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'''Glen A. Larson''' (born 3 January 1937, died 14 November 2014) is the creator of the original ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' and a "consulting producer" for the 2003 [[re-imagining|Re-imagined]] [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Series]]. | '''Glen A. Larson''' (born 3 January 1937, died 14 November 2014) is the creator of the original ''[[bsgwiki:Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' and a "consulting producer" for the 2003 [[bsgwiki:re-imagining|Re-imagined]] [[bsgwiki:Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Series]]. | ||
According to the Official Companion, Larson wanted a credit for the new 2003 [[Miniseries]] by [[Ronald D. Moore]] who began the Re-imagined Series, and his claim went to arbitration at the Writer's Guild of America. Ron Moore actually felt that Larson deserved a credit because the story was essentially the same as Larson's, just done "in different ways". As a result, Larson is credited in the Miniseries under the pseudonym "Christopher Eric James." Larson is also credited as a consulting producer on every episode of the Re-imagined Series because he holds the rights to the concept of ''Battlestar Galactica''. | According to the Official Companion, Larson wanted a credit for the new 2003 [[bsgwiki:Miniseries|Miniseries]] by [[bsgwiki:Ronald D. Moore|Ronald D. Moore]] who began the Re-imagined Series, and his claim went to arbitration at the Writer's Guild of America. Ron Moore actually felt that Larson deserved a credit because the story was essentially the same as Larson's, just done "in different ways". As a result, Larson is credited in the Miniseries under the pseudonym "Christopher Eric James." Larson is also credited as a consulting producer on every episode of the Re-imagined Series because he holds the rights to the concept of ''Battlestar Galactica''. | ||
== Early Life == | == Early Life == | ||
As child to a single mother, Glen A. Larson would be later described as a "latchkey kid" by his son, [[David Larson]], who notes his father's predilection for running water as being a means to remind himself of the halcyon time in his childhood. This was because Glen A. Larson's mother would start running a bath upon returning from work at night, and thus Larson would know that she had returned.<ref name="p35">{{cite book/sswa|35}}</ref> | As child to a single mother, Glen A. Larson would be later described as a "latchkey kid" by his son, [[bsgwiki:David Larson|David Larson]], who notes his father's predilection for running water as being a means to remind himself of the halcyon time in his childhood. This was because Glen A. Larson's mother would start running a bath upon returning from work at night, and thus Larson would know that she had returned.<ref name="p35">{{cite book/sswa|35}}</ref> | ||
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== Notable Filmography == | == Notable Filmography == | ||
*''It Takes a Thief'' (1968) (TV series) (associate producer) | *''It Takes a Thief'' (1968) (TV series) (associate producer) | ||
*''The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and War'' (1973) (TV movie) (executive producer) | *''The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and War'' (1973) (TV movie) (executive producer) | ||
*''The Six Million Dollar Man: Solid Gold Kidnapping'' (1973) (TV movie) (executive producer) | *''The Six Million Dollar Man: Solid Gold Kidnapping'' (1973) (TV movie) (executive producer) | ||
*''Quincy, M.E.'' (1976) (TV series) (executive producer) | *''Quincy, M.E.'' (1976) (TV series) (executive producer) | ||
*''[[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' (1978) | *''[[bsgwiki:Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' (1978) | ||
*''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'' Movie and TV series (1979) | *''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'' Movie and TV series (1979) | ||
*''[[Galactica 1980]]'' (1980) | *''[[bsgwiki:Galactica 1980|Galactica 1980]]'' (1980) | ||
*''Magnum, P.I.'' (1980) | *''Magnum, P.I.'' (1980) | ||
*''Knight Rider'' (1982) | *''Knight Rider'' (1982) | ||
*''Team Knight Rider'' (1997) TV Series (executive producer) | *''Team Knight Rider'' (1997) TV Series (executive producer) | ||
*''Millennium Man'' (1999) (TV) (executive producer) | *''Millennium Man'' (1999) (TV) (executive producer) | ||
*''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' (2003) TV Miniseries (consulting producer) | *''[[bsgwiki:Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' (2003) TV Miniseries (consulting producer) | ||
*''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' (2004) TV Series (consulting producer) | *''[[bsgwiki:Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' (2004) TV Series (consulting producer) | ||
*''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'' (2009) TV Series (consulting producer) | *''[[bsgwiki:Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'' (2009) TV Series (consulting producer) | ||
== Official Statements == | == Official Statements == | ||
* ''Glen A. Larson comments on the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]]:'' | * ''Glen A. Larson comments on the [[bsgwiki:Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]]:'' | ||
:Our point was to whenever possible make it a departure like you're visiting somewhere else and {{TOS|List of terms|we did coin certain phrases}} for use in expletive situations, but we tried to carry that over into a lot of other stuff, even push brooms and the coin of the realm.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/02/tv.what.the.frak.ap/|title=The curse word 'Battlestar Galactica' created|date=2 September 2008|accessdate=9 October 2008|last=|first=|format=|language=English}}</ref> | :Our point was to whenever possible make it a departure like you're visiting somewhere else and {{TOS|List of terms|we did coin certain phrases}} for use in expletive situations, but we tried to carry that over into a lot of other stuff, even push brooms and the coin of the realm.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/02/tv.what.the.frak.ap/|title=The curse word 'Battlestar Galactica' created|date=2 September 2008|accessdate=9 October 2008|last=|first=|format=|language=English}}</ref> | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{ext-wikipedia|article=Glen A. Larson}} | {{ext-wikipedia|article=Glen A. Larson}} | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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| Date of Birth: | January 3, 1937 | |||
| Date of Death: | November 14, 2014 | |||
| Age at Death: | 77 | |||
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Glen A. Larson (born 3 January 1937, died 14 November 2014) is the creator of the original Battlestar Galactica and a "consulting producer" for the 2003 Re-imagined Series.
