Nick Tate Interview at Wonderfest 2023

At Wonderfest 2023, I had the opportunity to interview actor Nick Tate who played Captain Alan Carter on Space: 1999. It was a true pleasure to meet and talk with him. I thought I would share this in a separate video to make it easier to find. I'm sure you'll enjoy this video.

[@granvillesimmons6033]

I was so thrilled to get to meet Nick at Wonderfest, and he was SO nice!!!! He was a big part of what made Space:1999 so special.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Totally agree with you. Thanks for watching

[@CombatPilot1]

Best actor in hitsory in my opinion, but definitely the best in Space 1999

[@derekwhitaker4905]

What a legend Oggie! Great to see Nick is still with us after 50 years and full of mischief! Looks like you had a blast my friend 👊🏻

[@InterstellarModeler]

It was an awesome weekend for sure and meeting Nick was a highlight for sure. Thanks

[@iamgod6464]

Thanks for showing Us Nick Who played Alan Carter in Space 1999 is Alive and Well half a century after the TV Series Aired.❤😊👍🇭🇲

[@InterstellarModeler]

You’re welcome. It was truly a pleasure. Thanks for watching

[@theequalizer9154]

I have an 8×10 Space 1999 ad photo of Nick Tate as Allan Carter. The photo came with an Eagle model kit I built several years ago. I framed the photo and it is displayed with the Eagle model kit.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Awesome

[@bps3013]

Such a wonderful interview! Your questions were humble and intelligent and Nick was sharp as a tack, a true gent and a great person! Thank you for posting this!

[@InterstellarModeler]

You're very welcome, thank you for watching. It was a true pleasure to meet and talk with him.

[@70redcutlass]

lucky guy to get a chance to meet and talk at length with Nick. Well done!!

[@InterstellarModeler]

I feel very fortunate. Thank you for watching

[@andrewmclachlan4242]

Alan was a Great character and one of my favourites!😎👍

[@InterstellarModeler]

I agree, He really was. Thanks for watching

[@tonyperez4791]

Thank You Oggie for sharing your interview. Hope you have a great week, looking forwards to your show photos! Take care, Tony

[@InterstellarModeler]

Many thanks Tony

[@tomm7505]

I loved this show when I was young. Nick Tate was super hot when he was young in Space 1999. That was definitely a plus for me. He still looks good today!

[@InterstellarModeler]

He’s such a great guy. Very personable. Thank you for your comment and for watching

[@TrekWorks]

Nice interview Oggie. Nick has always been positive about the show and has a reputation for being very fan friendly. Seems like a great guy all around. Looking forward to your coverage of the show.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Boyd....oh absolutely. He sure was a pleasure to meet and talk with.

[@milepost465historyhobbies4]

That’s great! Alan was always my favorite character. I took the Halloween costume helmet and wrote CARTER on it where the names were placed.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Awesome. Alan was a favorite of mine too

[@kenspriggs5687]

He was really great to see and talk to! He said I looked like his brother, I said “oh so he’s very handsome?” He laughed and said he is. 😅

[@InterstellarModeler]

LOL. He's so personable. And thanks so much for being my cameraman. Couldn't have done it without you.

[@Joepacker]

Nick was great, I also got him to sign my customized Com and a picture of him using it like he was on the show. Great interview.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Yes I saw that pic....awesome. Loved meeting him for sure

[@hodges1263]

Interesting video! It was great talking with you in the suite Saturday night.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Great talkn with w as well. Thanks for watching

[@petermerz2704]

Very cool interview Oggie! Thanks for sharing. 😎🇨🇦

[@InterstellarModeler]

thanks you Peter

[@thompuckett9547]

Nice interview Oggie. Thank you for sharing it. Like many other I also enjoyed his character on Space: 1999.

[@InterstellarModeler]

You’re welcome thanks for watching

[@collegeman1988]

Always loved Nick Tate as Alan Carter on Space: 1999. I read somewhere that no one would believe someone with an Australian accent could be an astronaut, but he proved them wrong.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Totally agree. Thank you for watching

[@christopherdivirgilio9861]

Welcome home. Great interview, Oggie. You asked really good questions. You're a natural.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks so much Chris.

