I attended the CALGARY: 1999  event on Saturday, April 29th, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the production of Space: 1999. I met Actor Nick Tate, who played the iconic astronaut Captain Alan Carter on the show—the character was a major childhood hero of mine.

Dozens attended the event from around the world, including people from Germany and England. Props, vehicles and memorabilia were on display from the series, including actual miniatures used in the production 50 years ago. (I’m holding one of them – EAGLE 3). I also shot footage and made a special presentation about my forthcoming documentary, The Eagle Has Landed.

“Space: 1999 has a very passionate following worldwide, and Jeffrey’s presentation was the true highlight of our days’ events last month in Calgary,” said Warren Friedrich, creator and leader of the event. “The positive reception he received, along with a plethora of excited and enthusiastic fans all coming together was a privilege to take part in for everyone.” 

The Eagle Has Landed documentary, Friedrich added, represents a culmination of shared ideas and imaginations – ideas that, even after 50 years, still leave a lasting impact. 

“The Eagle allowed us to dream,” he said. “It allowed us to envision a future not so distant from our own NASA excursions and adventures, but to also continue to look up at the night sky in wonder and amazement.”