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This week guest host Don Ricardo returns to the show with a look at the 1970’s Gerry Anderson series, “UFO.”<\/a> \u00a0I never really watched this series on a regular basis so I’m happy to have Don cover it for the podcast. \u00a0Here are some podcast notes from him on this cult classic TV show.<\/p>\nHello, Treks In Sci-Fi fans!<\/em><\/div>\n\u00a0 It is my great honor and pleasure to take the conn once again, guest hosting episode #492, where we will cover Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s iconic 1970 tv series “UFO”. \u00a0I present the first episode of the show, “Identified”, as well as some behind-the-scenes clips featuring the actors and producers. Here is a synopsis of the series, from the great website\u00a0ufoseries.com<\/a>:<\/em><\/div>\n“In the year 1980, a secret military organization named SHADO (Supreme Headquarters Alien\u00a0Defense\u00a0Organisation) becomes operational. Its purpose is to defend the Earth from Aliens who’ve been coming to Earth and\u00a0kidnapping humans. It is believed that these Aliens are a dying race, and are transplanting human body parts to extend their own lifespans.<\/em><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\nSHADO’s main headquarters is hidden beneath a film studio near London England. SHADO also has a base on the moon (Moonbase) and a fleet of submarines (Skydiver). Incoming UFO’s are initially detected by an Earth orbiting satellite named SID (Space Intruder Detector). An initial interception attempt is made in space with three Interceptor craft launched from Moonbase. A second attempt is made in the Earth’s atmosphere with a fighter plane (Sky One) launched from Skydiver. Landed UFO’s are tracked down with ground Mobiles.<\/em><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\nSHADO is run by the extremely dedicated Commander Ed Straker, and is overseen by General James Henderson. Straker’s seconds in command are Col. Alec Freeman, Col. Paul Foster, and Col. Virginia Lake. Moonbase is often commanded by Lt. Gay Ellis or Lt. Nina Barry. Skydiver is often commanded by Capt. Peter Carlin or Capt. Lew Waterman.<\/em><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\nThe episodes are typically about SHADO’s attempts to thwart the Alien invasions, and the various Alien strategies to disable SHADO or kill its commander. Recurring themes include maintaining SHADO security, keeping SHADO properly funded, and the effect that the secrecy has on the personal lives of SHADO’s operatives.”<\/em><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\nSo strap into your Interceptor or Skydiver and follow along as Moonbase and Space Intruder Detector (SID) track the alien menace for SHADO to seek and destroy!<\/em><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\nI dedicate this podcast to my family, and good friend William Oehlmann. We’ve sought the stars together, \u00a0keep looking up!<\/em><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\nAd Aspera Per Aspera. \u00a0Peace and long life,<\/em><\/div>\nDon Ricardo JR<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nI want to thank Don for doing a guest spot this week. \u00a0I will be back next weekend with Chris Clemente and we will be covering the past TV season for all the genre shows that we enjoyed this last year. \u00a0Take care until then and enjoy your week ahead.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAnd here is episode one of the “UFO” series on Youtube:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n