[@tachi98lep]

Great interview with Nick Tate! He was great as Alan Carter in Space 1999, he was the Eagle expert whenever they needed a crack pilot!

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks so much

[@TheShornak]

Absolutely wonderful video and seeing Nick talk about the show is great. He really seems like a genuinely great guy. I liked him on TNG as well. I think that was one of Will Wheaton's last episodes if I remember correctly. You mentioned something to Nick that I found that same with me. I was 12 when Space: 1999 aired here in Los Angeles in 1975 and at that time I liked series 2 better. More exciting and the monsters and more colorful sets and costumes. Space Warp is still one of my favs from Series 2. But as I have gotten older I find some of it silly and find that series 1 much more enjoyable and makes you think about the plot and get behind the characters.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks so much. Yes we think alike. I loved all the added tech of course. Seeing the modifications to the eagles, laser turrets on the moon etc but the stories were much more deeper and meaningful. It would have been interesting to see what kind of show would have evolved had they continued. Universal constant....the suits at the studios often don't know what's best when it comes to creativity. Thanks again.

[@gieselats]

Such a nice interview. Thank you so much for sharing. Always a pleasure to watch your footage. Keep up the good work. 😊

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thank u very much

[@ShawnMcClureModeler]

That is so cool! He sounds like an amazing person.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thank you

[@craigkubac146]

Great interview. I saw you in the hallway at Wonderfest but did not have an chance to say hello. Love the videos, keep them coming.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks so much and will do.

[@stevebridge8668]

Superb! Many thanks. Alan Carter was my favourite also. 😊

[@InterstellarModeler]

You're welcome, thanks for watching

[@jimplaysric]

I loved this, thank you so much, I'd love to meet him myself, Nick is wonderful and I love the Alan Carter character, the courage and loyalty that you see for instance in War Games, I got to meet Barry Morse in the 80s which was a thrill also. Best wishes.

[@InterstellarModeler]

You’re very welcome. Thanks for your kind compliments.

[@Spiritgumm]

So if you liked Alan Carter (which we all did), you'll love Nick Tate. Great interview, thank you for sharing this.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks so much. It was a true pleasure to meet him

[@spacedock873]

Great video! Very nice to see Nick Tate so happy and enthusiastic. Would have loved to be there myself but sadly personal circumstances and 3000 miles of distance prevent it. 😔 Looking forward to more of your coverage of the show.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully we can see you next time

[@HinesRiley]

Great! Excellent interview, Sir!

[@InterstellarModeler]

@@HinesRiley thank you. He’s such a great guy. Appreciate you watching

[@WorldofWayneUK]

Love this Oggie ❤

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thank u Wayne

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

Well done! Nick was the flight leader of those amazing Eagle spacecraft, he was the first to check out those oddities in deep space and hopefully come back alive. 2nd season he had a buddy that he gave a foot ball to and called him Cober. I always wondered about that Nickname...😎

[@CombatPilot1]

You mean the episode where they find the cave with incubated aliens in the glass box, a dad and his son, with the kill-sickness thingy? It was a good episode...

[@InterstellarModeler]

thanks for watching

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

@@CombatPilot1 that's the one...I guess Cober is Australian for buddy...

[@stompieandsuzie]

Wow - just a few mins of chatting with Alan Carter went by so fast. I got the impression he was pushed aside in Season 2 as Tony Verdeschi and Bill Fraser seemed to be getting more of the supporting action/hero roles.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks so much. I wish it could have been a little longer but was grateful for the time. He's a guy you could just converse with for some time.

[@destinyangel5]

A true Aussie legend !

[@InterstellarModeler]

absolutely

[@scifimodelshop]

Oh man that was so great, Wonderfest is so far for me to travel but it always been the one show I would like to see over all others. Looking forward to the video clips coming up

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thank you so much.

[@kyoto5]

Good job in the interview Interstellar. I loved season 1 too, but I feel that there are a few good episodes from season 2.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks so much. I recently rewatched the show and was reminded again just how good S1 was over S2. Although i did like a couple of the characters they added I wished they would’ve kept the original cast.

