Fellow Colonials!
Today is a very special day indeed...television history was made and a new legend was born.
When the series ended, I don't think anybody could have even have dreamt the road that was to be followed, the path this franchise has taken.
I think all the fans really owe a debt of gratitude not only to Glenn Larson for creating Battlestar Galactica...but an equally large thanks to Richard Hatch for his unswerving dedication to the revival.
Not to be forgotten are the scores of actors, actresses, writers, directors, producers, production people & all those involved in the making of the legend as well.
In turn, all those folks have all of you...the loyal fans who supported, watched, cheered and were the real fire that powered & continues to power the engines of that grand old lady of space...the Galactica.
For the past 13 years the Battlestar Galactica Fan Club has also been in the fight since it's inception and we look forward to the NEXT 35 years of this marvel.
This event is all that much sweeter because this past Sunday, the ever so talented Bear McCreary received an Emmy for his score...not for Battlestar Galactica...but for DaVinci's Demon's.
Regardless of what the victory was for...it is richly deserved...and we are very proud of Bear & I am very happy for my friend.
The legendary Stu Phillips introduced me to Bear a couple of years back & frankly to be in the combined presence of such two profound musical geniuses is frankly intimidating...however, both of them are friendly & humble...which makes the knowing that much better.
Right now, all I can say is "Go Bear Go!"...keep making Emmy award caliber music & the fans of that music will always be there.
Now just a little side note in preparation for our Hero of Battlestar Galactica announcement....5 years ago today, Richard Hatch, Terry Carter & many other cast members and a full compliment of fans were celebrating the 30th annniversary of BSG aboard the Carnival Paradise...lovingly dubbed Battlestar Paradise for the duration of our voyage....we were moored in the harbor of Ensanada Mexico & viewed the original "Saga of a Star World" aboard ship.
As they say....good times!
One of our guests on that voyage happens to be the recipient of tonights honor...a writer from the original series...a man whose vision shaped what we all saw on the screen & became part of the enduring legend.
Tonight Colonials, we honor Terrence McDonnell....Hero of Battlestar Galactica!
So Say We All!
Shawn O'Donnell
President
Battlestar Galactica Fan Club
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