Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series)

Battlestar Galactica
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Created by	Glen A. Larson
Starring	Richard Hatch Dirk Benedict Lorne Greene John Colicos Maren Jensen Noah Hathaway Herbert Jefferson Jr. Tony Swartz Laurette Spang Terry Carter Anne Lockhart Jonathan Harris (voice, uncredited)
Composer	Stu Phillips
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	24 (list of episodes)
Production
Running time	45 minutes per episode
Production companies	Glen A. Larson Productions Universal Television
Original release
Network	ABC
Release	September 17, 1978 (1978-09-17) – April 29, 1979 (1979-04-29)
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Galactica 1980 Battlestar Galactica (reimagined series)
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Battlestar Galactica is an American science fiction television series created by Glen A. Larson that aired on the ABC network from September 17, 1978, to April 29, 1979. It stars an ensemble cast led by Lorne Greene, Richard Hatch, and Dirk Benedict. The series follows a group of humans fleeing the destruction of their homeworlds aboard the titular spacecraft, searching for a new home while being pursued by the Cylons, a fearsome society of robots intent on exterminating all humans.

Beginning production as a miniseries, ABC subsequently ordered a full season and the show was reworked as an episodic serial. However, high production costs and declining ratings led to the series' cancellation after 24 episodes. ABC attempted to revive the series as a lower-budget spinoff, Galactica 1980, but it performed poorly and was cancelled after airing ten episodes. Despite initially failing to find a wide audience, Battlestar Galactica developed a cult following. The show also spawned a media franchise which includes comics, theme park attractions, games, and a re-imagined series in early 2000s.