The Man with Nine Lives - Revision history

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	== Questions ==		== Questions ==
	* Why is Fred Astaire's character, Chameleon, pronounced ''Sha-ME-lee-on'' as opposed to ''Ka-ME-lee-on''?
	* How many [[Nomen]] survived the [[Cylon]] attack on the Colonies?		* How many [[Nomen]] survived the [[Cylon]] attack on the Colonies?
	* Did any [[Nomen]] women and/or children survive?		* Did any [[Nomen]] women and/or children survive?

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	* [[Cassiopeia]] runs the alternate (less precise) test on Chameleon and Starbuck. The immediate results indicate that they are from the same planet, are from the same tribe, and are related within at least ten generations. Starbuck is elated, but Cassie points out that there several people within the fleet that could match that closely. Both patients agree to run the more precise genetic trace immediately.		* [[Cassiopeia]] runs the alternate (less precise) test on Chameleon and Starbuck. The immediate results indicate that they are from the same planet, are from the same tribe, and are related within at least ten generations. Starbuck is elated, but Cassie points out that there several people within the fleet that could match that closely. Both patients agree to run the more precise genetic trace immediately.

	* {{TOS\|Adama}} holds an informal council with Sheba, Boomer, and Apollo over the possibility that Chameleon is conning them. Boomer reports that the Nomen left on the next shuttle as they promised, and the captured Nomen continues to claim that it was drink and excitement that caused him to activate the bola.		* {{TOS\|Adama}} holds an informal council with Sheba, Boomer, and Apollo over the possibility that Chameleon is conning them. Boomer reports that the Nomen left on the next shuttle as they had promised, and the captured Nomen continues to claim that it was drink and excitement that caused him to activate the bola.

	* Sheba points out that if he is running a con, he would want to delay the genetic tests. Apollo is beginning to feel like an "equinus's atrum". Adama points out that they could have [[Tigh (TOS)\|Col. Tigh]] run a discreet security check, or even confront Chameleon. Apollo doesn't want to call him a liar to his face, and opts to have Sheba contact Tigh about running the security check.		* Sheba points out that if he is running a con, he would want to delay the genetic tests. Apollo is beginning to feel like an "equinus's atrum". Adama points out that they could have [[Tigh (TOS)\|Col. Tigh]] run a discreet security check, or even confront Chameleon. Apollo doesn't want to call him a liar to his face, and opts to have Sheba contact Tigh about running the security check.
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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

	=== History and Fred Astaire ~~===~~		=== Behind the Scenes ===
			According to ''[[So Say We All: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Battlestar Galactica]]'', the casting of legendary actor and dancer [[Fred Astaire]] as Chameleon was a major event for the series. Writer [[Donald Bellisario]] recalled that Astaire contacted him personally, asking for a part on the show because his grandchildren were fans. Bellisario then wrote the episode specifically for him.<ref>{{cite book/sswa\|202}}</ref>

	*In this episode is a bit of Hollywood history. Fred Astaire, who ~~was famous for his dance numbers in the golden era of movie musicals,~~ had been reluctant to dance ~~in any productions~~ for years, ~~but~~ made rare ~~exceptions~~. ~~"The Man with Nine Lives" is one such exception~~ as ~~he danced, albeit briefly. It also marks~~ the ~~last time he danced on screen~~.<ref ~~name="jeffreys"~~>{{~~cite_web\|url=http://www.galactica.tv~~/~~battlestar-galactica-1978---interviews/anne-jeffreys-galactica.tv-interview.html\|title=Anne Jeffreys GALACTICA.TV Interview~~\|~~date=19 Feburary 2007\|accessdate=21 July 2007\|last=Egnor\|first=Mike\|format=\|language=~~}}</ref>		Astaire, who had been reluctant to dance on screen for years, made a rare exception for this episode. Director [[Rod Holcomb]] convinced him to perform a brief dance number by framing it as a way for his character to avoid the pursuing Nomen.<ref>{{cite book/sswa\|203}}</ref> This would mark the last time Astaire danced on screen.<ref name="jeffreys">{{cite_web\|url=http://www.galactica.tv/battlestar-galactica-1978---interviews/anne-jeffreys-galactica.tv-interview.html\|title=Anne Jeffreys GALACTICA.TV Interview\|date=19 Feburary 2007\|accessdate=21 July 2007\|last=Egnor\|first=Mike\|format=\|language=}}</ref>
	*[[Anne Jeffreys]] did not have to audition for the role of [[Siress]] [[Blassie]]. She jumped at the role upon finding out that she would ~~be acting with Fred Astaire. Coincidentally, she holds the honor of being~~ the last ~~woman to dance with~~ Astaire on screen.<ref name="jeffreys~~"/>~~
	*[[Dan Barton]], who had a brief role playing the crewman/"[[ducket]] taker" on the shuttle ''[[Canaris]]'', notes that many producers and Universal higher-ups would visit the set just to see Astaire.<ref name="GALACTICA.TV">{{cite_web\|url=http://www.galactica.tv/battlestar-galactica-1978---interviews/~~dan~~-~~barton~~-galactica.tv-interview.html\|title=~~Dan Barton~~ GALACTICA.TV Interview\|date=~~5 May~~ 2007\|accessdate=22 July 2007\|last=Egnor\|first=Mike\|format=\|language=}}</ref>

