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Space Academy (1977)
Really good show for younger viewers. Spoiler Alert
This show was a different type of show compared to what was on at the time. This was a military school in space where kids of different parts of the universe would go for training. Jonathan Harris of Lost in Space fame played the Commandant of the school. It was great seeing him do something other than Dr.Smith. The cadets would end up on dangerous missions but would come out unscathed. This was a kids show so no one would get hurt. I read another review that said it was unrealistic that the cadets would go on missions. This was a kids show so they focused on the cadets and their exploits. On the 1966 Batman T.V. series, Robin usually solved the clues & not Batman. Also on the Super Friends, the focused on Wendy, Marvin, & Wonderdog and they were the ones that solved the clues to the crimes. The Super Friends were just the muscle to capture the villains. It was a kids' show about kids for kids. Is is a heck of a lot better than what is on Saturdays today. I can't even get my kids to watch those shows. I wish they would go back to stuff like this. It had Brian Tochi & Pamela Ferdin as two of the stars.
Jason of Star Command (1978)
Better than today's shows
I remember this show as a throwback to the days of the serial. This did the cliff hanger bit at the end and while this isn't Shakespeare, I would rather watch it than any of today's Saturday morning kids fare or any of the things on Disney channel. As for it trying to capitalize on the Star Wars phenomena, things on television tend to go in cycles. During most of the 1950's, Westerns were hot just like during the 1970's,detective shows were the thing. It was great seeing James Doohan again. Sid Haig always was a great villain. It was fun seeing Julie Newmar on a kids show. It was supposed to be a fun Sci-Fi show and it delivered. Charlie Dell was a great choice to play the scientist, he character was unique.