Ufo TV series

Callum · 06-14-2007, 02:16 PM

As a kid in the early 70's I used to watch UFO every week, then, my interests were the cars, guns, spaceships.........but one thing always stuck in my mind even to this day ;D
Those string vests were kind of awesome

Regards, Callum

**Greenman** · 06-14-2007, 05:12 PM

From what I have read in FANDERSON-the Official Gerry Anderson Appreciation Society's own magazine-of which I have been a member since 1985-it rates most highly-here are some titbits about the actors/actresses

Gabrielle Drake-Lt Gay Ellis-went into CROSSROADS the new version in the 90's
Antonia Ellis-Lt ?-an author I believe or at least a writer for tv (but not the creator of Ally McBeal)
Wanda Ventham-Col Veronica Lake-went into comedies and series of various sorts such as "The Kelly Monteith Show" and "The Two Ronnies" to name but two.
George Sewell-Col. Alec Freeman- went into police dramas such as "Special Branch"* and later "The Detectives" comedy series and recently died after a long ilness (RIP)
Ed Bishop-Commander Ed Straker-did a lot of voice over work, also did the Kenny Everett Show and many others-but he too is now dead-died two-three years ago.
Ayshea Brough-one of the SHADO radio operatives and whose bottom is seen in marvellous closeup in the opening titles of the very first episode "IDENTIFIED" had her own show "Lift Off with Ayshea" then moved to America-not been seen in anything since.
Michael Barrington-Col. Paul Foster-an accomplished singer believe it or not, died early in his career.
(Not to be confused with the same named actor who played Mr Venables the Governer of Slade Prison in Porridge)

maxedout · 06-14-2007, 07:56 PM

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Wanda Ventham-Col Veronica Lake-went into comedies and series of various sorts such as "The Kelly Monteith Show"

Possibly crossed wires here - I don't know aboout Wanda Ventham but Kelly Monteith's wife was played by Gabrielle Drake.
She was also the sister of singer/songwriter Nick Drake who OD'd in 1974.

fortom3 · 06-14-2007, 09:43 PM

Perfect sci-fi series that dealt almost exclusively with character developement rather than monsters.

Totally politically incorrect from the opening sequence but So What!

This needs to be seen by younger film students along with other underseen drama so that future programming won't be so bad as it is now.

avrn1 · 06-15-2007, 03:50 PM

As befits legendary TV shows, they are the object of many fantasies so many have been this route before

One way or another

Do enjoy

http://vintage-erotica-forum.com/sho...ighlight=drake

**Greenman** · 06-15-2007, 10:00 PM

Re Wanda-yes looks like my memory let me down at the wrong moment. She mostly played sexy vamps in many series too-she had that LOOK if you know what I mean. BTW I saw that film the GIF is of and its total pap!!

**cialtrone** · 07-20-2007, 08:33 AM

In Italy UFO series are still popular for some "Nostagia Tv shows" of 7/8 years ago. They also show many "merchandises" , in those shows" as Com. Stryker cars or the lunar interceptor. Came also Ed Bishop for one of her last Tv appearances. He has a very good "sense of humor", very far from Com. Stryker.

viktor · 10-14-2007, 12:23 AM

Just to let you know the whole series is available on B**Torr***, 8.5 Gb and properly seeded at present.

Every bit as good as I remembered i!

gunner · 11-28-2007, 11:49 AM

Can you believe they got away with costumes like these in the 60's?

lovegod · 11-30-2007, 06:42 PM

IS wanda ventham the b and w photo , sat in a car ?
no ones mentioned Aysha either

06-14-2007, 02:16 PM	#1
Callum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 74 Thanks: 251 Thanked 755 Times in 73 Posts	Ufo TV series As a kid in the early 70's I used to watch UFO every week, then, my interests were the cars, guns, spaceships.........but one thing always stuck in my mind even to this day ;D Those string vests were kind of awesome Regards, Callum

