Set in outer space in the 22nd century, the segment featured jason, who was a young trainee for the galactic police force, star command. Hidden away on the same base as space academy, jason and his various partners nicole, parsafoot and samantha and his pocket robot, wiki work as jason of star command was a segment of. Jason of star command is a scifi adventure that aired on cbs. While searching for their missing robot, peepo, jasons spacecraft is hit by a radiation beam and make a forced landing on the frigid planet of kesh where their ship explodes soon after touchdown. The unofficial jason of star command appreciation page. The 12 episodes from season two had their own thirtyminute timeslot. The first seasons 16 episodes 15 minutes each were the live action portion of tarzan and the super 7. The allnew halfhour documentary, the adventures of jason of star command, featuring interviews with the producer, stars, and visual effects artists.
Jason of star command episode guide filmation bcdb. While searching for their missing robot, peepo, jason s spacecraft is hit by a radiation beam and make a forced landing on the frigid planet of kesh where their ship explodes soon after touchdown. Jason of star command stands out among other childrens shows of the time for several reasons. The show revolved around the exploits of space adventurer jason craig littler and his. Jason of star command episode guide filmation 1978. Jason of star command is a live action television series by filmation which ran between 1978 and 1979. Jason of star command season 2 episode 1 mission to the stars. Originally called the batmantarzan adventure hour and later called batman and the super 7 the story of the show is this. Jason of star command the complete series is 3disc set featuring all 28 episodes in full frame 1. Three discs, the full 28 episodes bonus material includes. A saturdaymorning space adventure combining live action and animation, with star command up against the evil dragos. Season 10 of duck dynasty follows the robertson family as they conquer new family milestones while showcasing their down home southern charm. The show also starred sid haig as the evil dragos, and, in the first season, james doohan of star trek fame. The series takes place over three seasons and contains interconnecting stories stretching across each season.
By this time, jimmy doohan was off filming star trek the motion picture 1979 and was replaced by actor john russells bluefaced alien. In the first episode, web of the star witch, she captures jason craig littler and offers him vast wealth and power to join her evil crusade. Jason of star command is a live action television series by filmation which ran between 1978 and 1981. Jason of star command tv series 19781981 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Star blazers is an adaptation of a japanese animation in the anime style that was reworked to be popular in the u. Shenzhou prepares for the possibility of war if negotiations fail. Jason discovers from the reprogrammed peepo that dragos controls all of his minions through a medallion he wears at all times. Star blazers online full episodes of season 3 to 1 yidio. Nicole devises a plan to speed up the academys engines to escape the typhoon, but peepo, under the direction of dragos, seals off the engine room and sabotages. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series jason of star command. Craig littler, sid haig, charlie dell, susan pratt, james doohan, john russell, tamara dobson. Rent jason of star command 1979 on dvd and bluray dvd. A liveaction saturday morning childrens show on cbs, created by filmation in 1978, jason of star command harkened back to the 1930s flash gordon movie serials, appearing in its first season in 15minute installments coupled with a cartoon short, and in its second season as selfcontained halfhour stories. Jason of star command is a 19781981 live action television series by filmation.
The box set includes all episodes from both seasons, as well as several extras, including a documentary on the series, and commentary tracks from actors craig littler and john berwick and special effects artists chuck comisky, jim aupperle, and john carl beuchler. Watch jason of star command episodes online season 2. The most expensive childrens show on television, the series utilized sets and props from its predecessor, space academy, and featured veterans of star trek among its cast, plus special effects personnel who had created the visuals of star wars. Canarvin destroys the tractor beam dragos fighters wer. The collection presented episodes uncut, remastered and in order of their original airdates, and included special features about the making of the show. Nelson burkhard 4 episodes 19941995 boy meets world. The following season, a spinoff of the show then took the air as part of an anthology series, calling itself jason of star command, starring craig littler as the titular jason, an agent of the reigning authority of the time that would be called on to handle various incursions in the area around the space academy. Two commentary tracks for season one episodes attack of the dragon ship and the disappearing man hosted by andy mangels with executive producer lou scheimer, and actors craig littler. Originally called the batmantarzan adventure hour and later called batman and the super 7the story of the show is this. Season two of jason of star command premiered on september 15, 1979. For one, the special effects might be obvious compared to what were used to today, but these were pretty advanced for the time, especially for a cheapie saturday morning show. The show revolved around the exploits of space adventurer jason and his colleagues, including professor e. Jason of star command was a segment of tarzan and the super 7.
