Gerry Anderson Primer: UFO

A secret, high-technology international agency called SHADO defends Earth from alien invaders. UFO was Gerry Anderson's first foray into live action, and would later be succeeded by Space:1999.
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[@GerryAndersonTV]

Are you familiar with UFO? What are your thoughts on the series? Let us know!

[@SiVlog1989]

I thought that the series overall was good, but I got the impression that the crew were uncomfortable initially making the series. David Lane once said, "directing artists was a totally different thing for me, terrifying. I used to have a nice little spot on the way to work where I'd get out [of] the car, be sick and carry on and hope that a bus would hit you on the way." The episodes shot in MGM studios in Borehamwood were very slow paced and the way the scripts were written, especially with the scenes in SHADO HQ, it would be easy to replace the live actors with the puppets they replaced. The latter ones, shot at Pinewood Studios were much better. The episodes were of faster pace and were more entertaining as such. Having said all that, Ed Bishop was terrific as Commander Ed Straker. It's not surprising that entire episodes were written to put his character through the wringer emotionally and physically, he rose to the challenge each time. I have two episodes in particular that I love to rewatch, Reflections in the Water and Subsmash

[@philipsheppard4815]

Watched this for the first time last month after buying the blu-ray boxset and really enjoyed it, some episodes were a bit slow, but it looked fantastic, despite some questionable wardrobe choices!

[@colinp2238]

It was so good that a remake just wouldn't be the same, much as the modern revisualisations of older films are. Besides who would replace Ed Bishop and Gabrielle Drake?

[@petercampbell1438]

They should bring it back 👍

[@GNeuman]

Ed Bishop was a great actor, RIP

[@adstaton8461]

Ed Bishop commented in an interview, when asked what he would change about the series looking back, "the smoking, I wish we had left out all the smoking."

[@daveb6214]

I'm 60 ,and U.F.O. is still my favourite , Jerry Anderson made our childhoods totally amazing. Godspeed Jerry

[@timm5076]

This show certainly deserved another season. Loved it as a kid, and still do. The cars, moonbase, the great intro, SID, Skydiver, all great stuff. It's very unfortunately that it seems impossible to put on such a show now. Watched it on a local station in the USA in the 1970s.

[@MegaTriumph1]

It was a brilliant show. Way ahead of its time. It deserves lots of support as something very special.

[@bhangrafan4480]

What struck me about the series was it's darkness. There was something fascinating about the unremitting darkness of the UFO world, it really recaptured the grimness of war, probably coming out of peoples' memories of living through WW2. The whole motivation and character of the aliens was always mysterious and never fully explained. There was definitely a hint that they were very closely related to us in some way, perhaps they were visitors from our own future, or perhaps they 'seeded' our planet. I will always consider UFO to be a truly unique and original series despite being built on the 'alien invasion' cliche.

[@NemoConsequentae]

The lack of answers was one of the greatest things about it!

[@johnbellamy6449]

Just watching and enjoying it all. I'm 70yrs old.and.watched them with my son who's now 49 yrs old Where did these wonderful actors x puppets go .how.we need them now .pure magic. Thankyou for putting them on .mums and dads sat with the children together. Wonderful. Xxx. Linda Bellamy UK

[@musiclover5023]

I am a huge fan of UFO and always watched it as a nine/ ten year old back in 1971/1972. Absolutely adored the program, still a fan even now.

[@karlnemo8658]

Anderson's concepts in _UFO_ were _way_ ahead of their time, such as the 'aliens' using an oxygenated liquid to enable breathing and also protect against acceleration. But it was also the very human stories that made you think; the idea that the 'aliens' being partially lobotomized humans that still had a spark of individuality left to them, despite the _real_ alien's best efforts, made them more than two-dimensional stock space opera villains. I still recall, after all these decades, the episode with Col. Foster and an 'alien' helping each other to survive on the Moon, and the tragic ending of that episode still haunts me. I was in my mid-teens when I saw the series on our side of the Pond in the 1970's, and I realized quickly that this wasn't a 'kiddie' show, it had genuine depth, and Anderson deserved more credit than he got.

[@a.g.marshall2191]

Best intro ever.

[@trevorrandom]

One of my favourite Gerry Anderson shows fantastic models great costumes and hair of course. Definitely ahead of it time that's for sure.

