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It goes without saying that Star Cops isn't the most popular science fiction series in the world. Running for only nine episodes and not managing to be recommissioned, it failed to attract very much attention at all in the media, not even the fan press. This page is here to take a look at the articles that have been written about the series, and maybe bring up some interesting behind-the-scenes facts as a result. Obviously this is by no means a definitive account of Star Cops in print - if you know of any more articles then please E-Mail Me and let me know. Meanwhile, the articles featured are as follows:
SFX Computer Shopper TV Zone The Radio Times DWB/TV Zone (Interviews/Unmade Episode Details) DVD Reviews
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Perhaps most amusingly, it featured quotes from the Producer, who was very enthusiastic about the standard of the show (See Chris' opinion on this under Interviews). Evgeny said: 'We sought out the best available advice from NASA and other space agencies to ensure that Star Cops is as real as it possibly can be. We didn't want to make Blake's Seven or Star Trek. Instead, we've created an exciting, unusual, futuristic environment, but it's as authentic as we can make it. So the drama comes not from the realms of the fantastic, but from the strength of the plot and the realism of the characters.' Johnny Black went on to write that: 'A seal of approval was set on the special effects when Pete Conrad, a real-life NASA space shuttle commander, dropped by the set during filming. "He had a couple of minor observations which were useful to us, but we were relieved to find that he seemed quite impressed with the look of the thing. What we didn't want, though, was a series crammed with special effects that would overshadow the characters. People are the main ingredient, and the technology should always be just the icing on the cake. Star Cops will surprise a lot of people who think they don't like science fiction. Anybody who likes a thrilling story, well told, will be able to sit down and get involved, because these characters are real.'
Sadly, it was not to be a success, but this was a commendable attempt to promote the show. For greater detail on The Radio Times' coverage of the show (including readers' letters) then The Mausoleum Club is essential.
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