Lasers flash, the heavens explode and a space fleet undertakes an epic voyage in a blockbuster episode of Battlestar Galactica. Starring in this space spectacular are Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict and Lorne Greene as Adama. In the opening episode a 12-colony space mission is sabotaged and the home planets are destroyed. The final remnants of human life reunite under the leadership of the giant warship Galactica, the only battlestar spaceship to survive the devastating ambush of the colonial fleet. Forming a cumbersome caravan of 220 space vehicles, the interplanetary refugees join together in search of a new and peaceful frontier where mankind may safely flourish and grow. Their hope and home of the future: the distant and unknown 13th colony, Earth. Greene stars as the battlestar?s commander, Adama, the last member of the shattered colonial government and acknowledged leader of the immigrant fleet. Carrying out the command decisions of their leader are Richard Hatch starring as Capt. Apollo, Adama's son and t

Adama (Lorne Greene) becomes alarmed when he learns that Sire Uri (Ray Milland) has authorized half the fleet's population permission to visit the planet Carillon. Concerned about the overly optimistic attitude of most members of the fleet and about the vulnerability to a Cylons attack, Adama is forced to resort to a desperate ruse. Finding their way into the deepest of Carillon's mines, Apollo (Richard Hatch) and Starbuck (Dirk Benedict) learn about the unpleasant fate which many of the recently missing fleet members have suffered. They also discover the strong ties between the inhabitants of Carillon and the Cylons.

Produced for the syndicated Operation Prime Time series, The Bastard is the first of John Jakes' Kent Family Chronicles (followed by {-The Rebels} and {-The Seekers}). Presented in two parts, the story begins in 1771, with 17-year-old French commoner Philippe Charboneau (Andrew Stevens) discovering that he is the illegitimate son of a British Duke. He goes on a long journey, girdling several countries, to claim his birthright, with his mother (Patricia Neal) along for the ride. Settling in America in 1772, our hero--now known as Phillip Kent--becomes involved with the American Revolution. The all-star cast includes Buddy Ebsen, Barry Sullivan, Harry Morgan, Lorne Greene, Donald Pleasence, Tom Bosley (as Ben Franklin), William Shatner (as Paul Revere) and William Daniels (as Samuel Adams). Distributed nationally beginning May 22, 1978, The Bastard was re-titled Kent Family Chronicles in the more conservative TV markets. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide.

Little Joe is shocked to learn that he could have another brother -- from the SAME mother! Episode #101: First Born.

You d be hard-pressed to find any three brothers who look less alike than the Cartwrights. Little Joe explains why. Episode #1: A Rose For Lotta. First air date: 9/12/1959.

A pretty blonde visitor brings bad news about Little Joe, but not before Hoss literally sweeps her off her feet. Episode #79: The Tin Badge. First air date: 12/17/1961.

What goes around comes around. Right around in this case! The Cartwrights learn that Hoss was shot out of vengeance for another man s killing. Episode #53: Vengeance. First air date: 2/11/1961.