[@templerman1]

I admit that at first it was another Gerry Anderson series, that was enough to bring me to watch it. And besides all of the great effort invested in it, I have to admit that it was the Neru jackets that locked it in for me. I was a child of the sixties and wore them. I miss that jacket.

[@johnh1001]

Hello from Toronto Canada . This was the best program on television . It was soooooo good ! If I ever see it on any TV station I watch it . It surprises me that there has not been the continuity of this fantastic series . If this series were to be continued at the present time it would receive a landslide response of UFO series enthusiasts . MAKE THE UFO SERIES AGAIN ! ! ! IT IS FANTASTIC ! ! !

[@redled2677]

It was THE best. Straker was my hero. And the music !!!.......Magnefique !!!

[@MrAlBurgin]

I live in the US and watched this from canada. I still LOVE THIS SHOW! The subject matter fit in with the times. The shows had great plots. I liked it so much, I bought the dvd for series 1. Loved it when it was on tubi. Watched many episodes again. The show still holds up well.

[@MrAlBurgin]

Kive???? Try live!!!!

[@peterbarker6249]

UFO has always been my favourite TV show . As a child (I'd be about 8 years old) l used to be allowed to stop up until the first ad break . Think it was on on a Wednesday at 9pm on ATV . Remember being disturbed by the aliens contact lens being removed at the very beginning , still am actually .

[@kymelves9103]

The sound of Silence, that episode still gives me the chills now & I'm 60,

[@PurgatoryParanormalofNY]

I loved this show. Watched it as a pre-teen and it left a lasting impression on me. I own the entire set on DVD.

[@websherpa]

I’m 57 and the sound effect made by a UFO in space still creeps me out to this day.! I loved the tv series in Canada, and remember making make-shift tubes we could slide down on our way to rocket ships to intercept UFOs! I have recently decided to make my way through the series again on DVD to see what I missed. I rank UFO, Space 1999 and The Prisoner (albeit not sci-if related) to be my most favourite tv how… testament to both the genius of British Television production of the era and early-70’s childhood obsessions with space, nuclear war and a future forward-thinking society at the time.

[@urbansoldier1]

0:53 when i went to bed as a child (56 now) i often enter the bunk bed same way as the space-pilots .. i was lucky to have the lower bed.... man, good old times...

[@waynesimpson2074]

Crikey, I could have written that, me too.

[@keithnaylor1981]

Brilliant! The characters were real with realistic problems - love and death. The episode in which the son of Straker is dying in hospital was very moving. It was unusual to see drama of such depth in a Sci Fi series.

[@allenjones3130]

It was heartbreaking when Ed's ex-wife Mary blames him for their son's passing.

[@12mrmajestic]

Kill Straker, Ordeal, Exposed were my favorite episodes. In Kill Straker I loved the quick cutting of UFO and moon shuttle as it bears down on Paul and his co pilot

[@SiVlog1989]

My favourite episodes are the Psychobombs, The Long Sleep and Reflections in the Water

[@richard-hawley]

Watching it in the 70s (I was quite little at the time) and much of it went over my head. But that UFO sound really stuck in the head. Fast forward a decade, the fashions, back-projection and hair really dated the show. But it was still pretty exciting stuff. That opening theme and montage with the quick cuts still gets the blood pumping today, fantastic score, and those opening beats. It was a pity the visuals of the interceptors and their 'nukes' never quite matched the scale (UFOs at near light speeds being hard to hit so dropping a nuke in their path seemed both bonkers but practical). It was actually that part of the show which inspired us to make our own PC game featuring SID (the game was a circular variant of missile command with samples from the show), it was really a testbed for a graphics library we made and a bit of fun. The concept still has legs, the idea of a super secret military organisation defending earth against extra solar threats is still pretty compelling. And Strakers car. That car.

[@spankysmp]

I slightly disagree. I still think it looks quite fresh even today. More so than Space 1999. This is one show I'll keep watching if it's on a channel one evening, I did watch them all again on ForcesTV during the last run.

[@colinp2238]

@@spankysmp Yes I agree Space 1999 never quite made it for me it was a sort of crossover with Dr Who the aliens were so corny.

