Space: Above and Beyond
- TV Series
- 1995–1996
- 1h
The Earth is embroiled in a desperate war against alien invaders, and this series focuses on one squadron of Marine pilots involved in it.The Earth is embroiled in a desperate war against alien invaders, and this series focuses on one squadron of Marine pilots involved in it.The Earth is embroiled in a desperate war against alien invaders, and this series focuses on one squadron of Marine pilots involved in it.
- Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
- 3 wins & 3 nominations total
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- TriviaFull-scale models of the Hammerhead fighters used in the series were created in Australia at RAAF Base Williamtown. During an interview show runner Glen Morgan claimed that while they were being stored on board the freighter before shipping, crewmen from a Russian freighter were caught taking pictures of them after mistakenly thinking they were a new kind of advanced U.S. tactical fighter.
- Quotes
Capt. Shane Vansen: McQueen was born with a ka-bar and a Corps tattoo.
Lt. Paul Wang: Can you imagine if he was anything else? Like a plumber?
Lt. Paul Wang: [imitating McQueen] Okay, listen up. This one's in the kitchen. I'm here to fix your faucet, so check your six. I'm gonna replace the strainer part, and I'm gonna replace the washer. It's gonna be a real knife fight. Now I'm gonna utilize a monkey wrench and perhaps even a plunger. And when I'm done, you'll have water.
[McQueen enters]
Lt. Paul Wang: It'll be hot, and it'll be cold. And one more thing.
[Wang flips table]
Lt. Paul Wang: It's okay to be scared.
Lt. Paul Wang: [realizes McQueen is standing behind him] Sir, sir, it... It's the greatest form of flattery. Sir.
- Crazy creditsThe credits changed mid-season because of pressure from the network that feared the audience wouldn't know what is going on. The new credits had a narration summarizing the show's story. The producers hated the second version.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Gamesmaster: Episode #5.12 (1995)
The weakest part of the show was definitely the ground combat sequences. The actors carried around those HUGE assault rifles, but I always got the feeling those weapons were about as lethal as a bunch of souped-up BB guns.
Everything else about the show rocked, however. Who can forget Chiggy-Von-Richtoven from the episode "Angriest Angle?" Or Col. McQueen's monologue at the end of that episode? This was a serious show about a serious war. Good stuff.
"Abandon all hope MY ASS!"
- mereel77
- May 20, 2005
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