Raumpatrouille (Space Patrol) TV series by duo
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AND NOW BACK TO THE LATE '60... BUT IN EUROPE! ;)
Raumpatrouille - Die phantastischen Abenteuer des Raumschiffs Orion, colloquially also known as Raumpatrouille Orion (Raumpatrouille is "Space Patrol" in English), is the first German science fiction television series.
Its seven episodes were broadcast by the ARD in 1966, with the first episode aired on Sept. 17th. It achieved audience ratings of up to 80 %. The series has since acquired cult status in Germany and in many other European countries.
The special effects of the black and white series, which were spectacular at the time, now possess a certain quaint charm. Nonetheless, the considerable costs of the series led to its termination after only seven episodes.
2003 saw a movie composed of various scenes from the original series, and 145 novels based on and continuing the series were published over the years.
Here is the voiceover introduction by Captain Cliff Allister McLane, which both, like used in Star Trek of the same year, set tone and atmosphere of the series:
"It may sound like a fairytale today, but today's fairytale may be tomorrow's reality. Here's a fairytale from the day after tomorrow: There are no more national states, there's only mankind and its colonies in outer space. One has settled on far away stars, the ocean floor has been made accessible for living. With velocities still unimaginable today spaceships are rushing through our milky way. One of these crafts is the ORION, a minuscule part of a gigantic security system protecting the earth from threats from outer space. Let's accompany the ORION and her crew patrolling at the edge of infinity."
About the picture:
* On top the Orion VIII starship taking off its submarine base, the "hero" spaceship of the series.
* In the middle the Lancet, the Orion VIII shuttle.
* On bottom a couple of levitating Alpha-Co robots, who take part to the series.
This is my tribute to this cult Tv series of my youth.
Rates, votes and comments are welcome :)
Comments (12)
jif3d
I've never seen this series, but the three kool panels give me glimpse of what fun I missed, great lighting and reflective textures ! ~Cheers~ :o)
Dann-O
Looks like fun. Hmmm some Perry Rhodan stuff comming?
Mikeall
Great job with these. And so well presented.
prutzworks
great tribute I can remember, shows our ages, lol
Ruis
Beautifully done. Great image, and modeling. This is great Bryce..!
Birgushilda
Hallo, toll gemacht und eine sche Erinnerung. Ich habe Raumschiff Orion geliebt.
thecytron
Very creative idea!
Geodesic250
Thank you Luca for showing a show that I didn't know existed. The only other series that I was aware of was Dan Dare in the UK and Perry Rhodan in Germany. I wonder how many other forgotten series there were? Looking forward to your next image, Mr. Sci-Fi.
Pauli
Na prima ! ORION lebt, hei es doch so sch ! Sche Grafiken, die Gerschaften habe ich auch alle... Dann kann es ja weiter gehen mit der guten alten ORION! Gre aus dem Amt f Raumrtung !
Spacefan
Beleisen, Brausekfe und Mischbatterien als Raumschiffarmaturen - war eine sche Zeit ;-) Die Tischdarstellungsflhen waren ein Zufallstreffer, da ja derartige Projektionen bald kommen (sinnvoll? - viell. wegen der Serie ;-)). Und die Roboter waren s, richtig niedlich. Ruht alles im Bayr. Staatsarchiv f kulturhistorische Leistungen, direkt unter der Staatskanzlei, die ja an die Orion erinnert ;-)
dcmstarships
unique-looking spacecraft! thanks for the tribute to the SF show
CrimsonDesire
Great looking retro images nicely done! ^^