UFO 1970 - 1971 Opening and Closing Theme (With Snippets) Blu-Ray Dolby 5.1
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Published 2016-02-23
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UFO is a 1970 British television science fiction series about an alien invasion of Earth, created by Gerry Anderson and Sylvia Anderson with Reg Hill, and produced by the Andersons and Lew Grade's Century 21 Productions for Grade's ITC Entertainment company.
UFO first aired in the UK and Canada in 1970 and in US syndication over the next two years. In all, 26 episodes, including the pilot, were filmed over the course of more than a year, with a five-month production break caused by the closure of the MGM-British Studios in Borehamwood, where the show was initially made.
The Andersons had previously made a number of very successful marionette-based children's science fiction series including Supercar, Fireball XL5, Stingray, Thunderbirds, and Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons. They had also made one live-action science fiction movie, Doppelgänger, also known as Journey to the Far Side of the Sun, and now felt ready to move into live-action television and aim at a more adult market. UFO was the Andersons' first totally live-action TV series.
Despite the assumption of many TV station executives, the series was not aimed at children but deliberately sought an older audience; many episodes featured adult themes such as adultery, divorce, and drug use. Most of the cast were newcomers to Century 21 although star Ed Bishop had previously worked with the Andersons as a voice actor on Captain Scarlet and The Mysterons.
All Comments (21)
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I met Ed Bishop having hired him as a voiceover to record a radio ad. Funnily enough, it wasn’t until he walked into the studio that I realised he was the legendary Commander Straker. Anyway, not letting on I mentioned on talkback that strange objects could be seen flying at speed outside. On this, and completely in character, he quipped “Does Moonbase know about this?”... Seriously, what a nice guy.
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In my whole life I have never been so happy as the Christmas morning I unwrapped a present and found a Dinky UFO interceptor AND a SHADOW tank inside it.
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THIS was the golden age of television. And theme songs too. You could tell what program was on just by listening to the theme song. Sure do miss those days
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Superb quality Blu-Ray footage ! Half a century on and it looks as fresh as ever. Ahead of it's time, still looks good 50 years on. This has stood the test of time:
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My Dad and I would watch this every Sunday evening. RIP Pops.
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Once again, Barry Gray absolutely and utterly nailed a theme tune. That man was insanely good at his craft. We will never see another like him.
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Wasn’t this just so exciting ? As a kid I was absolutely glued to the telly when this came on . Loved it .
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Loved this series and seeing it again after all these years just shows it has stood the test of time. Gerry Anderson was way ahead of his time.
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The grooviest Sci-fi tv show ever. Gotta love the music.
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NOT ONLY WAS GERRY ANDERSON WAY AHEAD OF HIS TIME , EVERY SERIES HE MADE HAD THE MOST FANTASTIC THEME TUNES EVER RECORDED . LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND .
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I watched this show a lot when I was a kid. Even now (50-something) hearing that theme song would make me dash into the living room. Groovy.
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The closing Music is still extraordinary to me even today..... Thank You Gerry and Sylvia for a childhood full of Wonder and possibilities ! .....Supermarionation ! !
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That UFO ship sound effect! One of the best ever.
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I honestly cannot describe the mix of emotions this gives me.
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The quality of this copy is so clean it looks like it was filmed nowadays. I loved this show and Space 1999 so much as a kid. Gerry Anderson was amazing in his productions (so was his wife) and the music he used in the shows was outstanding! I have the soundtracks to both shows and I love them both.
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Love this show as a kid. The music was so cool I couldn't wait till opening credits came on. Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet were my other all time favorites. Thanks Gerry!
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Gotta love Gerry Anderson.....these shows were fantastic! So underrated, the things they accomplished and the way they used everything available to them was just so creative.
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Sunday mornings as a little kid. No responsibilities. Mum's roast to look forward to then out for the afternoon to play with your mates..
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The theme has been my phone ringtone for years…Love it. If I play an old UFO clip my family is like “You’re phone’s ringing” 😂
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Barry Gray was a terrific composer.