[@daverage4729]

God, i wanted that car. Lol! Straker pulling up outside Shado HQ in the opening titles is my strongest memory of the show....that and of course those girls with the purple hair. :)

[@mariakelly5]

@@daverage4729 Nowadays the female officers from Moonbase could walk down 5th Avenue wearing their silver uniforms/purple wigs, and no one would even notice.

[@triandfit1]

Sylvia Anderson once explained that the wigs were meant to be used as a kind of uniform thing since it wasn’t like there was tons of of water to wash your hair on the moon- the purple part was because she liked it

[@gmlpc7132]

A brilliant show and a lifelong favourite of mine! So many superb elements including in the little details and recurring features. For example I've always loved the ways the pilots of the interceptors and Skydiver leap into the chutes and slide down to their craft. It'd be great to have something similar as a more exciting alternative to going down the stairs!

[@blackapple6232]

U.F.O. has been my favorite Sunday's show I was a kid when broadcast-ed by RAI in Italy. I am now 57 and... still passionate with it.

[@briancrowley6413]

I loved this show since it was introduced in 1972 to the United States... we had just gone thru UFO flaps in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The campy British UFO series light the fires of the pre-teens & teenage boys imaginations in the U.S. The concept of "alien abductions & organ harvesting" were introduced... really scary for that time when I was 12-13 when I watched this series. I am 60 years old and look at series with fondness... it makes me sad how many of the series actors dies of cancer from smoking

[@commanderstraker6732]

UFO is one of my all time favourite Gerry Anderson shows. It’s a shame Gerry wasn’t able to do a second series due to it being reliant on how successful it performed in US tv ratings.

[@SCSuperheavy114]

As a little kid this show wowed me and scared the crap out me but I wanted more and still do!

[@billc5378]

Especially when the ufo was chasing the car down the winding road at just above treetop level and when they look out the car windows, they can only catch glimpses of the ufo behind the passing trees, but enough to know, this was probably it for them.

[@mekonta]

Watching it right now on Forces TV.

[@MH5XXXX]

I LOVED THE SHOW when I SAW THE SHOW IN THE 70's and still do.!!! PLEASE REMAKE IT DIGITALLY.

[@MH5XXXX]

@Paul Badger yea but where I have seen bits and pieces on KZbin nothing like a series or who to contact.

[@NOOne-im5vg]

I loved this as a kid. Brilliant series.

[@RobertOrgRobert]

The theme music which is also used throughout each episode in different forms is dramatic, upbeat & sensual

[@MrDegsy69]

I always thought the Iron Sky franchise in many ways is what a 21st Century UFO series should look like. They certainly owe this highly original puoneering series a tremendous debt of gratitude.

[@Reticuli]

best show he ever did

[@thebritishengineer8027]

It's a close run thing but Barry Grey's intro theme has it over Thunderbird's & even the Joe 90 Stereo Re-Mix. This was a fantastic series based upon a really good plot line and still holds up today.

[@stevepochly7784]

I remember watching UFO every Saturday night after watching the football results on World Of Sport.Saturday night UFO was the highlight of my weeks viewing.

[@daveb6214]

I watched u.f.o. when was a kid too I'm 57 now , wish it could be rebooted , but only if it's done properly, it would be a fitting tribute to the Late Great Gerry Anderson.

[@EnglishAddict]

Gabrielle Drake lives up the road from me. 8-)

[@Laceykat66]

I'll bet she would be interesting to talk to.

[@Dan_druft]

She had a brother called Nick Drake who was a song writer/musician who killed him self at the age of 26 not realising how popular his songs would become. He wrote a brilliant haunting song called River Man kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5XGkoWKnJlgnK8

[@markcpt.b7487]

Also from me give a Kiss to Her. She was so busty

[@Dan_druft]

@@markcpt.b7487 She's 75 now

[@Laceykat66]

@@Dan_druft And your point !!!!!

[@johnclay7644]

The cat with ten lives, reflections in the water and long sleep some of the strongest visually striking episodes

[@davidfrost2819]

And that end theme was the icing on the cake

[@peterolsen9131]

coor wissh , core wish , that sound of the ufos terrorfied me when i was a child! great show! recommend it to all retro-scifi nerds out there! the girls costumes were racy for the time also

[@ZoJaNu]

GREAT series. As a young lad, I loved it.

