The Starlost, a Canadian produced TV
series, is widely considered to be the worst SF series ever to air on
national television. It didn't start off that way. Helmed by SF
author Harlan Ellison with Ben Bova as the Scientific Advisor, The
Starlost was supposed to be the next great SF series (after Star
Trek). With A.E. Van Vogt, Frank Herbert, Ursula K. LeGuin, Philip
K. Dick and Thomas M. Disch (among others) writing the stories, how
could they go wrong? As it ended up, Harlan Ellison removed his name
from the series using instead the pen name Cordwainer Bird, and only
Ursula K. LeGuin's story making it into production. The series was
cancelled after only 16 episodes. What happened? I'm not the one to ask
but if you check out those links listed on the right, your questions may
be answered.
The cast of The Starlost
Robin Ward (Garth) Gay Rowan (Rachel) Keir Dullea (Devon)
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