Day: September 27, 1972

Phoenix Five: Dream On

Phoenix FiveThe 21st episode of the children’s sci-fi series Phoenix Five airs on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, starring Mike Dorsey, Damien Parker, and Patsy Trench (Science Report: Alternative 3), with Owen Weingott as recurring villain Platonus.

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Lost In Space: Hunter’s Moon

Lost In SpaceThe 63rd episode of Irwin Allen’s science fiction series Lost In Space premieres on CBS, starring Guy Williams, June Lockhart, and Jonathan Harris. Vincent Beck (Santa Claus Conquers The Martians) guest stars.

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Doctor Who: the original pilot

Doctor WhoThe original pilot episode of Doctor Who – version 1.0 of An Unearthly Child – is filmed at the BBC’s Lime Grove Studios. Though it’s substantially the same script as the televised version – barring a line claiming that the Doctor and Susan are from Earth in the 49th century (!) – problems with the sets and props necessitate a complete reshoot on October 18th.

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The Twilight Zone: In Praise Of Pip

The Twilight ZoneThe 121st episode of Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone airs on CBS. Jack Klugman, Bobby Diamond, and Bill Mumy star in the fifth season finale, written by Serling. The show resumes its half-hour length for the duration of this season.

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One Step Beyond: Anniversary Of A Murder

One Step BeyondABC airs the 63rd episode of the supernatural anthology series One Step Beyond, hosted and directed by John Newland. Harry Townes guest stars.

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