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UFO (UK)

TV Series (1970 - 1971)

In the year 1980 the Earth is threatened by an alien race who kidnap and kill humans and use them for body parts. A secret military organization is set up to defend the Earth from this alien threat. This organization is named SHADO (Supreme Headquarters Alien Defence Organization) and operates from a secret location beneath a movie lot.

UFO (UK) - 01x26 The Long Sleep Screenshot

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01x26 The Long Sleep Aired: Mar. 15, 1973

When a woman awakens from a ten year coma, she gives vital information about a close alien encounter she had in an old abandoned farmhouse. Straker … [continue reading]

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UFO (UK) is Canceled/Ended

The show had 1 season and 26 episodes air between 1970 and 1971.

Series Info

Type:

Scripted

Premiered:

Sep. 16, 1970

Status:

Canceled/Ended

Runtime:

50 min.

Aired:

1970 - 1971

To-Date:

1 Season
26 Episodes

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Genre

- sci-fi

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The series was filmed at two separate studios due to the untimely closure of MGM's Borehamwood Studios. Pinewood Studios became the final studio after a six month wait for availability.…
[show]The series was filmed at two separate studios due to the untimely closure of MGM's Borehamwood Studios. Pinewood Studios became the final studio after a six month wait for availability. Because of this, many of the non-contractually obligated actors left to pursue other projects, making recasting a necessity for some roles.
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Initially Ed Bishop's hair was bleached for the series. As time wore on they decided to switch to a blonde wig instead to avoid damaging his hair with repeated bleaching. Bishop used to own…
[show]Initially Ed Bishop's hair was bleached for the series. As time wore on they decided to switch to a blonde wig instead to avoid damaging his hair with repeated bleaching. Bishop used to own this wig and would bring it with him to sci-fi conventions.
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Goof (continuity error): When the alien is being taken down the corridor to the operating room, his eyes are open. Then, while on the operating table, the doctor removes the white plastic…
[show]Goof (continuity error): When the alien is being taken down the corridor to the operating room, his eyes are open. Then, while on the operating table, the doctor removes the white plastic protective shells covering them.
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