[@Tim-57]

Hey Oggie Great you got to meet him and a very nice interview you had. Looking forward to the next video of yours. Take care 😊

[@InterstellarModeler]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much

[@Tim-57]

@@InterstellarModeler 🙂

[@swpowell1226]

What a great interview !!! I'm envious you got to me him. I loved Space 1999 when I was a kid.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks so much. He is just an outstanding guy for sure

[@barrytune7098]

What a great interview, in fact I LOVE this style of interview where it just looks like a natural conversation. First Nick Tate interview I've watched, and he seems like such a warm and genuine chap. Thanks for that.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks so much. This was a big highlight for me. Genuine, warm person who is easy to talk to.

[@vintagesf]

Great interview! So fun. Great to see so much of Nick Tate went into the character of Alan Carter.

[@InterstellarModeler]

It was so much fun and a true pleasure to meet him. Thanks so much

[@CombatPilot1]

I love him

[@InterstellarModeler]

absolutley

[@bobbova8708]

Wow !great job with the interview Oggie ,you are a natural! Its great to see someone who genuinely appreciates his fans,and is a genuinely nice person as Mr. Tate. His happiness at this event comes straight across.I am looking forward to your wonderfest video( as well as your future builds),take care and thank you for sharing this wonderful interview!

[@InterstellarModeler]

You're very welcome. Glad you enjoyed this. Appreciate your kind comments

[@b.k.ontheair]

Great talk with Nick Tate! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks

[@SamLowryDZ-015]

What a legend.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Sure is

[@brenglover72]

A part of childhood. Better times.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Fond memories for sure, thanks for watching

[@AlphanPeter]

Nick Tate is so great as Alan Carter !

[@InterstellarModeler]

He sure is

[@collegeman1988]

I read that book Destination Moonbase Alpha. It’s a great book that describes the episodes and behind the scenes information, too.

[@InterstellarModeler]

I’m always fascinated how shows are created. I watched season 1 after reading the book and came away with a whole new appreciation for the the first season. Thanks for watching

[@RichardEKranz]

Excellent interview, Must have been exciting.

[@InterstellarModeler]

it really was. He made it easy too. So easy to converse with.

[@LifeIsThePrayer]

I had such a crush on Alan Carter!

[@InterstellarModeler]

He is such a grear guy too. So easy to talk to. Thanks for watching

[@outsider238]

That's so cool that you got to meet him! He seems like he's really nice and very appreciative of his fans!

[@InterstellarModeler]

It was great meeting him and yes, so appreciative of the fans. Thanks

[@Irlandian]

Thank you for the video!

[@InterstellarModeler]

My pleasure, thanks for watching

[@encarnamartinez3587]

Era mi actor favorito en esta serie.

[@InterstellarModeler]

gracias por ver

[@normanlong2191]

Well done Oggie !!

[@InterstellarModeler]

thank you

[@BobH809]

I was 12 years old when I was watching Space 1999 in 1973. Wow, that far back. I loved the first show, but started to lose some interest (still watched it though) during the second series. Great interview. He was one of my favourite characters too, along with Commander Koenig (Martin Landau) and of course Dr Helena Russell (Barbara Bain). Of course, the real star of the show, looking back, was the Eagle in its various forms.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Amazing how much time has flown by. Thanks so much for your comments and kind compliments. It was a pleasure recording this interview. He’s such a great guy.

[@paulgertsch7105]

Thanks for sharing.

[@InterstellarModeler]

You bet, thanks for watching

[@robertopoliti8721]

Nick Tate è fantastico, ho adorato la serie. Come dici anche tu da bambino preferivo la seconda stagione, crescendo ho apprezzato maggiormente la prima, più profonda. Ciao. (Nick Tate is great, I loved the series. As you say, as a child I preferred the second season, growing up I appreciated more the first, more profound. HI.)

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks so much. He sure is a fantastic person.

[@AlphanPeter]

Nice shirt !

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks

[@andrewclarkson1942]

man your accent has changed!

[@InterstellarModeler]

thanks for watching