	~~=== Production ===~~		The cast and crew were universally impressed by Astaire's professionalism and kindness. [[Dirk Benedict]] (Starbuck) considered it his favorite episode and became friends with Astaire for the rest of his life.<ref>{{cite book/sswa\|204}}</ref> [[Herbert Jefferson, Jr.]] (Boomer) described him as a "gentle and easy-to-work-with individual."<ref>{{cite book/sswa\|205}}</ref>

	*According to Anne Jeffreys, the dress she wore in this episode won [[Jean-Pierre Dorleac]] an Emmy Award.<ref name="jeffreys"/>		* [[Anne Jeffreys]] did not have to audition for the role of [[Siress]] [[Blassie]]. She jumped at the role upon finding out that she would be acting with Fred Astaire. Coincidentally, she holds the honor of being the last woman to dance with Astaire on screen.<ref name="jeffreys"/>
	*Due to the lack of music in the dancing scene between Fred Astaire and Jeffreys, the timing was cued by [[Rod Holcomb]].<ref name="jeffreys"/>		* [[Dan Barton]], who had a brief role playing the crewman/"[[ducket]] taker" on the shuttle ''[[Canaris]]'', notes that many producers and Universal higher-ups would visit the set just to see Astaire.<ref name="GALACTICA.TV">{{cite_web\|url=http://www.galactica.tv/battlestar-galactica-1978---interviews/dan-barton-galactica.tv-interview.html\|title=Dan Barton GALACTICA.TV Interview\|date=5 May 2007\|accessdate=22 July 2007\|last=Egnor\|first=Mike\|format=\|language=}}</ref>
			* According to Anne Jeffreys, the dress she wore in this episode won [[Jean-Pierre Dorleac]] an Emmy Award.<ref name="jeffreys"/>
			* Due to the lack of music in the dancing scene between Fred Astaire and Jeffreys, the timing was cued by [[Rod Holcomb]].<ref name="jeffreys"/>
	* Barton also notes that the costume he wears in the episode, which was outfitted by Western Costume, was fitted over a two to three day period.<ref name="GALACTICA.TV"/>		* Barton also notes that the costume he wears in the episode, which was outfitted by Western Costume, was fitted over a two to three day period.<ref name="GALACTICA.TV"/>

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	* [[Zara]] asks how old Starbuck is. Starbuck reveals that he doesn't know how old he is because he in an orphan, found wandering in the thorn forests on [[The Twelve Colonies of Man#Caprica\|Caprica]].		* [[Zara]] asks how old Starbuck is. Starbuck reveals that he doesn't know how old he is because he in an orphan, found wandering in the thorn forests on [[The Twelve Colonies of Man#Caprica\|Caprica]].
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	* [[Chameleon]] pretends to be upset with the show, in order to avoid paying a transportation ducket to the attendant. He claims that he runs the news and interview shows for [[Inter-Fleet Broadcasting]]. The woman next to him seems rather impressed.		* [[Chameleon]] pretends to be upset with the show, in order to avoid paying a transportation ducket to the attendant. He claims that he runs the news and interview shows for [[Inter-Fleet Broadcasting]]. The woman next to him seems rather impressed.

