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	'''Glen A. Larson''' (~~born~~ 3 January 1937~~, died~~ 14 November 2014) is the creator of the original ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Battlestar Galactica]]'' and a "consulting producer" for the 2003 [[re-imagining\|Re-imagined]] [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Series]].		'''Glen A. Larson''' (3 January 1937 – 14 November 2014) was the creator of the original ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Battlestar Galactica]]'' and a consulting producer for the 2003 [[re-imagining\|Re-imagined]] [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Series]].

	~~According to the Official Companion,~~ Larson ~~wanted~~ a ~~credit for the new 2003~~ [[~~Miniseries~~]] by [[~~Ronald D~~. ~~Moore~~]] ~~who began the Re-imagined Series~~, ~~and his claim went to arbitration at the Writer~~'~~s Guild of America~~. ~~Ron Moore actually felt that Larson deserved a credit because the story was essentially the same as Larson's~~, ~~just done "in different ways"~~. ~~As a result~~, ~~Larson is credited~~ in the ~~Miniseries under the pseudonym "Christopher Eric James~~.~~" Larson is also credited~~ as ~~a consulting producer on every episode~~ of the ~~Re-imagined Series because he holds the rights to the concept of ''Battlestar Galactica''~~.		Larson was a prolific television producer and writer who created numerous iconic series throughout his career, including ''[[Knight Rider]]'', ''[[w:Magnum,_P.I.\|Magnum, P.I.]]'', ''[[w:Quincy,_M.E.\|Quincy, M.E.]]'', and ''[[Buck Rogers in the 25th Century]]''. His work consistently featured high-concept science fiction and action-adventure themes, often incorporating cutting-edge technology and vehicles as central elements of the storytelling.

	== Early Life ==		== Early Life ==

	As child to a single mother, Glen A. Larson would be later described as a "latchkey kid" by his son, [[David Larson]], who notes his father's predilection for running water as being a means to remind himself of the halcyon time in his childhood. This was because Glen A. Larson's mother would start running a bath upon returning from work at night, and thus Larson would know that she had returned.<ref name="~~p35~~">{{cite book/sswa\|35}}</ref>		As child to a single mother, Glen A. Larson would be later described as a "latchkey kid" by his son, [[David Larson]], who notes his father's predilection for running water as being a means to remind himself of the halcyon time in his childhood. This was because Glen A. Larson's mother would start running a bath upon returning from work at night, and thus Larson would know that she had returned.<ref group="production" name="sswa_larson_childhood_latchkey_running_water">{{cite book/sswa\|35}}</ref>

	== The Four Preps ==		== Early Career and The Four Preps ==

	Later in life as a ~~kid~~, he became a page at [[w:NBC\|NBC]], where he became surrounded by motion picture and, later, television production.<ref name="~~p35~~"/> During this time, he also entered music under [[w:The Four Preps\|The Four Preps]] in the late 1950s, writing and performing songs that hit the top 5 in the [[w:Billboard chart\|''Billboard pop charts]], including "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)"<ref name="~~The Book of Golden Discs~~">{{cite book		Later in life as a young man, he became a page at [[w:NBC\|NBC]], where he became surrounded by motion picture and, later, television production.<ref group="production" name="sswa_larson_nbc_page_television_exposure">{{cite book/sswa\|35}}</ref> During this time, he also entered the music industry under [[w:The Four Preps\|The Four Preps]] in the late 1950s, writing and performing songs that hit the top 5 in the [[w:Billboard chart\|''Billboard'' pop charts]], including "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)"<ref group="external" name="murrells_golden_discs_four_preps_billboard">{{cite book
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	}}</ref> and "Big Man." In 1959, Larson appeared in the film ''[[w:Gidget (film)\|Gidget]]'', making it his first on-screen appearance.		}}</ref> and "Big Man." In 1959, Larson appeared in the film ''[[w:Gidget (film)\|Gidget]]'', making it his first on-screen appearance.

