'GALACTICA 1980': THE NEW TEAM!

With the series in a new and more children/family orientated viewing slot, and with a reduced production budget, the odds of long-term survival were never great for the short-lived Galactica 1980. Despite a relatively good pilot episode, the show was never going to find time to develop its core trio of heroic new characters - Colonial Warriors Troy and Dillon, alongside Earth beauty Jamie - beyond what had already been thinly developed - a shame really, as Robyn Douglass, in particular, proved a solid talent (and a clear beauty) who deserved more...

Don't forget to check out the exclusive Robyn Douglass audio memoir Messages for the Future, available from audio producer Daniel Earnshaw.

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Robyn Douglass Records Her Galactica 1980 Memoirs - Colonial Fleets

Robyn Douglass - Messages for the Future - The Galactica 1980 Memoirs sample - YouTube

CLASSIC IMAGE: COLONIAL PURSUIT

Often filming more than one element against blue or black screen backing, the effects tech wizards at Apogee prepare a shot of Colonial pursuit towards a Cylon Raider, in another classic space action shot for the series original pilot.

CLASSIC ART: WHEN 'BUCK' MET 'GALACTICA'!

Brought to life by the same talents behind Galactica, it would be no surprise that Buck Roger in the Twenty-Fifth Century would have certain similarities in production design and reuse of certain costumes, props and visual effects. Legendary artists Drew Struzan's 'comprehensive' b/w art for the BR pilot movie would even feature a couple of Colonial Viper images, accidentally supplied reference material having been sent to him from Galactica by Universal!

CLASSIC ART: IN A MAELSTROM OF BATTLE!

The daring skills and bravery of the Galactica and her viper squadrons are well showcased during an unusual Cylon battle, in this terrific cover (by Alex Sanchez) for the Volume Three, Part One special issue of Dynamite Comics' Battlestar Galactica series.

CLASSIC IMAGE: STARBUCK - THE WANNABE POP GURU!

One of the great scenes from Saga of a Star World, as Starbuck and Boomer, newly arrived at the bizarre but popular Carillon Casino, discovers its many mysterious pleasures, in particular the singing sensation talents of the now series iconic Toucana sisters. Money signs are soon in Starbuck's eyes with the trio's potential on the music star circuit, and as their potential manager!

CLASSIC MERCHANDISE: AND THEY CALL IT, MUFFEY LOVE...

Image: via PaidStallions.com

Every young girl loves a Daggit, as seen in this sweet advert for Muffit's debut as a string-pull talking soft toy in the late seventies. Released in the US, I certainly never saw this intriguing BG item ever make it to international toy stores back in the day, especially not in the UK market.

CLASSIC IMAGE: COMMAND DECISIONS!

On the bridge of the Galactica, Adama and Tigh keep an intent eye on a dangerous situation, watched by Lt.Omega, in a great posed image taken for the weekly series, presumably linked to the vessels's shield defence of the planet Terra in the episode, Experiment in Terra.