Space 1999 TV 1975, Press Releases

original production material

US Top Talent: This document is dated 29th August 1973, just after Landau and Bain had been cast, and Bellak and Gernreich recruited. There are still 26 full hour episodes (not 24). In addition to the 4 page press release are two 2-page actor biographies, giving the character names- Commander John Robert Koenig and Dr. Helena Russell.

Barry Morse Joins: This short document is dated 13th November 1973, announcing the casting of Barry Morse. Rehearsals would start on 26th November with filming on 3rd December.

Production Notes: This 6 page document is dated 25th March 1974, and states that 3 episodes have been filmed. Note the intention is still to launch the series for the \"1974-75 season\" (it would soon be delayed until 1975-1976).

News! From ITC: This 4 page document is probably from early to mid 1975, promoting the series to US stations for the autumn schedules.