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2011-09-03 06:46 pm

Nicked from File 770

Ben Bova writes:


Back in the early 1970s I served as the science advisor to one of the worst television shows of all time.



He's not kidding or engaging in hyperbole, although it wasn't his fault.
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2009-03-18 10:51 am
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Starlost Reviews 16: "Space Precinct"

We finally reach the end of the broadcast episodes.

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2009-03-18 10:51 am
Entry tags:

Starlost Reviews 16: "Space Precinct"

We finally reach the end of the broadcast episodes.

Read more... )
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2009-03-18 10:51 am
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Starlost Reviews 16: "Space Precinct"

We finally reach the end of the broadcast episodes.

Read more... )
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2009-03-17 02:53 pm
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Starlost Reviews 15: "The Beehive"

In this episode, we learn that even beekeepers should be put to the torch when possible.

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2009-03-17 02:53 pm
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Starlost Reviews 15: "The Beehive"

In this episode, we learn that even beekeepers should be put to the torch when possible.

Read more... )
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2009-03-17 02:53 pm
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Starlost Reviews 15: "The Beehive"

In this episode, we learn that even beekeepers should be put to the torch when possible.

Read more... )
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2009-03-17 01:48 pm
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Starlost Reviews 14: "Farthing's Comet"

In which we return to the running theme that all scientists are a menace and should be locked up.

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james_davis_nicoll: (Default)
2009-03-17 01:48 pm
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Starlost Reviews 14: "Farthing's Comet"

In which we return to the running theme that all scientists are a menace and should be locked up.

Read more... )
james_davis_nicoll: (Default)
2009-03-17 01:48 pm
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Starlost Reviews 14: "Farthing's Comet"

In which we return to the running theme that all scientists are a menace and should be locked up.

Read more... )
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2009-03-16 02:56 pm
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Starlost Reviews 13: "The Return of Oro"

A scruffy and unlikable man named William tries to break into to the command center of the Ark, only to be zapped by a security system we've never seen before. Devon, Rachel and Garth realize something is up and Devon is surprised to discover he now has Gold level clearance. He is summoned to meet with the new commander of the Arc, who turns out to be none other than

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2009-03-16 02:56 pm
Entry tags:

Starlost Reviews 13: "The Return of Oro"

A scruffy and unlikable man named William tries to break into to the command center of the Ark, only to be zapped by a security system we've never seen before. Devon, Rachel and Garth realize something is up and Devon is surprised to discover he now has Gold level clearance. He is summoned to meet with the new commander of the Arc, who turns out to be none other than

Read more... )
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2009-03-16 02:56 pm
Entry tags:

Starlost Reviews 13: "The Return of Oro"

A scruffy and unlikable man named William tries to break into to the command center of the Ark, only to be zapped by a security system we've never seen before. Devon, Rachel and Garth realize something is up and Devon is surprised to discover he now has Gold level clearance. He is summoned to meet with the new commander of the Arc, who turns out to be none other than

Read more... )
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2009-03-13 10:20 am
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Starlost Reviews 12: "The Implant People:

As the episode opens, Garth is understandably unhappy that Devon has managed to get the trio lost in some sort of grotty service tunnel. A dirty little boy sneaks up on the group while they sleep and steals Garth's crossbow. Garth gives chase.

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2009-03-13 10:20 am
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Starlost Reviews 12: "The Implant People:

As the episode opens, Garth is understandably unhappy that Devon has managed to get the trio lost in some sort of grotty service tunnel. A dirty little boy sneaks up on the group while they sleep and steals Garth's crossbow. Garth gives chase.

Read more... )
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2009-03-13 10:20 am
Entry tags:

Starlost Reviews 12: "The Implant People:

As the episode opens, Garth is understandably unhappy that Devon has managed to get the trio lost in some sort of grotty service tunnel. A dirty little boy sneaks up on the group while they sleep and steals Garth's crossbow. Garth gives chase.

Read more... )
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2009-03-10 12:58 pm
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Starlost Reviews 11: "The Astro Medics"

In which we learn Gregory House is not the most disfunctional doctor ever to live.

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2009-03-10 12:58 pm
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Starlost Reviews 11: "The Astro Medics"

In which we learn Gregory House is not the most disfunctional doctor ever to live.

Read more... )
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2009-03-10 12:58 pm
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Starlost Reviews 11: "The Astro Medics"

In which we learn Gregory House is not the most disfunctional doctor ever to live.

Read more... )
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2009-03-10 12:23 pm
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Starlost Reviews 10: The Alien Oro

Here we come to what I hope was the low point of Walter Koenig's career.

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