[@watchthisspacecarchannel6523]

As kid living in New Zealand this was my favourite show, I still have a die cast model of an interceptor.

[@watchthisspacecarchannel6523]

chrisw unfortunately no and I didn’t even know they made the UFO but stands to reason of course that they did.

[@revbox3038]

So far ahead of it’s time! Loved this on Sundays as a kid. It sparked the imagination, drove curiosity about the moon and stars and the tech was really cool. Thankfully we have the tapes.

[@richardbell7678]

One thing clearly inspired by UFO was the computer game "X-Com: Enemy Unknown". That game and its sequels are available on Steam. In the first game, you are directing earth-based interceptors against UFOs and sending out armed recovery teams to collect the alien artifacts for investigation and research. The Game "X-Com: Enemy Unknown" even inspired its own remake, the game "UFO: Extraterestrials", which is set on a human colony, not on earth, but has the same themes of intercepting and investigating alien incursions.

[@TammoKorsai]

You are correct. Julian Gollop, the creator of X-COM, cited the UFO series as a massive influence on the project.

[@vicrules6666]

Was looking for an Xcom comment. Lol

[@Allamuylejos]

This UFO tv show and The Thunderbirds were my favourite shows when I was a kid. Mainly because of the fantastic music themes!! The intro theme of UFO is so exciting!!!

[@davidbaker1572]

My favourite Gerry Anderson series it's being shown on forces tv now got them all on record love it

[@tedmalley7636]

Sir..your production content and style are superb!!! I grew up with all of Jerry And Sylvia 's supermarionation series so I am very familiar with all the details...but for those who never had the opportunity to enjoy these series... your videos are the most excellent way of introducing them to new fans.! ! !

[@jvi-5300]

Una serie increíble y única en su tiempo, hecha con gran estilo en su concepto de moda futurista.

[@TheMaartian]

I first watched this series in 1971 in Germany. Loved it. It wasn't until the DVD box set came out that I was able to watch the original English version.

[@terryroberts505]

I had a Interceptor toy back in the day just watch reruns brought back a lot of memories sitting there with the family good times I'm now 58 years old

[@allaroundarbiter4809]

I really and truly love this TV series .UFO Rules! I especially love the opening theme music as well as the incidental music

[@donbrashsux]

I loved this show especially the space suited helmet that filled up with green liquid..I tried to replicate this as a young kid..it didn’t work ..lol

[@legionpigsmack1153]

watched this show as a kid in the 1970s. it was quite popular amongst myself and my friends...it blew our little minds :) it's been a favorite of mine to this day. thanks for the memories, Gerry!

[@thomasswafford250]

I love this show. It was so ahead of its time.

[@paulypyro]

Great programme, much more polished than space 1999

[@MRALAINMICHAEL]

RIP Gerry. You were the best.

[@mikes5637]

Greatest TV theme music ever.

[@redled2677]

Nothing else compares.

[@flankerchan]

The most interesting aspect for me to the UFO was the interception control. It has very strong vibes of functionality and practicality. In fact it reminds me of Soviet Ground Control Interception for their fighter aircraft, down to the point of calculating weapons impact point.

[@jhunter1573]

Loved it then and love it still. Collected all the models and cards and all airfix models in the early 70s. 🤓👍

[@MilesNauticus]

One of the best series ever.

[@KiwiKaosAgent]

This show would definately be at the top of my remake list, classic

[@zippy5131]

Now 51....... I love UFO.. been out in the middle east for years, this was on my laptop and constantly watched.......

[@moparchallenger749]

A great effort by these guys Underrated Space 1999 still my favourite though 😎

[@Chanesmyname]

Space 1999 replaced this. Yep, I wish they had kept with UFO, it was fantastic and so much better than Space 1999.

[@stevenfreeman5707]

I still watch it now and then. Loved it as a kid. Had a toy Interceptor, I wish I still had it 'boxed'

[@johnellizz]

My favorite episodes are "Kill Straker", "Timelash" and "Mind Bender"

[@theeditorrestrial]

The score is where its at! Jam to it all the time.

