Funniest Space 1999 scene

**SPACE 1899** · 17-05-2008, 09:17 PM

Hi there - I'd love to hear peoples comments regarding which, for them, was the funniest Space 1999 scene.

My personal favourite that always makes me chuckle when I see it, is a scene from the Season 1 'The Last Sunset' episode -

Paul Morrow (on a serious mushroom high) is madly going on to a distressed looking Helena and Sandra about "spreading humanity from solar system to solar system." Alan Carter approaches from behind with freshly gathered supply of 'mushroom,' sees that Paul has gone a bit mental, and so swiftly delivers an expert drop kick to the mushrooms, sending them high into the air, to Paul's anguished cries of '"That was sacred bread Alan, that was sent to us in our time of need !"

doon · 17-05-2008, 10:34 PM

My funniest remembrance was 'bout the time year 2 started

JD · 17-05-2008, 11:17 PM

Even though it's my favourite episode overall, the bit in the pre-title sequence in 'Collision Course' where Koenig says "Alan... we've got to have it there... or else we'll all die!", and Bergman shoots him that look...

- every time!

http://www.space1999.net/~catacombs/...cc/spcc029.jpg

**Bishop** · 18-05-2008, 12:30 AM

The part where Kano is complaining that the Bergman field will take all the computer power and Victor says it could use a break..... its Alan's smirk that cuts me up, so subtle, but full of meaning

http://www.space1999.net/~catacombs/...bs/spbs055.jpg

alienation · 18-05-2008, 02:53 AM

The Last Sunset, paul at the end saying it wasn't a bad trip cracks me up. Every time (right before the sunset makes me a little sad)
But the ending of The Dorcons with Helena and John and that sexual innuendo as she told him to get to Medical to fix his hand....always makes me smile and giggle....
Oh,the funniest scene...Brian the Brain humming the wedding music after John and Helena's love test with the simultaneous climax.

CR · 18-05-2008, 03:49 AM

"Guardian of Piri."
Bob Mathias, under the Guardian's influence, fills up a medicine cup to give to Koenig after the party in Medical. He seems to check the level of the liquid, adds a little more, then after Koenig wordlessly refuses the medicine, downs it himself.
http://www.space1999.net/catacombs/m...p/spgop127.jpg
http://www.space1999.net/catacombs/m...p/spgop128.jpg
http://www.space1999.net/catacombs/m...p/spgop129.jpg

**Bishop** · 18-05-2008, 08:20 AM

Actually, Carter's hairy chest shown liberally in that ep is also one of the funny moments... the shameless use of sex to attract the females

DX-SFX · 18-05-2008, 09:44 AM

Outrageous! Thank goodness us men don't fall for tricks like that!

cricket · 18-05-2008, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony42

Actually, Carter's hairy chest shown liberally in that ep is also one of the funny moments... the shameless use of sex to attract the females

Quote:

Originally Posted by DX-SFX

Outrageous! Thank goodness us men don't fall for tricks like that!

And I bet you two are expecting some sort of snappy reply to these bits of outlandishness. Well, dignified (and heavily outnumbered) silence reigns.

DX-SFX · 18-05-2008, 10:48 AM

But M, we were relying on you!

cricket · 18-05-2008, 10:57 AM

Nope.

DX-SFX · 18-05-2008, 11:07 AM

Oh c'mon. See the little wormy on the little hooky.

Does this mean you don't want those photos of Daniel frollicking in the surf with his blue swimming trunks now?

And of course Catherine's costume in the same episode was merely to indicate that it was very warm on Piri.

cricket · 18-05-2008, 01:21 PM

Sorry, never been that partial to impaled slimy pseudo-sushi. Blech!

Oh, and was that who was wearing those very stylish blue swimming trunks. Can't say I really noticed.

Poor Catherine, maybe we should provide a nice shawl. Those nippy Pirian nights, you know.

**SPACE 1899** · 18-05-2008, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD

Even though it's my favourite episode overall, the bit in the pre-title sequence in 'Collision Course' where Koenig says "Alan... we've got to have it there... or else we'll all die!", and Bergman shoots him that look...