	== ~~Career ==~~		During his work with the Four Preps, Glen A. Larson began writing using [[w:IBM Selectric\|IBM Selectric]] typewriters, writing his first script called "Finger Popper," a script that was never produced.<ref group="production" name="sswa_larson_first_script_finger_popper_ibm">{{cite book/sswa\|35}}</ref>

	During his work with the Four Preps, Glen A. Larson began writing using [[w:IBM Selectric\|IBM Selectric]]s, writing his first script called "Finger Popper," a script that has never been produced.<ref name=~~"p35"/>~~		== Creative Philosophy and Writing Process ==

	== ~~Philosophy ==~~		When it came to writing, Larson believed that "writing isn't writing, it's rewriting" during the search for themes of a story. Whenever he would come across a story problem, he would "reverse it"—"if you can't make something happen one way you look at the opposite [ways]."<ref group="development" name="sswa_larson_writing_philosophy_reverse_problems">{{cite book/sswa\|34}}</ref>

	~~When it came to writing~~, ~~Larson believed that "writing isn't writing~~, ~~it's rewriting" during the search for themes of a story. Whenever he would come across a story problem~~, ~~he would "reverse it"—"if you can't make something happen one way you look at the opposite [ways~~]."<ref name="~~p34~~">{{cite book/sswa\|34}}</ref>		He was also known for isolating himself from distractions, secluding himself in his [[w:Malibu, California\|Malibu, California]] residence when writing, not answering phone calls and delegating tasks to others.<ref group="development" name="sswa_larson_malibu_isolation_writing_process">{{cite book/sswa\|36}}</ref> [[Jeff Freilich]], [[Chris Bunch]], and [[Alan Cole]], among others, have noted this approach in various interviews relating to Larson's working methods.

	He ~~was also known~~ for ~~isolating himself from distractions, secluding himself~~ in his [[~~w:Malibu~~, ~~California\|Malibu~~, ~~California~~]] ~~residence when writing~~, ~~not answering phone calls~~ and ~~delegating tasks~~ to ~~others~~.<ref name="~~p36~~">{{cite book~~/sswa~~\|36}}</ref> ~~[[Jeff Freilich]], [[Chris Bunch]], and [[Alan Cole]], among others, have noted this in various interviews relating~~ to ~~Larson~~'~~s approach~~.		== Career in Television Production ==

			=== Early Television Work ===
			Larson's television career began in earnest during the late 1960s, starting with associate producer roles on series such as ''It Takes a Thief'' in 1968. He quickly moved into executive producer positions, notably with ''The Six Million Dollar Man'' television movies in 1973, which established his reputation for high-concept action-adventure programming.

			=== Science Fiction Television ===
			Larson's approach to science fiction television consistently emphasized accessibility and entertainment value over hard science fiction concepts. He believed in creating shows that would appeal to broad audiences while incorporating fantastical elements that captured viewers' imaginations. This philosophy became evident in his most famous creation, ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Battlestar Galactica]]'', which combined space opera elements with family drama and military action.

			== Connection to Re-imagined Series ==

			According to the Official Companion, Larson wanted a credit for the new 2003 [[Miniseries]] by [[Ronald D. Moore]] who began the Re-imagined Series, and his claim went to arbitration at the Writer's Guild of America. Ron Moore actually felt that Larson deserved a credit because the story was essentially the same as Larson's, just done "in different ways". As a result, Larson is credited in the Miniseries under the pseudonym "Christopher Eric James."<ref group="production" name="bassom_companion_larson_credit_arbitration_christopher_eric_james">{{cite book\|author=David Bassom\|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]\|year=2005\|publisher=Titan Books\|isbn=1845760972}}</ref> Larson is also credited as a consulting producer on every episode of the Re-imagined Series because he holds the rights to the concept of ''Battlestar Galactica''.

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	:Our point was to whenever possible make it a departure like you're visiting somewhere else and {{TOS\|List of terms\|we did coin certain phrases}} for use in expletive situations, but we tried to carry that over into a lot of other stuff, even push brooms and the coin of the realm.<ref>{{~~cite_web~~\|url=http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/02/tv.what.the.frak.ap/\|title=The curse word 'Battlestar Galactica' created\|date=2 September 2008\|accessdate=9 October 2008\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=English}}</ref>		:Our point was to whenever possible make it a departure like you're visiting somewhere else and {{TOS\|List of terms\|we did coin certain phrases}} for use in expletive situations, but we tried to carry that over into a lot of other stuff, even push brooms and the coin of the realm.<ref group="commentary" name="cnn_larson_battlestar_terminology_creative_language">{{cite web\|url=http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/02/tv.what.the.frak.ap/\|title=The curse word 'Battlestar Galactica' created\|date=2 September 2008\|accessdate=9 October 2008\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=English\|archive=Y}}</ref>

			== Death and Legacy ==

			Glen A. Larson died on 14 November 2014, leaving behind a significant legacy in television production. His influence on science fiction television, particularly through ''Battlestar Galactica'', continues through both the enduring popularity of the original series and the successful re-imagined series that followed. His approach to high-concept television programming established templates that continue to influence producers and creators in the genre.

