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The Starlost

A sci-fi disaster that deserves a second chance

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Rob Archer
Jul 13, 2025
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There was a science fiction TV show that aired in 1973. It was beyond terrible.

And it breaks my heart, because it could’ve been brilliant.

The Starlost began as a bold idea from Harlan Ellison, one of science fiction’s most furious minds. He imagined a high-concept story set on a massive generational starship, centuries after Earth’s destruction. Ben Bov…

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