Starring sonequa martingreen, jason isaacs, doug jones, anthony rapp, and mary wiseman. Star command galaxies is a starship simulator where you explore a randomly generated galaxy, hire your crew, build your ship and battle alien civilizations. Jason of star command aired on saturday mornings, beginning in 1978 on cbs. Amidst the turmoil, burnham looks back to her vulcan upbringing for guidance. Rent jason of star command 1979 starring craig littler and sid haig on dvd and bluray. Heidi stows away in queen medusas ship, when she goes to space academy, to enact her and dragos plan for revenge. In its second year, jason of star command broke away from the super 7, landing its own 30minute series resulting in 12 more episodes, with these shows telling one story every threetofour episodes. With tensions and stakes high as starfleet continues in their efforts to end the war with klingons, burnham begins to settle in to her new position aboard the u. With control restored, parsafoot takes peepo for repairs and carnavin sets the engines nicole devises a plan to speed up the academy. Quotes from the making of a goofy movie tv special. But dracos, galactic dictator from the distant past, isnt the only surprise in store, as jason comes across samantha, a mysterious alien whose origins and motivations are unclear. Craig littler in jason of star command 1978 charlie dell and craig littler in jason of star. Starring sonequa martingreen, michelle yeoh, doug jones tv14 v air date. Initially a serialized segment of tarzan and the super 7, it starred craig littler and james doohan.
Originally shown in 15minute segments as part of tarzan and the super 7, at the time it was made, jason of star command was the most expensive liveaction childrens show ever produced. Wiki, jasons faithful microrobot, is in every episode, and peepo, the resident r2d2 clone from space academy, also turns up for six episodes in. As jason, professor parsafoot and the crew of star command deal with the arrival of a new leader, commander stone, an ancient evil has returned to the galaxy. Watch jason of star command add to watchlist a throwback to the seventies, though set in the far future, jason of star command is a a visually stimulating, action packed science fiction show that is based around the hero, jason, and his characteristic crew. The series revolved around the exploits of space adventurer jason craig littler and his colleagues, including professor e. Queen medusa is the ruler of planet arcos, and an ally of dragos sid haig. A liveaction saturday morning childrens show on cbs, created by filmation in 1978, jason of star command harkened back to the 1930s flash gordon movie serials, appearing in its first season in 15minute installments coupled with a cartoon short, and in. This show was a spinoff from space academy and used some of the same effects, sets, and even peepo, the robot. Nicole devises a plan to speed up the academys engines to escape the typhoon, but peepo, under the direction of dragos, seals off the engine room and sabotages the controls.
Hidden away on the same base as space academy, jason and his various partners nicole, parsafoot and samantha and his pocketsized robot, wiki work as agents for star command, a secret organization. Craig littler in jason of star command tv show space hero, sci fi tv. Jason of star command the complete series dvd talk. The complete series includes special features produced by andy mangels. See more ideas about stars, sci fi tv series and space hero. The 28 episodes of the saturday morning scifi series jason of star command were originally broadcast on cbs from 19781980.
Watch jason of star command episodes online season 2 1979. Mar 12, 2010 jason of star command is a live action television series by filmation which ran between 1978 and 1981. Watch jason of star command online full episodes of. Watch jason of star command season 1, episode 6 planet of the lost. Basically they wanted a voice much like mine not like uh, a cartoony type voice or a uh, a goofy type voice, just uh, basically my voice up a little bit inactive and you know, little crack here and. Jason and nicole rescue allegra from a creature on the asteroid. Jason refuses her offer and is able to escape her evil. Jason sends wiki in to distract peepo, and breaks into the room with carnavin. Watch jason of star command season 2, episode 11 mimis secret. This segment was liveaction, and became its own show in 1979.
Watch full episodes of jason of star command and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Bci eclipse even tracked down jason himself, craig littler and got him to do commentary for the set. Nonetheless, jason still commands respect among those who fondly remember it as arguably saturday mornings most ambitious live action series this side of battlestar galactica. Willie and korie celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary as well as introduce fans to their new adopted son rowdy. Queen medusa francine york was an antagonist in three 1979 episodes for the tv series jason of star command. Shay jennings, first albatross mate 1998 star trek.
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Best man at his wedding was best friend and former boy meets world 1993 star will friedle. Jason and nicole sneak aboard dragos massive space vessel, locate him in his command room and steal his medallion only to discover the dragos theyve confronted is only an energy clone and that theyve fallen into a trap. Hidden away on the same base as space academy, jason and his various partners nicole, parsafoot and samantha and his pocketsized robot, wiki work as agents for star command, a secret. Jason of star command watch guide box trojan horse, tv episodes, back in time. Watch jason of star command online full episodes of season. Parsafoot charlie dell and the pocket robot wiki formally w1k1. Jason of star command the commander 1979 mission to glory. Jason of star command was released on dvd on may 8th, 2007. Jason of star command was a live action television series by filmation which ran between 1978 and 1979. Also, jason has got to be the most nonviolent action hero ever.
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