[@douglasniven116]

This was the highlight of my week. It was for me then, heaven on a screen

[@philkimber8086]

Anyone else notice that the SHADO HQ is now Holby City Hospital in the BBC tv series

[@paulhudson8321]

Loved the series when it aired in Canada in 1970. I was 13. Too bad it didn’t have more seasons. Still enjoy watching it today. A reboot wouldn’t be any good in today’s political correctness and social justice environment. Maybe some day though. I miss those Gerry Anderson shows growing up. They were all good and stimulated the imagination of countless young people. Thanks.

[@stevepochly7784]

Brilliant series in the true Anderson mold.Great acting , effects as you would expect.Loved it

[@larrylarry1]

What if a ufo approaches Earth from the opposite side of Earth from S.I.D.? Always loved the show! UFO 2 evolved into Space:1999.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

I always felt there should be two SIDs to give COMPLETE COVERAGE of the entire solar system....

[@jongarrat2417]

@@Allan_aka_RocKITEman I always thought SID was on the opposite side of Earth from Moonbase to cover their blind spot, of course there could been several SID satellites and the whole network was referred to as SID. they have the same problem with Skydiver, but in the series they do mention that they have Skydivers all over the globe, it seems to be just one that gets picked on by the UFOs.

[@rustisamust9079]

Still watch UFO to this day (DVD box set). Brilliant in its time and is still imho. When I first saw it as a kid the aliens really freaked me out. For me the stand out feature are the human stories and frailties that underpin the action.

[@adriansherlockdamondark.1094]

Best TV show ever made. Okay... maybe Breaking Bad gives it a run for its money. But UFO was first, so there's that.

[@yannickmadec2050]

En France nous avons découvert la série UFO très tard (1990), mais je la connaissais depuis 1971 grâce à un roman photo édité en langue française et des albums de vignettes qu'il fallait acheter chaque semaine... Heureusement, j'ai pu voir loe film "Doppelganger" au cinéma peu après sa sortie. J'avais reconnu les costumes d'astronaute d'UFO... Je suis toujours fan d'UFO et de toutes les séries de Gerry Anderson. Notamment Space : 1999 diffusé en même temps que chez vous. Mon plus beau souvenir. UFO est très étonnant et a gardé son charme étrange. Je voudrais trouver la série en blu-ray et VERSION FRANCAISE pour en finir avec mes vieilles VHS ! J'ai quand même réussi à trouver tous les CD des musiques de Bary Gray et autres compositeurs de l'oeuvre du regretté Gerry anderson. La Grande-Bretagne a fait aussi bien, sinon mieux que les américains ! Pas seulement dans la science fiction, mais aussi dans les séries policières et espionnage (The Avengers, The Protectors, The Prisoners et d'autres dont je ne connais pas le titre original).

[@richardmattocks]

I find it interesting that as time went on, Gerry’s shows became darker. There is a line right from Twizzle where it was all jolly japes and fluff through too Space: 1999 where things became gradually less and less optimistic (I mean, moon out of orbit and an earth left in turmoil... how much darker do you want!). UFO was where this really became obvious and it was awesome!

[@lloydonlead]

RIP Ed Bishop

[@jeffcraddock3580]

Quite possibly THE coolest TV show theme song in history. Great quick - cuts, 60’s jazz / action tune...it would just grab you and there you were, unable to turn away. Discovered entirely by accident, I was perched in front of the TV channel surfing (directly in front of the set, back in those days) on a Saturday afternoon. Some locally - based station, apparently manned by madmen of good taste, had decided to roll out the re-runs....I was immediately hooked by the models and theme song (and female Moonbase staff)...1974 or ‘75. Also got my hands on a Dinky Toys SHADO APC, missile - launcher...!

[@charleskuckel3173]

I remember UFO when it was on TV in America in 1970. I was ONLY 11 going on 12 BUT it really held my attention. I remember the stories were nicely paced and full of action. Typically for an Anderson series, the machines were awesome. I should get the series on HD DVD and relieve my youth.

[@tigermarkmrega2256]

Watched UFO and all the other Anderson series. Loved this one so much! The books adapted from the series were excellent for an avid reader in their teens. They gave details the series couldn't. Was wowed later to find that Ed Bishop, who did such a fantastic job of bring Cmdr. Straker to life, had been the voice of Captain Blue in the earlier Captain Scarlet series. If they could bring this series back to life with acting and stories as good, with modern practical model effects combined with CGI (kinda like the resurrected CGI Capt. Scarlet they attempted a few years ago, except with live actors)it would be grand. The big question would be finding a creative team on par with Anderson and company to do it.

