Product Details

• Actors: Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Nick Tate, Zienia Merton, Catherine Schell
• Writers: Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson
• Format: Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: A&E Home Video
• DVD Release Date: February 26, 2002
• Run Time: 312 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005UW78
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #138,823 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Space 1999, Set 6" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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Fans of Space: 1999 (and there are many of them) are lavish in their praise for British producer Gerry Anderson's mid-'70s sci-fi series. They rhapsodize about provocative, seriously scientific story lines, expensive production values, the presence of star (and future Oscar^® winner) Martin Landau, and more. But there are others who look at the series' glacial pace, loopy costumes and makeup, cheesy sets, primitive special effects, stilted dialogue, and self-serious tone and wonder what planet those rabid fans are from.

Set 6 of the digitally remastered series, containing six episodes (numbers 31 to 36) on two discs, offers plenty of evidence to support both arguments. On the one hand, there are some intriguing ideas, weighty themes, and good writing here, as in "New Adam, New Eve" (episode 34), in which Koenig (Landau) and company confront the very existence of God himself, or "The Rules of Luton" (episode 31), in which Koenig and Maya (Catherine Schell) find themselves in deep trouble on a planet where plants are the dominant life form. But too often those virtues are hamstrung by poor execution, as in "Luton," where our heroes must battle three absurd-looking and -acting aliens. Smart sensibility, silly look and feel: this is the Space: 1999 paradox. And the truth is that nowadays, when advanced film technology is making even the early Star Wars films look dated, many of these episodes seem positively quaint.

DVD bonus features include a three-minute "making of" featurette (on the first disc), a gallery of production stills (on both discs), and interactive menus. Some material that was not seen in the original U.S. broadcasts has been restored. --Sam Graham

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Studio: A&e Home Video Release Date: 02/26/2002 Run time: 312 minutes Rating: Nr

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Confessions of a Year One Snob..., March 6, 2002

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Mark Savary "moon_city" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Space 1999, Set 6 (DVD)

I'll admit it. I am a Year One snob, and proud of it.

For years I have proclaimed the first season of my all-time favorite sci-fi program, "Space:1999", as the best, most original, and creative sci-fi show out there. Even today, new programs pale by comparison to this metaphysical, moody show that questioned mankind's place in the Universe. Then someone asks about Koenig's pink/orange jacket and the disco-funk soundtrack, and I am forced to be quiet.

Year Two was the bane of a :1999-er's existance, so far as I was concerned. How could any self-respecting Alphan-wannabe think Tony was cooler than Paul, or Yasko more pleasant than Sandra or Tanya? And Maya, compared to Bergman? Just another Spock-copy in a skirt. My favorite supporting characters gone, in favor of this lot? Heresy! Why, they oughtta be lined up against a wall in Command Center and blasted with stun guns!

But, when Set 5 & 6 came out on DVD, I simply could not resist buying them. It had been years since the episodes first aired, and I could only remember a smattering of the stories. If nothing else, I thought they'd be good for a laugh.

After screening the episodes in these sets, I have to admit it... they aren't half-bad. Some were actually pretty good. Nowheres near the quality and brilliance of Year One, but... likable. I'd be lying if I said that I did not feel like a college professor admitting that he enjoys watching "The Jerry Springer Show", but there was just something fun about watching these episodes, episodes I had railled against for decades.

Set 6 contains the infamous "Rules of Luton" and "Catacombs of the Moon". Both episodes have been derided by critics and fans alike.

In my case, I always remembered Luton, the three weird aliens, and the three evil trees a bit more kindly. As a kid, I would go out into the woods near our house and pretend that the flora was trying to stop me from reaching Eagle One. The episode was pretty imaginative, at least from a kid's perspective. For years, it was a great joke in our family that whenever we'd see three pine trees standing together, we'd cry, "Look out! We're on the Planet Luton!"

Maybe that was the best way to take Year Two; it was a sci-fi/action show slightly aimed at kids, whereas Year One was meant for grown-ups who liked the depth of films like "2001".

Seeing it now, as an adult, "Rules of Luton" was, as critics have pointed out, kind of lame. However, for the first time I caught the significance of the conversation between Maya and Koenig as they talk about Psychon, Koenig's wife, and the war on Earth. It was a great moment, and I'm glad I was able to take it in.

"Catacombs of the Moon" is a bit different. I do recall the underground caves from several Year Two episodes, but this particular one is (as with many Year Two concepts), very poorly executed. This is unfortunate, because there are, again, brief moments of interest. The visions of the affected crewman were very well designed, while his prattling about faith, the heat storm effect, and whether or not it was affecting his mind, were not. Maya is an incidental character in this one, and you can tell she was just "dropped in" as needed. Carter is nowhere to be found.

Then there's "AB Chrysalis". I remember the bouncing glass orbs, the liftoff from the underground hangar, and the guy in the green coffin full of poison gas, but the rest was all new to me. Interesting, if not great.

Every episode has incredible concepts that fairly leap off the screen, but execution that only rarely does. I have to admit now that Year Two was full of great promise (it's no Year One, but had promise nevertheless). Unfortunately, it was promise only partly fulfilled.

Unless you are a die-hard Year Two fan, I think Year One fans can at least enjoy the nostalgic rush of the second season. C'mon. 'Fess up. If you ever saw three pine trees standing together, it made you think twice about picking flowers, didn't it?

And yes, Year One snob that I am, I will be buying Set 7 and 8. I guess I'll just have to try and live with it.

Just don't ask me about that stupid pink/orange jacket!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loads of Fun!, February 28, 2002

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"dtbarnde" (Rochester.NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Space 1999, Set 6 (DVD)

This is a MUST HAVE for all Space 1999 Fans and Collectors. As well as Set 5, get ready to enjoy more exciting episodes of this famous clasic series. Its great to watch them over again to see the improvements as well catching significant details that may have been missed the first time around through broadcast television. All the episodes are such fun and pure enjoyment. Kudos! to all who contributed in putting such a wonderful series on DVD.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Space 1999, April 1, 2002

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Alain Marcotte (Calgary. AB. CND) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Space 1999, Set 6 (DVD)

I had 10 years old when I first saw the show. I t was my first love. I received as a gift the entire sets from 1 to 6. After reviewed, I rediscored my first love, I am not desapointed at all of the show. I always love the set up the design and the furnitures of the Alpha base etc. Dreamt to live in the base when I was 10 years, Now at 35 I still do :^) Unfortunally in 2002 we are far of it.