Jason of Star Command facts for kids

Jason of Star Command was an exciting live-action TV show from 1978-1979. It was made by a company called Filmation. The show followed the amazing adventures of a space hero named Jason, played by Craig Littler.

Jason worked with his friends, like Professor E.J. Parsafoot (Charlie Dell). He also had a cool pocket-sized robot named Wiki. The series featured Sid Haig as the evil villain, Dragos. In the first season, James Doohan also starred. Jason of Star Command was inspired by another Filmation show, Space Academy, and even used the same robot, Peepo!

About the Show

Season 1 Adventures

The first season of Jason of Star Command was part of a bigger show called Tarzan and the Super 7. It was like the old movie serials. This meant it told one big story over 16 short parts. Each part was about 15 minutes long.

Every episode ended with a thrilling cliffhanger. This made viewers excited to watch the next part! The second season was a full, half-hour show on its own.

Spaceships and Villains

Jason flew a super-fast spaceship called the "Starfire." This ship had a special "star pod" that could break away in an emergency. The evil Dragos commanded a huge ship called the "Dragonship." It was built right into a large asteroid!

Dragos's fighter ships were unmanned drones. This was a smart choice by the show's creators. It meant that when these ships were destroyed, no pilots were hurt. This was important because the show aired on Saturday mornings. They wanted to keep violence to a minimum for young viewers.

Cast Changes and Connections

James Doohan left the show after the first season. He went to join the original Star Trek cast. They were making a big movie called Star Trek: The Motion Picture.

John Russell replaced him in the second season. He played Commander Stone, a blue-skinned character who always followed the rules. The asteroid prop from Space Academy was reused for Jason. It was said that Star Command was a secret part of the Space Academy. The robot Peepo also appeared.

Episode Guide

Season One Episodes

These were the 15-minute parts from Tarzan and the Super 7:

• "Attack of the Dragonship"
• "Prisoner of Dragos"
• "Escape from Dragos"
• "A Cry for Help"
• "Wiki to the Rescue"
• "Planet of the Lost"
• "Marooned in Time"
• "Attack of the Dragons"
• "Peepo's Last Chance"
• "The Disappearing Man"
• "The Haunted Planet"
• "Escape from Kesh"
• "Return of the Creature"
• "Peepo on Trial"
• "The Trojan Horse"
• "The Victory of Star Command"

Season Two Episodes

These were the 30-minute episodes, aired as Jason of Star Command:

• "Mission to the Stars"
• "Frozen in Space"
• "Web of the Star Witch"
• "Beyond the Stars!"
• "Secret of the Ancients"
• "The Power of the Star Disk"
• "Through the Stargate"
• "Face to Face"
• "Phantom Force"
• "Little Girl Lost"
• "Mimi's Secret"
• "Battle for Freedom"