Gerry Anderson, UK SF TV legend, dies
Legendary UK television producer Gerry Anderson, responsible for a string of puppet-based hit shows such as Thunderbirds, Supercar, and Stingray, and such live-action cult classics as UFO, Space: 1999, and Space Precinct, dies at the age of 83. Additionally, the Century 21 comics magazine (an extension of his company, Century 21 Productions), had provided the first-ever Doctor-less comics featuring the Daleks in the 1960s, arguably the birth of Doctor Who’s “expanded universe.” At the time of his death, there have been numerous attempts by others to modernize his concepts, with wildly varying degrees of success.
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Max Headroom’s Giant Christmas Turkey
The Max Headroom Christmas special, Max Headroom’s Giant Christmas Turkey premieres, guest starring Tina Turner, Robin Williams, Dave Edmunds, and Bob Geldof. This is the final episode of the UK-made talk show/music video presenter format for the character.
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Tales Of The Unexpected: Hijack
ITV airs the 51st episode of the anthology series Tales Of The Unexpected. Denis Quilley guest stars in the fourth season finale.
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Salyut 4
The Soviet Union launches its fourth orbital space station, Salyut 4. Much like Skylab, Salyut 4 is fitted with a solar telescope and X-ray astronomy equipment, which is trained on the X-ray source (and potential black hole) Cygnus X-1 during its flight. Three crews will go on to occupy Salyut 4 before it is deorbited in 1977; it is the first Soviet space station to successfully be occupied by multiple crews.
The Invaders: Task Force
The 33rd episode of Larry Cohen’s science fiction series The Invaders, starring Roy Thinnes and produced by Quinn Martin’s QM Productions, is broadcast on ABC. Linden Chiles guest stars.
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Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea: Terror On Dinosaur Island
The 46th episode of Irwin Allen’s adventure series Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea airs on ABC, starring Richard Basehart and David Hedison. Paul Carr guest stars.
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The Outer Limits: Counterweight
ABC airs the 46th episode of Leslie Stevens’ anthology series The Outer Limits. Michael Constantine and Jacqueline Scott star.
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Doctor Who: Flashpoint
The 51st episode of Doctor Who airs on the BBC. This is part six of the story now collectively known as The Dalek Invasion Of Earth, and marks the first change in the regular cast; Susan (Carole Ann Ford) departs the TARDIS at the end of this episode.
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Adventures Of Superman: My Friend Superman
The 41st episode of The Adventures Of Superman airs in syndication, starring George Reeves, Noel Neill, and Jack Larson. Tito Vuolo guest stars.
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Tales Of Tomorrow: The Bitter Storm
The 62nd episode of the science fiction anthology series Tales Of Tomorrow airs on ABC, starring Arnold Moss and Phillip Pine.
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Adventures Of Superman: Double Trouble
The 15th episode of The Adventures Of Superman airs in syndication, starring George Reeves, Phyllis Coates, and Jack Larson.
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