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	*[[Patricia Stich]] as [[Zara]]		*[[Patricia Stich]] as [[Zara]]
	*[[Frank Parker]] as [[Zed]]		*[[Frank Parker]] as [[Zed]]
	*[[Leann Hunley]] as Warrior		*[[Leann Hunley]] as [[1st Girl Warrior\|Warrior]]
	*[[Alex Hyde-White]] as Warrior		*[[Alex Hyde-White]] as Warrior
	*[[John Holland]] as [[Maitre d’]]		*[[John Holland]] as [[Maitre d’]]
	*[[Lynn Halpern]] as Pyramid Dealer		*[[Lynn Halpern]] as Pyramid Dealer
			*[[Jennifer Joseph]] as [[2nd Girl Warrior\|Shuttle Pilot Warrior]] (uncredited)
	~~== External Links ==~~

	*[~~http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MANWITHNINELIVES.htm The Man with Nine Lives full summary and review at Sheba's Galaxy~~]

	*[~~http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingMan.htm The Man with Nine Lives deleted scenes~~]

	== References ==		== References ==

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	== Summary ==		== Summary ==
	* It has been twelve [~~psecton~~]]s since the [[Beings of Light]] gave ''Galactica'' the coordinates that presumably lead to [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]]. The directions lack a reference to how long the trip is.		* It has been twelve [[secton]]s since the [[Beings of Light]] gave ''Galactica'' the coordinates that presumably lead to [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]]. The directions lack a reference to how long the trip is.

	* The [[Warrior]]s have been given [[furlon]]s in order to relax and rejuvenate.		* The [[Warrior]]s have been given [[furlon]]s in order to relax and rejuvenate.

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	* Starbuck says he's going to miss flying Vipers, but he's going to resign his commission in order to spend time with Chameleon to make up for lost time, helping Chameleon at his job as a genetic tracer.		* Starbuck says he's going to miss flying Vipers, but he's going to resign his commission in order to spend time with Chameleon to make up for lost time, helping Chameleon at his job as a genetic tracer.

	* Just as Chameleon begins to tell Starbuck what the "truth of the matter is", the Nomen approach. Chameleon ducks into the cockpit, and Starbuck jumps down to investigate.		* Just as Chameleon begins to tell Starbuck what the "truth of the matter is," the Nomen approach. Chameleon ducks into the cockpit, and Starbuck jumps down to investigate.

	* The Nomen demand to know the location of "that jackal, Captain Dmitri." Starbuck says that he's alone, and asks what is going on. "A blood hunt," the Nomen replies, as both sides take cover. The sound of charging laser bolas can be heard.		* The Nomen demand to know the location of "that jackal, Captain Dmitri." Starbuck says that he's alone, and asks what is going on. "A blood hunt," the Nomen replies, as both sides take cover. The sound of charging laser bolas can be heard.

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	:''An old con man, [[Chameleon]], works his way into [[Starbuck (TOS)\|Starbuck]]'s life to avoid being tracked down by [[Blood Trail\|blood-thirsty]] [[Borellian Nomen\|Borellians]].''		:''An old con man, [[Chameleon]], works his way into [[Starbuck (TOS)\|Starbuck]]'s life to avoid being tracked down by [[Blood Trail\|blood-thirsty]] [[Borellian Nomen\|Borellians]].''

	== Summary ==		== Summary ==
	* It has been twelve [~~[Secton\|sectons~~]] since the [[Beings of Light]] gave ''Galactica'' the coordinates that presumably lead to [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]]. The directions lack a reference to how long the trip is.		* It has been twelve [secton]]s since the [[Beings of Light]] gave ''Galactica'' the coordinates that presumably lead to [[Earth (TOS)\|Earth]]. The directions lack a reference to how long the trip is.

	* The [[Warrior]]s have been given [[furlon]]s in order to relax and rejuvenate.		* The [[Warrior]]s have been given [[furlon]]s in order to relax and rejuvenate.