06-14-2007, 05:12 PM	#2
Greenman Former Staff Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: An attic in England Posts: 5,555 Thanks: 6,857 Thanked 37,199 Times in 4,656 Posts	Re: Ufo TV series From what I have read in FANDERSON-the Official Gerry Anderson Appreciation Society's own magazine-of which I have been a member since 1985-it rates most highly-here are some titbits about the actors/actresses Gabrielle Drake-Lt Gay Ellis-went into CROSSROADS the new version in the 90's Antonia Ellis-Lt ?-an author I believe or at least a writer for tv (but not the creator of Ally McBeal) Wanda Ventham-Col Veronica Lake-went into comedies and series of various sorts such as "The Kelly Monteith Show" and "The Two Ronnies" to name but two. George Sewell-Col. Alec Freeman- went into police dramas such as "Special Branch"* and later "The Detectives" comedy series and recently died after a long ilness (RIP) Ed Bishop-Commander Ed Straker-did a lot of voice over work, also did the Kenny Everett Show and many others-but he too is now dead-died two-three years ago. Ayshea Brough-one of the SHADO radio operatives and whose bottom is seen in marvellous closeup in the opening titles of the very first episode "IDENTIFIED" had her own show "Lift Off with Ayshea" then moved to America-not been seen in anything since. Michael Barrington-Col. Paul Foster-an accomplished singer believe it or not, died early in his career. (Not to be confused with the same named actor who played Mr Venables the Governer of Slade Prison in Porridge) __________________ Its very easy being GREENman If you like my pics, it only takes a second to say THANKS , so hit that button

06-14-2007, 09:43 PM	#4
fortom3 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ufo TV series Perfect sci-fi series that dealt almost exclusively with character developement rather than monsters. Totally politically incorrect from the opening sequence but So What! This needs to be seen by younger film students along with other underseen drama so that future programming won't be so bad as it is now.

06-15-2007, 03:50 PM	#5
avrn1 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 162 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Ufo TV series As befits legendary TV shows, they are the object of many fantasies so many have been this route before One way or another Do enjoy http://vintage-erotica-forum.com/sho...ighlight=drake __________________ I know what suffering is, I'm a Southampton supporter Last edited by Sam Spade; 10-08-2008 at 08:33 PM.. Reason: Repaired link

06-15-2007, 10:00 PM	#6
Greenman Former Staff Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: An attic in England Posts: 5,555 Thanks: 6,857 Thanked 37,199 Times in 4,656 Posts	Re: Ufo TV series Re Wanda-yes looks like my memory let me down at the wrong moment. She mostly played sexy vamps in many series too-she had that LOOK if you know what I mean. BTW I saw that film the GIF is of and its total pap!! __________________ Its very easy being GREENman If you like my pics, it only takes a second to say THANKS , so hit that button

07-20-2007, 08:33 AM	#7
cialtrone Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Italia Posts: 408 Thanks: 1,699 Thanked 3,394 Times in 342 Posts	Re: Ufo TV series In Italy UFO series are still popular for some "Nostagia Tv shows" of 7/8 years ago. They also show many "merchandises" , in those shows" as Com. Stryker cars or the lunar interceptor. Came also Ed Bishop for one of her last Tv appearances. He has a very good "sense of humor", very far from Com. Stryker.

10-14-2007, 12:23 AM	#8
viktor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 237 Thanks: 615 Thanked 3,089 Times in 234 Posts	Re: Ufo TV series Just to let you know the whole series is available on BTorr*, 8.5 Gb and properly seeded at present. Every bit as good as I remembered i!

11-28-2007, 11:49 AM	#9
gunner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 122 Thanks: 282 Thanked 180 Times in 86 Posts	Can you believe they got away with costumes like these in the 60's?

11-30-2007, 06:42 PM	#10
lovegod Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,144 Thanks: 551 Thanked 4,405 Times in 951 Posts	IS wanda ventham the b and w photo , sat in a car ? no ones mentioned Aysha either

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