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	== References ==		== References ==
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			=== Development and Creative Process ===
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			=== Production History ===
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			=== Commentary and Interviews ===
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			=== External Sources ===
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	'''Glen A. Larson''' (born 3 January 1937, died 14 November 2014) is the creator of the original ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Battlestar Galactica]]'' and a "consulting producer" for the 2003 [[re-imagining\|Re-imagined]] [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Series]].		'''Glen A. Larson''' (born 3 January 1937, died 14 November 2014) is the creator of the original ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Battlestar Galactica]]'' and a "consulting producer" for the 2003 [[re-imagining\|Re-imagined]] [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Series]].

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	== Philosophy ==		== Philosophy ==

	When it came to writing, Larson believed that "writing isn't writing, it's rewriting" during the search for themes of a story. Whenever he would come across a story problem, he would "reverse it" -- "if you can't make something happen one way you look at the opposite [ways]."<ref name="p34">{{cite book/sswa\|34}}</ref>		When it came to writing, Larson believed that "writing isn't writing, it's rewriting" during the search for themes of a story. Whenever he would come across a story problem, he would "reverse it"—"if you can't make something happen one way you look at the opposite [ways]."<ref name="p34">{{cite book/sswa\|34}}</ref>

	He was also known for isolating himself from distractions, secluding himself in his [[w:Malibu, California\|Malibu, California]] residence when writing, not answering phone calls and delegating tasks to others.<ref name="p36">{{cite book/sswa\|36}}</ref> [[Jeff Freilich]], [[Chris Bunch]], and [[Alan Cole]], among others, have noted this in various interviews relating to Larson's approach.		He was also known for isolating himself from distractions, secluding himself in his [[w:Malibu, California\|Malibu, California]] residence when writing, not answering phone calls and delegating tasks to others.<ref name="p36">{{cite book/sswa\|36}}</ref> [[Jeff Freilich]], [[Chris Bunch]], and [[Alan Cole]], among others, have noted this in various interviews relating to Larson's approach.

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	== References ==		== References ==
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	'''Glen A. Larson''' (born 3 January 1937, died 16 November 2014) is the creator of the original ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Battlestar Galactica]]'' and a "consulting producer" for the 2003 [[re-imagining\|Re-imagined]] [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Series]].		'''Glen A. Larson''' (born 3 January 1937, died 14 November 2014) is the creator of the original ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Battlestar Galactica]]'' and a "consulting producer" for the 2003 [[re-imagining\|Re-imagined]] [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Series]].

	According to the Official Companion, Larson wanted a credit for the new 2003 [[Miniseries]] by [[Ronald D. Moore]] who began the Re-imagined Series, and his claim went to arbitration at the Writer's Guild of America. Ron Moore actually felt that Larson deserved a credit because the story was essentially the same as Larson's, just done "in different ways". As a result, Larson is credited in the Miniseries under the pseudonym "Christopher Eric James." Larson is also credited as a consulting producer on every episode of the Re-imagined Series because he holds the rights to the concept of ''Battlestar Galactica''.		According to the Official Companion, Larson wanted a credit for the new 2003 [[Miniseries]] by [[Ronald D. Moore]] who began the Re-imagined Series, and his claim went to arbitration at the Writer's Guild of America. Ron Moore actually felt that Larson deserved a credit because the story was essentially the same as Larson's, just done "in different ways". As a result, Larson is credited in the Miniseries under the pseudonym "Christopher Eric James." Larson is also credited as a consulting producer on every episode of the Re-imagined Series because he holds the rights to the concept of ''Battlestar Galactica''.

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+'''Glen A. Larson''' (born 3 January 1937, died 16 November 2014) is the creator of the original ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' and a "consulting producer" for the 2003 [[re-imagining|Re-imagined]] [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Series]].
 According to the Official Companion, Larson wanted a credit for the new 2003 [[Miniseries]] by [[Ronald D. Moore]] who began the Re-imagined Series, and his claim went to arbitration at the Writer's Guild of America.  Ron Moore actually felt that Larson deserved a credit because the story was essentially the same as Larson's, just done "in different ways".  As a result, Larson is credited in the Miniseries under the pseudonym "Christopher Eric James." Larson is also credited as a consulting producer on every episode of the Re-imagined Series because he holds the rights to the concept of ''Battlestar Galactica''.
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+:Our point was to whenever possible make it a departure like you're visiting somewhere else and {{TOS|List of terms|we did coin certain phrases}} for use in expletive situations, but we tried to carry that over into a lot of other stuff, even push brooms and the coin of the realm.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/02/tv.what.the.frak.ap/|title=The curse word 'Battlestar Galactica' created|date=2 September 2008|accessdate=9 October 2008|last=|first=|format=|language=English}}</ref>
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