- every time!

http://www.space1999.net/~catacombs/...cc/spcc029.jpg

Thanks JD - absolute classic picture of Victor giving that intellectual condescending "I can do very complicated equations - what can you do ?" look !

**SPACE 1899** · 18-05-2008, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doon

My funniest remembrance was 'bout the time year 2 started

Thanks Doon - very funny wit !!!

**SPACE 1899** · 18-05-2008, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CR

"Guardian of Piri."
Bob Mathias, under the Guardian's influence, fills up a medicine cup to give to Koenig after the party in Medical. He seems to check the level of the liquid, adds a little more, then after Koenig wordlessly refuses the medicine, downs it himself.
http://www.space1999.net/catacombs/m...p/spgop127.jpg
http://www.space1999.net/catacombs/m...p/spgop128.jpg
http://www.space1999.net/catacombs/m...p/spgop129.jpg

Thanks CR - love the third picture of Mathais downing the drink - he's probably thinking "What the heck, I'm leaving after a few episodes of Season 2 anyway !!! "

**SPACE 1899** · 18-05-2008, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony42

The part where Kano is complaining that the Bergman field will take all the computer power and Victor says it could use a break..... its Alan's smirk that cuts me up, so subtle, but full of meaning

http://www.space1999.net/~catacombs/...bs/spbs055.jpg

Thanks Tony42 - yes, very full of meaning, along the lines of "Kano, just stick to printing out little bits of paper from Computer, while we get on with the important stuff like flying loads of Eagles and doing lots of daring stunts and missions and over the top crashes and fight scenes "

alienation · 18-05-2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony42

Actually, Carter's hairy chest shown liberally in that ep is also one of the funny moments... the shameless use of sex to attract the females

Here is your comment: are you sure it was to attract FEMALES ?

**Bishop** · 19-05-2008, 08:45 AM

Well, it was all the rage to look that way once.... 007 (our man Sean) and all. Now one is expected to be bald.

Dr Kane · 20-05-2008, 02:59 AM

See also: Michael Billington, who can be seen in all his fuzzy ape-man glory in the 'UFO' episode 'Ordeal'. Funnily enough, he was in the frame to play 007 at one point. Maybe body hair was a pre-requisite for the part.

I'll second the nomination for 'The Last Sunset'. I think I've previously suggested that Prentis Hancock may have enjoyed playing those scenes. There are some mildly amusing scenes in 'Testament of Arkadia' as well, e.g. the euphoric Eagle pilots, the party on Alpha, and Helena and Victor's patronising attitude to John.

Mind you, much of season 2 - particularly Maya's transformations, and the god-awful music - is unintentionally funny.

17-05-2008, 09:17 PM	#1
SPACE 1899 Communications Officer Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,268	Funniest Space 1999 scene Hi there - I'd love to hear peoples comments regarding which, for them, was the funniest Space 1999 scene. My personal favourite that always makes me chuckle when I see it, is a scene from the Season 1 'The Last Sunset' episode - Paul Morrow (on a serious mushroom high) is madly going on to a distressed looking Helena and Sandra about "spreading humanity from solar system to solar system." Alan Carter approaches from behind with freshly gathered supply of 'mushroom,' sees that Paul has gone a bit mental, and so swiftly delivers an expert drop kick to the mushrooms, sending them high into the air, to Paul's anguished cries of '"That was sacred bread Alan, that was sent to us in our time of need !"

17-05-2008, 11:17 PM	#3
JD Medical Officer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 3,312	Even though it's my favourite episode overall, the bit in the pre-title sequence in 'Collision Course' where Koenig says "Alan... we've got to have it there... or else we'll all die!", and Bergman shoots him that look... - every time! http://www.space1999.net/~catacombs/...cc/spcc029.jpg Last edited by JD; 18-05-2008 at 02:19 AM. Reason: Nicking T42's idea of pic link!

