The first episode of the TV series Battlestar Gallactica, created, written, and produced by Church member Glen A. Larson, airs on ABC. The story line of the series incorporates many LDS beliefs and doctrines.
[Source: The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com]
The series lasted only 24 episodes, ending on 24 April 1979. See link below:
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Correction: April 29th.
ReplyDeleteHere is a bit on the later series.
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Here is the episode guide for the later series (2003-2009):
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