[@bradphippsnz]

I don't ever recall this show being broadcast where I lived when I was a kid but they went mad over Space 1999 and broadcast that twice.

[@alonsovalenzuelaking9208]

Whatched it in Mexico (north border) in the mid 80’s. I was about 8 and loved it.

[@Max_Flashheart]

Love UFO especially SID and the Mobiles were the best models.

[@edrosa3485]

Never watched it as a kid. After picking up the A&E Space 1999 release; I decided to watch some older Gerry Anderson shows. Really enjoyed this one.

[@chuckrussell4171]

I was in fifth grade when the TV station in Roanoke VA started showing UFO. Friday nights, I think. Never missed it. A few weeks ago I found it on my Roku at IMDB. I found one I missed.

[@stephenthornber1961]

I loved UFO, loved the characters, the stories the vehicles and SID! in fact to this day (2019) the UFO theme tune is the ringtone on my smartphone.

[@markbanash921]

When it was first screened here in the US I was amazed because it had characters that conflicted with each other and which had realistic problems that tormented them. Recall that much of US science fiction television was produced by Irwin Allen, who rarely rose his shows beyond the adolescent level. Star Trek of course dealt with adult themes but the characters were 300 years removed from our social setting and didn't seem to be driven by the same desires. You could count on someone in UFO to do something rotten for personal reasons that were completely understandable and not at all far-fetched. It was very refreshing.

[@tjmusa]

in early 70's we watch this on p.b.s., i was 10. back then everything was about space. i wish i had all the space toys we played with. it was a great show. remember back then in nebraska, we only had 4 channels. it can on just before lawrence welk on saturday evenings.

[@vapoet]

I remember that the local station crammed this in before Saturday morning cartoons started around 7AM. I never missed it. It's amazing how long ago it was and how young I was.

[@cucu4170]

One of the my favorite shows

[@johnc4876]

Loved this show. It aired on Saturdays about 7:00 or so...

[@johnclay7644]

Mind bender is another favourite surreal and well put together

[@blito3wot]

just before space 1999......as a kid this was so good

[@Sentinel3D]

As a child, I loved the show. I ordered a DVD of it from Netflix and was shocked at what I saw. In the episodes I got, 90% of the dialog was "Have a drink." "Have a smoke!" "Hey, look! My desk has a secret vodka dispenser." I had planned on renting the whole series but never finished that single DVD, which I think contained three episodes.

[@pennyburns4425]

I absolutely love UFO and am so happy it's back on TV. I think it stands up well now, and it was ahead of its time!!!

[@DocMicrowave]

One of my favorite SciFi shows as a kid growing up in NY.

[@chargermopar]

Excellent job describing the series!

[@MH5XXXX]

I saw the original show when i was younger and wish they would do a digital version.

[@richardclarke376]

Funkiest theme tune in TV history

[@tamaraclaw]

It was pretty cool at that

[@Cosmo50]

I love UFO-like everyone else who has posted here. Derek Meddings and his fabulous effects especially that fantastic battle between the 4 Mobiles and the UFO lying in the bottom of the lake. I read Sylvia Anderson,s fine book, Yes, M, Lady. Her Autobiography from the beginning of her marriage and partnership with Gerry Anderson, and painful divorce from him. The details are unpleasant because when people are no longer with us, we should focus on the reasons that brought them into our lives! As a child watching Supercar in 1960 at age 4, I knew that I was watching something very special. Glossy and well made, and seeing the Anderson,s names just reinforced the notion that something very cool was going on. Journey To The Far Side Of The Sun, was so thrilling that even 50 years later it,s still exciting to see it and digest it,s entertainment values. The sleeping astronaut's visuals used to perfection as Ed Straker,s moving mood lights!!!

[@APAMVs]

I actually started it very recently I'm on episode 3 but it's become quite interesting. Definitely a interesting change from watching supermarionation to live action. Can't wait to watch Space 1999 afterwards

[@glennmiddleton3324]

It was a good series, great episodes and a shame it was halted in mid stream for months.