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Title: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: Rico on October 21, 2012, 05:55:38 AM
This week guest host Jedi Jeff looks at the classic animated series, "Battle of the Planets."  He also reviews a collectible from the series and talks about some upcoming movies.  Enjoy the cast and thanks Jeff for doing another great guest spot for this week!

Podcast Notes:  http://treksinscifi.com/podcast_notes/?p=2610 (http://treksinscifi.com/podcast_notes/?p=2610)

http://www.treksinscifi.com/podcasts/TreksinSciFi_407_Battle_Planets.mp3 (http://www.treksinscifi.com/podcasts/TreksinSciFi_407_Battle_Planets.mp3)
Title: Re: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: Rico on October 21, 2012, 06:23:42 AM
Battle of the Planets theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjEaCi6S6_A#)
Title: Re: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: Redshirt97 on October 21, 2012, 06:58:46 AM
Hi Rico, I remember watching this show when I was a tween in Jr high school.  it was a cool series. I really loved the them music to that show too.  I didn't realize it at the time but it was Japanese amine and i really didn't know what that was until latter. I deffently look forward to listening to this podcast and will download it today.  thanks Rico
Title: Re: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: Feathers on October 21, 2012, 01:49:17 PM
That starts to bring back some memories I'd long forgotten. Looking forward to this one.
Title: Re: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: Bryancd on October 21, 2012, 01:57:34 PM
Love Gatchaman!
Title: Re: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: wraith1701 on October 21, 2012, 08:47:38 PM
Awesome!  Battle Of The Planets was a childhood favorite of mine, and I still think it's pretty kick-butt!  I re-watched a few of the non-altered episodes (Gatchaman) a few weeks ago, and the magic is still there.  I look forward to checking this episode out.  :)
Title: Re: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: billybob476 on October 23, 2012, 06:21:47 AM
Really enjoyed this one! While I didn't watch Battle of the Planets, I did watch things like Voltron, Tranzor Z and Robotech which were all very similar. Come to think of it, I may have to do a guest spot on one of those one of these days.
Title: Re: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: bevs_plaything on October 23, 2012, 12:41:54 PM
I really enjoyed the show during the late 70's and watched it every week.  I picked up the complete box set in the early 2000s, and you wouldn't believe the crazy money people are selling their sets for these days!!!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0002317SY/ref=s9_simh_gw_p74_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0WZKK34TFVGYRE9XWTKS&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=317828027&pf_rd_i=468294 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0002317SY/ref=s9_simh_gw_p74_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0WZKK34TFVGYRE9XWTKS&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=317828027&pf_rd_i=468294)
Title: Re: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: ChrisMC on October 23, 2012, 05:38:52 PM
I have vague memories of this, but I remember loving the ship and the costumes. Your podcast jogged some memories for sure.I did see the 90's version of Gatchaman, and that was pretty good.
Title: Re: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: moyer777 on October 24, 2012, 06:40:49 AM
I have never seen this series, and for some reason never heard of it!  SO this was awesome.  WOW the theme song sounds like the Superfriends and a lot of the voices and sound effects reminded me of that show.   Can't wait to see some of these.  GREAT JOB JEFF!
Title: Re: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: jedijeff on October 24, 2012, 06:42:52 AM
It was a lot of fun to go back and look at this show, as I have lots of fond memories of it. Hopefully everyone who saw the show likes the podcast, and also happy to introduce it to others who did not see it. Always fun guest hosting for Rico :). Thanks for the Kind words all :)
Title: Re: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: Redshirt97 on October 28, 2012, 09:18:28 AM
Hi Jeff, I just listen to the podcast yesterday.  Great podcast, I remember watching Battle of the Planets when I was in about 6th grade or so in the late seventies. It was shown on an indenpent station on our cable TV. it came on about 630 in the pm I think.  I thought the show had some good sci-fi adventure at the time and some cool animation.  I do remember the actors who did the voice over for Mark and Jason. Rommy Shell I do remember him playing in a TV show called Gomer Pyle USMC where he played his best friend.  Cassy Casem is best know for the Americas top 40 radio and TV show in the 80s. 

I like where you pointed out how they had to change some the story and animation around in order to make the series watchable for western audiences.  I remember hearing some story in the TV Gide around the same time how TV in japan was for more violent yet the crime rate was much lower. 

  I defiantly  would like to see this series again as the Gacta man show.  I remember seeing the box set of DVD at a store once but was not able to buy it at he time.
Title: Re: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: jedijeff on October 30, 2012, 11:33:44 AM
Thanks for the comments Redshirt. I too would like to see all of Gatchaman as well, I have kept my eye out a bit, but always very expensive.
Title: Re: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: Redshirt97 on November 02, 2012, 07:28:42 AM
Quote from: jedijeff on October 30, 2012, 11:33:44 AM
Thanks for the comments Redshirt. I too would like to see all of Gatchaman as well, I have kept my eye out a bit, but always very expensive.
well maybe one day I will see it again.  but who knows what maybe on the web, some much vintage show are poping up on youtube these days.
Title: Re: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: davekill on November 06, 2012, 07:05:46 PM
Sorry about taking so long to comment, I've not seen Battle of the Planets but was able to find the episodes on youtube.
Good podcast as always. I like the visual style and some of the script humor. I see what you mean about toning it down from the original Gatchaman.
The more I learn about this stuff, the more I like it.
Title: Re: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: Meds on November 07, 2012, 01:50:11 AM
Catching up and listened today. Great podcast Jeff, awesome clips. I did remind me how much I hated the added American animation lol

Great job.
Title: Re: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: jedijeff on November 07, 2012, 11:54:23 AM
Thanks for the comments guys. Yeah, BOTP is a lot toned down from Gatchaman. The added on Animation was terrible, they just slapped it in fast I think.
Title: Re: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: Feathers on November 09, 2012, 12:19:35 PM
This was one of those programs I always assumed was simply imported US 'stuff'. I always loved the ship and would claim to have drawn some stories with it except I can't draw so must be imagining it.

I neer realised the full story of where it had all come from or how it had been put together. It makes for an interesting story. Thanks for sharing it.
Title: Re: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: WillEagle on November 11, 2012, 04:54:59 PM
I never saw this show so I really had no idea about it. I did enjoy learning about it and I kept waiting for Casey Kasem to play a top 40 song! I never knew he did voice work but it sure makes perfect sense. Good job, jedijeff!
Title: Re: Podcast # 407 - "Battle of the Planets"
Post by: jedijeff on November 11, 2012, 05:41:47 PM
Thanks for the comments guys, greatly appreciated, always try to find something on interest in the topics I cover.