Battlestar Galactica (1978–79)

Saga of a Star World

(1978–79)

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| TV Serial | USA | Colour | Action, Adventure | 1min
| Stars: Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict, Lorne Greene

When the Cylons trick the human fleet and destroy all its ships except the Battlestar Galactica, Commander Adama gathers up the remaining humans from the twelve colony worlds and leads them in search of the legendary thirteenth colony: Earth

Battlestar Galactica (1978-79) | Saga of a Star world (1978) opening credits (3)
Battlestar Galactica (1978–79)
After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of mankind, the surviving humans flee in Battlestar Galactica and a small fleet in search of a new home on Earth, all the while being pursued by the robotic Cylons.

Serial cast

(26)
Richard Hatch
Capt Apollo
(3 episodes)
Dirk Benedict
Lieutenant Starbuck
(3 episodes)
Lorne Greene
Commander Adama
(3 episodes)
Herbert Jefferson Jr
Lieutenant Boomer
(3 episodes)
Tony Swartz
Flight Sergeant Jolly
(3 episodes)
Maren Jensen
Lieutenant Athena
(3 episodes)
Noah Hathaway
Boxey
(3 episodes)
Terry Carter
Colonel Tigh
(3 episodes)
Lew Ayres
President Adar
(3 episodes)
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Wilfrid Hyde-White
Anton
(3 episodes)
John Colicos
Count Baltar
(3 episodes)
Laurette Spang
Cassiopeia
(3 episodes)
John Fink
Dr Payne
(3 episodes)
Jane Seymour
Serina
(3 episodes)
Paramount Pictures publicity photo from 1948, featuring British actor Ray Milland
Sire Uri
(3 episodes)
Ed Begley Jr
Ensign Greenbean
(3 episodes)
Rick Springfield
Lieutenant Zac
(3 episodes)
Randi Oakes
Blonde Taurus
(3 episodes)
Norman Stuart
Statesman
(3 episodes)
David Greenan
Flight Officer Omega
(3 episodes)
Sarah Rush
Flight Corporal Rigel
(3 episodes)
David Matthau
Operative
(3 episodes)
Harry Johnson
First Warrior
(3 episodes)
Geoffrey Binney
Second Warrior
(3 episodes)
Paul Coufos
Pilot
(3 episodes)
Bruce Wright
Deck hand
(3 episodes)
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Serial guide

Season 1 (3 episodes)

  • Story Story title Episode Episode title Transmitted
    1 Saga of a Star World 1 Part One 17 Sep 78
    1 Saga of a Star World 2 Part Two 17 Sep 78
    1 Saga of a Star World 3 Part Three 17 Sep 78

    • Production

    (4)
    John Dykstra
    Producer
    (3 episodes)
    Richard A Colla
    Director
    (3 episodes)
    Alan J Levi
    Director
    (3 episodes)
    Glen A Larson
    Writer (created by)
    (3 episodes)

    Companies

    (2)
    Glen A. Larson Productions
    Production company
    Universal Television
    Production company