Super Grover

30th May 2024

UFO (1970)

30th May 2024

UFO (1970)

30th May 2024

UFO (1970)

The Sound of Silence - S1-E23

Visible crew/equipment: While Russ and Anne are on horseback, Russ pursues the trespasser and threatens him with the rearing horse. When Anne calls out, "Russ," and takes off after him, the boom operator and boom pole/mic are visible at the left side of the screen, just as Anne passes the tree. (00:11:40)

Super Grover

30th May 2024

UFO (1970)

30th May 2024

UFO (1970)

Sub-Smash - S1-E8

Revealing mistake: At the start, when the surfaced SkyDiver searches for Atlantica survivors, in Waterman's close-ups SkyDiver's surface is semi-transparent. Later, when Straker is aboard SkyDiver, it happens again in his close-ups. (00:02:35 - 00:04:40)

Super Grover

30th May 2024

UFO (1970)

Sub-Smash - S1-E8

Other mistake: When Paul is assisting Nina with the underwater breathing apparatus, in Paul's close-ups we can see bits of tape along his neck hairline, for his hairpiece. (00:27:25)

Super Grover

30th May 2024

UFO (1970)

Exposed - S1-E2

Visible crew/equipment: Straker brings Paul Foster to SHADO Control and takes him into his office, then just as Straker says, "Ok, Alec, wheel them in," the boom microphone pokes into the shot at the left side of the screen. (00:44:05)

Super Grover

30th May 2024

UFO (1970)

Identified - S1-E1

Visible crew/equipment: Near the start, Henderson and Straker exit the plane and enter the Rolls-Royce, then just as the car passes the camera, the reflections of the camera, camera operator, and another crew member with an arm up holding a small screen are visible on the window. (00:03:40)

Super Grover

30th May 2024

UFO (1970)

Identified - S1-E1

Revealing mistake: When Sky One is launched, Peter replies, "Airborne, position 0-2-0 red," and in the following exterior close-up of Sky One, the four dark wires holding the aircraft are too obvious in this particular close-up. (00:31:10)

Super Grover

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