18-05-2008, 12:30 AM	#4
Bishop Chief Science Officer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Australia Posts: 11,796	The part where Kano is complaining that the Bergman field will take all the computer power and Victor says it could use a break..... its Alan's smirk that cuts me up, so subtle, but full of meaning http://www.space1999.net/~catacombs/...bs/spbs055.jpg __________________ "I saw Avatar last weekend, it was so awesome, I wish the whole world was in 3D"

18-05-2008, 03:49 AM	#6
CR Science Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: wandering the universe Posts: 5,471	"Guardian of Piri." Bob Mathias, under the Guardian's influence, fills up a medicine cup to give to Koenig after the party in Medical. He seems to check the level of the liquid, adds a little more, then after Koenig wordlessly refuses the medicine, downs it himself. http://www.space1999.net/catacombs/m...p/spgop127.jpg http://www.space1999.net/catacombs/m...p/spgop128.jpg http://www.space1999.net/catacombs/m...p/spgop129.jpg __________________ I really need to get a new sig...

18-05-2008, 08:20 AM	#7
Bishop Chief Science Officer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Australia Posts: 11,796	Actually, Carter's hairy chest shown liberally in that ep is also one of the funny moments... the shameless use of sex to attract the females __________________ "I saw Avatar last weekend, it was so awesome, I wish the whole world was in 3D"

17-05-2008, 10:34 PM	#2
doon Communications Officer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey U.S.A Posts: 852	My funniest remembrance was 'bout the time year 2 started

18-05-2008, 02:53 AM	#5
alienation Eagle Pilot Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 718	The Last Sunset, paul at the end saying it wasn't a bad trip cracks me up. Every time (right before the sunset makes me a little sad) But the ending of The Dorcons with Helena and John and that sexual innuendo as she told him to get to Medical to fix his hand....always makes me smile and giggle.... Oh,the funniest scene...Brian the Brain humming the wedding music after John and Helena's love test with the simultaneous climax.

18-05-2008, 09:44 AM	#8
DX-SFX Chief Medical Officer Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,094	Outrageous! Thank goodness us men don't fall for tricks like that!

18-05-2008, 10:48 AM	#10
DX-SFX Chief Medical Officer Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,094	But M, we were relying on you!

18-05-2008, 10:57 AM	#11
cricket Medical Officer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 4,560	Nope.

18-05-2008, 11:07 AM	#12
DX-SFX Chief Medical Officer Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,094	Oh c'mon. See the little wormy on the little hooky. Does this mean you don't want those photos of Daniel frollicking in the surf with his blue swimming trunks now? And of course Catherine's costume in the same episode was merely to indicate that it was very warm on Piri.

18-05-2008, 01:21 PM	#13
cricket Medical Officer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 4,560	Sorry, never been that partial to impaled slimy pseudo-sushi. Blech! Oh, and was that who was wearing those very stylish blue swimming trunks. Can't say I really noticed. Poor Catherine, maybe we should provide a nice shawl. Those nippy Pirian nights, you know.

19-05-2008, 08:45 AM	#19
Bishop Chief Science Officer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Australia Posts: 11,796	Well, it was all the rage to look that way once.... 007 (our man Sean) and all. Now one is expected to be bald. __________________ "I saw Avatar last weekend, it was so awesome, I wish the whole world was in 3D"

20-05-2008, 02:59 AM	#20
Dr Kane Communications Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,458	See also: Michael Billington, who can be seen in all his fuzzy ape-man glory in the 'UFO' episode 'Ordeal'. Funnily enough, he was in the frame to play 007 at one point. Maybe body hair was a pre-requisite for the part. I'll second the nomination for 'The Last Sunset'. I think I've previously suggested that Prentis Hancock may have enjoyed playing those scenes. There are some mildly amusing scenes in 'Testament of Arkadia' as well, e.g. the euphoric Eagle pilots, the party on Alpha, and Helena and Victor's patronising attitude to John. Mind you, much of season 2 - particularly Maya's transformations, and the god-awful music - is unintentionally funny.

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