Episode Info
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Episode number: 1x14 Production Number: 105 Airdate: Friday January 23rd, 1976 |
Guest Stars
Uncredited
Main Cast
Recap
Koenig is finishing a staff meeting and Commissioner Simmonds speaks up, complaining that they're more focused on adapting to their existing circumstances then finding a way to return to Earth. Koenig points out that it's impossible and Dr. Russell doesn't want to encourage false hope. Simmonds insists they should focus on going home to boost morale, but Koenig refuses to entertain his suggestions. Sandra calls in to report they've detected a manned spacecraft approaching the Moon. Koenig orders Alan to intercept the object and two Eagles depart. ..Read the full recap
Episode Quotes
Koenig: Simmonds, we can't afford to waste our time on something scientifically impossible.
Commissioner Simmonds: Impossible? The impossible takes just a little longer, that's all, Commander.
Commissioner Simmonds: Impossible? The impossible takes just a little longer, that's all, Commander.
Commissioner Simmonds: Koenig. I think I'd better come too.
Koenig: Commissioner, right now I need a doctor and a scientist out there. Not a politician.
Koenig: Commissioner, right now I need a doctor and a scientist out there. Not a politician.
Captain Zantor: On Earth, you freeze food to keep it fresh, do you not?
Dr. Russell: Yes. We do here.
Captain Zantor: But the flavor fades.
Dr. Russell: The problem's the same all over the universe.
Captain Zantor: Exactly. The flavor of life itself is lost.
Dr. Russell: Yes. We do here.
Captain Zantor: But the flavor fades.
Dr. Russell: The problem's the same all over the universe.
Captain Zantor: Exactly. The flavor of life itself is lost.
Commissioner Simmonds: Look, Koenig, I ought to be the one to go. I mean, I have no place here on Alpha. No function.
Koenig: Believe me, Simmonds, if I could rig that computer, it would shout out your name. But you take your chance like the rest of them.
Koenig: Believe me, Simmonds, if I could rig that computer, it would shout out your name. But you take your chance like the rest of them.
Episode Goofs
At the 50:36 mark, as Simmonds pounds on his cell wall, one of the Kaldorians that is supposed to be in suspended animation gets up, as if the actor thinks the scene is over. A few seconds later the alien is lying down again.
Other Episode Crew
| • Creator | Gerry Anderson | Sylvia Anderson |
| • Executive Producer | Gerry Anderson |
| • Producer | Sylvia Anderson |
| • Production Designer | Keith Wilson (1) |
| • Editor | Mike Campbell (1) |
| • Music | Barry Gray (1) |
| • Music Editor | Alan Willis |
| • Costume Designer | Rudi Gernreich |
| • Make-up | Ann Cotton |
| • Camera Operator | Neil Binney |
| • Director of Photography | Frank Watts |
| • Production Management | Ron Fry |
| • Sound Editor | Peter Pennell |
| • Special Effects | Brian Johnson (4) | Michael S.E. Downing |
| • Script Editor | Edward Di Lorenzo |
| • Sound Recordist | David Bowen (1) |
| • Wardrobe | Eileen Sullivan |
| • Assistant Director | Ken Baker (1) |
| • Lighting Cameraman | Harry Oakes |
| • Continuity | Gladys Goldsmith |
| • Story Consultant | Christopher Penfold (1) |
| • Casting Director | Michael Barnes (2) |
| • Supervising Editor | David Lane (1) |
| • Associate | Vic Elms |
| • Hair Designer | Helene Bevan |
| • Special Effects Director | Nick Allder |
| • Special Effects Camera Operator | Frank Drake |
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