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== The Original Series == | == The Original Series == | ||
* In the original treatments for "[[Saga of a Star World]]" and earlier scripts, including "[[The Beta Pirates]]", | * In the original treatments for "[[Saga of a Star World]]" and earlier scripts, including "[[The Beta Pirates]]", {{TOS|Apollo}} is originally named {{inlineref|Skyler}}. Presumably, this change was a result of discussions between [[w:George Lucas|George Lucas]] and [[Glen Larson|Glen Larson]], as the hero in Lucas's ''[[w:Star Wars|Star Wars]]'' is named "[[w:Luke Skywalker|Luke Skywalker]]". | ||
* In the original treatment for "Saga of a Star World", [[Serina]] is named {{inlineref|Lyra}}. Presumably this was changed since ''Star Wars'' had a female primary character named [[w:Leia Organa|Princess Leia]]. | * In the original treatment for "Saga of a Star World", [[Serina]] is named {{inlineref|Lyra}}. Presumably this was changed since ''Star Wars'' had a female primary character named [[w:Leia Organa|Princess Leia]]. | ||
== ''Galactica 1980'' == | == ''Galactica 1980'' == | ||
* In [[Galactica Discovers Earth (script)|an early spec script]] written by [[Glen Larson]], "[[Galactica Discovers Earth]]" is a one-hour episode, with | * In [[Galactica Discovers Earth (script)|an early spec script]] written by [[Glen Larson]], "[[Galactica Discovers Earth]]" is a one-hour episode, with {{TOS|Apollo}}, [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]], and {{TOS|Baltar}}. These characters later became the basis for [[Troy (1980)|Troy]], [[Dillon]] and [[Xaviar]] respectively. | ||
* In a [[bsp:Galactica Discovers Earth|later script]] for "Galactica Discovers Earth", the lines spoken by Colonel [[Boomer (1980)|Boomer]] are spoken by a man named Colonel {{inlineref|Benz}}. | * In a [[bsp:Galactica Discovers Earth|later script]] for "Galactica Discovers Earth", the lines spoken by Colonel [[Boomer (1980)|Boomer]] are spoken by a man named Colonel {{inlineref|Benz}}. | ||
* While not truly a "name change", "Galactica Discovers Earth" reveals that [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] was the nickname of a man named Troy. | * While not truly a "name change", "Galactica Discovers Earth" reveals that [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]] was the nickname of a man named Troy. | ||
Revision as of 23:23, 7 September 2020
This article covers characters who have either been replaced by entirely new characters, or merely renamed, due to legal or creative reasons.
The Original Series
- In the original treatments for "Saga of a Star World" and earlier scripts, including "The Beta Pirates", Apollo is originally named Skyler. Presumably, this change was a result of discussions between George Lucas and Glen Larson, as the hero in Lucas's Star Wars is named "Luke Skywalker".
- In the original treatment for "Saga of a Star World", Serina is named Lyra. Presumably this was changed since Star Wars had a female primary character named Princess Leia.
Galactica 1980
- In an early spec script written by Glen Larson, "Galactica Discovers Earth" is a one-hour episode, with Apollo, Starbuck, and Baltar. These characters later became the basis for Troy, Dillon and Xaviar respectively.
- In a later script for "Galactica Discovers Earth", the lines spoken by Colonel Boomer are spoken by a man named Colonel Benz.
- While not truly a "name change", "Galactica Discovers Earth" reveals that Boxey was the nickname of a man named Troy.
The Re-imagined Series
- The character of Saul Tigh was originally named Paul Tigh, but the name had to be changed for legal reasons, presumably.