.15, 2008, under Television
Actor Robert Carlyle (Eragon, The Full Monty) has been cast in the lead role of Dr. David Rush in the upcoming SCI FI Channel Stargate spinoff, Stargate Universe. Dr. Rush tries to unlock the mysteries of the Ancient ship they land on after escaping an attack on their base through a Stargate, but it appears that getting back home isn’t his only motive…
The first Webisode for Battlestar Galactica is available
by Doc on Dec.15, 2008, under Television
The first webisode lead-in to the final episodes of Battlestar Galactica is now online. Read More to see it. “The Face of the Enemy: While on his way to get some R&R Gaeta’s Raptor makes an unexpected detour.” Update 12/16: I now have the episode on our YouTube Channel, and its embedded in the article itself, so maybe our non-US viewers can see it now…
Back on the air…
by Doc on Dec.14, 2008, under Sci-Fi Storm
Although the site wasn’t down, I was…no power for 58 hours. Still picking up the pieces, so it may be a day or two before there are any updates…
Some Sci-Fi TV Store updates
by Doc on Dec.10, 2008, under Video/DVD
Just making some updates to the Sci-Fi TV Store as I find out about new items, if you are looking for some more holiday gifts (or some late ones): Serenity is getting a Blu-Ray release (although not until Dec. 30th); TekWar – The Series is already out on DVD – no sign of the TV movies though; A new Special Collector’s Edition of the classic Doctor Who mega-serial “Key to Time” is coming out next March; Those Lexx fans out there who perhaps don’t have all the “Season 1” TV movies can now get all 4 movies in one DVD pack; and Thunderbirds fans may want to know about the new lower priced 40th Anniversary Collectors Edition Mega Set.
Video of Beverly Garland describing Not of this Earth
by Doc on Dec.10, 2008, under General News
The Thunder Child writes “I’m somewhat hesitant to share the following videos, as they are, very embarrasingly, sideways, but as Beverly Garland has just passed away, I thought I would share them, and request your indulgence. http://dailyspace.blogspot.com/2008/12/beverly-gar land-at-williamsburg-film.html. She was at the Williamsburg Film Festival a couple of years ago, and was very fun and vivacious, and I videoed her talk on Not of this Earth. And I had a brand new digital camera, first one I’d ever had, and didn’t know it’s limitations. So turn your head sideways, and watch and listen…”
Humor: “The Ten Least Successful Holiday Specials of All Time”
by Doc on Dec.10, 2008, under Fun Stuff
This is a fun little article, The Ten Least Successful Holiday Specials of All Time. Although some of it may be lost on most, the bit about The Lost Star Trek Christmas Episode: “A Most Illogical Holiday” sounds familiar…