According to the Official Companion, Larson wanted a credit for the new 2003 Miniseries by Ronald D. Moore who began the Re-imagined Series, and his claim went to arbitration at the Writer's Guild of America. Ron Moore actually felt that Larson deserved a credit because the story was essentially the same as Larson's, just done "in different ways". As a result, Larson is credited in the Miniseries under the pseudonym "Christopher Eric James." Larson is also credited as a consulting producer on every episode of the Re-imagined Series because he holds the rights to the concept of Battlestar Galactica.
Early Life
As child to a single mother, Glen A. Larson would be later described as a "latchkey kid" by his son, David Larson, who notes his father's predilection for running water as being a means to remind himself of the halcyon time in his childhood. This was because Glen A. Larson's mother would start running a bath upon returning from work at night, and thus Larson would know that she had returned.[1]
The Four Preps
Later in life as a kid, he became a page at NBC, where he became surrounded by motion picture and, later, television production.[1] During this time, he also entered music under The Four Preps in the late 1950s, writing and performing songs that hit the top 5 in the Billboard pop charts, including "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)"[2] and "Big Man." In 1959, Larson appeared in the film Gidget, making it his first on-screen appearance.
Career
During his work with the Four Preps, Glen A. Larson began writing using IBM Selectrics, writing his first script called "Finger Popper," a script that has never been produced.[1]
Philosophy
When it came to writing, Larson believed that "writing isn't writing, it's rewriting" during the search for themes of a story. Whenever he would come across a story problem, he would "reverse it" -- "if you can't make something happen one way you look at the opposite [ways]."[3]
He was also known for isolating himself from distractions, secluding himself in his Malibu, California residence when writing, not answering phone calls and delegating tasks to others.[4] Jeff Freilich, Chris Bunch, and Alan Cole, among others, have noted this in various interviews relating to Larson's approach.
Notable Filmography
- It Takes a Thief (1968) (TV series) (associate producer)
- The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and War (1973) (TV movie) (executive producer)
- The Six Million Dollar Man: Solid Gold Kidnapping (1973) (TV movie) (executive producer)
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) (TV series) (executive producer)
- Battlestar Galactica (1978)
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Movie and TV series (1979)
- Galactica 1980 (1980)
- Magnum, P.I. (1980)
- Knight Rider (1982)
- Team Knight Rider (1997) TV Series (executive producer)
- Millennium Man (1999) (TV) (executive producer)
- Battlestar Galactica (2003) TV Miniseries (consulting producer)
- Battlestar Galactica (2004) TV Series (consulting producer)
- Caprica (2009) TV Series (consulting producer)
Official Statements
- Glen A. Larson comments on the Re-imagined Series:
- Our point was to whenever possible make it a departure like you're visiting somewhere else and we did coin certain phrases for use in expletive situations, but we tried to carry that over into a lot of other stuff, even push brooms and the coin of the realm.[5]
External links
- Glen A. Larson article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
- Glen A. Larson article at Battlestar Wiki, the Battlestar Galactica wiki.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Altman, Mark A.; Gross, Edward (2018). So Say We All: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Battlestar Galactica. Tor Books. ISBN 9781250128942, p. 35.
- ↑ Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs, 2nd, London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd.
- ↑ Altman, Mark A.; Gross, Edward (2018). So Say We All: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Battlestar Galactica. Tor Books. ISBN 9781250128942, p. 34.
- ↑ Altman, Mark A.; Gross, Edward (2018). So Say We All: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Battlestar Galactica. Tor Books. ISBN 9781250128942, p. 36.
- ↑ "The curse word 'Battlestar Galactica' created" (in English) (2 September 2008). Retrieved on 9 October 2008.