What old sci-fi show would you like to see re-done?
POSTED BY: reginaroadie
UPDATED: Sunday, November 12, 2006 23:19
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Hey All
I was just thinking about both the new BATTLESTAR GALACTICA and the new DR. WHO and how they've gone above and beyond expectations and become really great sci-fi shows. And it got me thinking.
Aside from either a re-launch of FIREFLY, or FIREFLY: THE NEXT GENERATION or whatever, what's an old sci-fi show from your childhood or from yesteryear that you would like to see re-done?
Personally, I would like to see SLIDERS re-imagined. I picked up the first three seasons on DVD, and noticed something I didn't notice when I first watched it as a kid. The first two seasons were very well done. It really ran with the concept of parallel worlds and explored it to it's best abilities. And even at times when it was cheesy, it still worked. Now, most people think that when the Professor died that the show went downhill. But it's was actually right from the beginning with season 3 that the show took a huge downfall in quality. That it ignored the potential satire and became a disposable action series that ripped off whatever hit movie was out at the time.
But I imagine that in the right hands, that a new SLIDERS could re-capture what was so great about the series to begin with and really heighten the quality of the show.
And if they could get John Rys-Davis back, that would just be icing on the cake. I know to some he's either Sallah from INDY JONES or Gimli from LORD OF THE RINGS, but in my mind, he'll always be Professor Arturo.
So what old sci-fi series would you like to see re-done in the style of the new BATTLESTAR or WHO?
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"We have five million Cybermen. How many are you?"
"Four"
You would destroy the Cybermen with four Daleks?"
"We would destroy the Cybermen with ONE Dalek. You are superior in only one respect."
"What is that?"
"You are better at dying."
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Hrm. My first reaction was Logan's Run. Cheesy show based on a mildly amusing movie. With shows like Prison Break and Lost, I think the right minds could reimagine a pretty cool concept.
I bet there will be a few Buck Rogers votes. Good luck filling Erin's jumpsuit.
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It's funny that you should mention that. Bryan Singer was planning on doing a re-make of LOGAN'S RUN the movie. But now with the sequel to SUPERMAN RETURNS happening, that might take a while to make, if at all.
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"We have five million Cybermen. How many are you?"
"Four"
You would destroy the Cybermen with four Daleks?"
"We would destroy the Cybermen with ONE Dalek. You are superior in only one respect."
"What is that?"
"You are better at dying."
Trash talk between a Cyberman and a Dalek. It doesn't get any better than that.
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Personally, I would love to see Space: 1999 redone. I always liked that show. 
I'd be interested in seeing the Logan's Run, too.
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Lost In Space.
WITH THE EXACT SAME ROBOT!!!
AND THE EXACT SAME (basic) SHIP DESIGN!!!
Danger, DANGER Chrisisall!
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Great minds think alike!
I was just pulling up this link when you posted!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space:_1999
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Oh! And UFO also.
Straker Chrisisall
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I have to agree with TWG, a Buck Rogers remake would definitely be something I'd like to see. Or Flash Gordon. Both are sorely in need of revamping. As long as they stay away for the Sky Captain style...ewww...
I'd like to see not so much a remake but a continuation of The Black Hole.
How about a Last Starfighter sequel or Galaxy Quest?
The list could go on and on. Space 1999, S:AAB ETC..
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I heard that they actually did try to re-start LOST IN SPACE over at the now defunct WB. They shot a pilot of it, but they decided to not pick it up because I heard it was really bad.
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"We have five million Cybermen. How many are you?"
"Four"
You would destroy the Cybermen with four Daleks?"
"We would destroy the Cybermen with ONE Dalek. You are superior in only one respect."
"What is that?"
"You are better at dying."
Trash talk between a Cyberman and a Dalek. It doesn't get any better than that.
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