Galactica 1980: Space Croppers

"Space Croppers" is the ninth episode of the science fiction/action series Galactica 1980. It was directed by Daniel Haller with a script written by Robert L. McCullough. It first aired on ABC on Sunday, April 27th, 1980 at 7:00 pm EST. In addition to the main cast, this episode features guest appearances by Patrick Stuart as Doctor Zee, Dana Elcar as John Steadman, Ana Alicia as Gloria Alonzo, Anna Navarro as Louise Alonzo, Bill Cort as Trent and Herbert Jefferson, Jr. reprising the role of Boomer from the original series.

Background information

 * Galactica 1980 was created by Glen A. Larson.


 * This episode is production code number 55105.


 * Scenes of the Cylon addressing the Imperious Leader in the Cylon Basestar is stock footage taken from original episodes of Battlestar Galactica.


 * This is the only episode of Galactica 1980 directed by Daniel Haller.


 * This is the only episode of Galactica 1980 written by Robert L. McCullough.

Credits

 * Teleplay writer Robert McCullough is credited as Robert L. McCullough in this episode.


 * Actor James Patrick Stuart is credited as Patrick Stuart in this episode.


 * Actor William Cort is credited as Bill Cort in this episode.


 * Actor Philip Levien is credited as Phil Levien in this episode.


 * Actor Mike Brick is credited as Michael Brick in this episode.


 * Actor D.G. Larson is credited as David Larson in this episode.


 * Actor Herbert Jefferson, Jr. receives a special "And Herbert Jefferson, Jr. as Colonel Boomer" credit in this episode.


 * Actor Ned Romero receives a "Special Guest Star" credit in this episode.


 * The Imperious Leader is referred to as "The creature" in the end-title credit sequence in this episode.

Home video

 * This episode is included on disc two of the Galactica 1980: The Final Season DVD collection. The collection was produced by Universal Studios and released in Region 1 format on December 23rd, 2007.


 * Episodes from this series have also been made available on the Netflix instant streaming video service.

Quotes

 * Imperious Leader: I'm growing impatient waiting for the Galactican fleet to lead us to the last outpost of humanity. Launch a full-scale attack on their agricultural ships. We must destroy their food supply, thereby forcing them to lead us to Earth.
 * Cylon Centurion: By your command.