To my 8-year old self... You waited with tremendous anticipation for a brand-new science fiction television series: Space: 1999. That debut in 1975 came on a warm summer evening after a wonderful day of swimming with family and friends--and the memories of the brilliantly colorful sunset are still in your 2026 self's memories. The show's marketing and advertising have prepared you for something VERY special. And there will be NO disappointments. This is not Star Trek, nor UFO, nor any other series seen to date. It will be unique and captivating. The "science" aspects of the show may not be plausible. Even at your young age, you will think about this. The horror elements will not always be easy to witness. The scripts will have issues, but remain largely entertaining and thought-provoking. I know you will see the potential of what the series could/can be... and that optimism added numerous layers of enjoyment to every viewing. And, yes, you enjoyed Year One as much as Year Two -- and still do. (I'm sorry to say the series has only two seasons, spanning 1975 to 1977.) You will delight at a Charlton comic book which you pay for yourself--and includes artwork by an ultra-talented artist named John Byrne. And yes, you still have your copy in near-mint condition. You will get an amazing Christmas present from Mom and Dad made by Mattel. And two versions of that epic stun gun. And someday, you will have models and treasured replicas of ships and accessories from the series. Decades later, you will own copies of the entire series, including some very special works which were created after the series. You will launch a website to honor the show (Space1999.org). You will be professionally published in an officially licensed Space: 1999 novel ("Shepherd Moon") by Powys Media AND you will publish your first Space: 1999 novel ("What Lies Beneath"). And God willing, you'll eventually publish your other novel ("What Lies Beyond"). And you'll own and read (and re-read) some of the best-ever Space: 1999 stories courtesy of Powys Media, including from two of your favorite authors whom you will call friends. You will befriend several of the cast and crew. In particular, at the MainMission:2000 convention in New York, you will be thoroughly delighted and humbled as Johnny Byrne comes up to you upon entering, recognizing you despite us never having met before, and immediately pulls you back into the green room... to sit closely together to engage directly with Christopher Penfold, Keith Wilson, Barry Morse (such a keen intellect!!) in a couple of hours of incredible, private group conversations as other actors and production members eventually join us, moreso to say hello, or stay briefly and join in. It will be the most surreal and wonderfully heartfelt, memorable moments, to which Johnny will lean over and share comments with you here and there, spanning a weekend where such conversations continue. Thus beginning a friendship which he initiated--and I cannot give full measure to how special that was. (You are very missed, Johnny. Can only imagine how much Sandy and the boys still miss you.) And the cool part? He touched the lives of MANY like that with his wit, wisdom and sincere charm. Truly a remarkable soul. Among other wonderful people, too. And the grandest revelation of all? As an adult, you're an Executive Producer on the 50th episode of Space: 1999! The episode is called "Return to Moonbase Alpha" which debuts at the Manchester: 1999 convention in the U.K. TODAY (13 Sep 2026)! I won't spoil what happens, as you have two years of episodic enjoyment in front of you. At this time, some of the actors and crew have sadly passed away in real life. But some of your television heroes (and their offspring) from Space: 1999 WILL be part of this legacy episode. And this story foretells more optimism for a series known for its horror elements--at least in this pivotal episode! The Future is Fantastic! #Space1999 #Breakaway #September13th #ReturnToMoonbaseAlpha

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