Speaking of mythos....
Meanwhile in another dimension....
When we last left our intrepid show creators, the BANZAI FILES tv pilot movie "BUCKAROO WHO" was delivered to the Network months behind schedule and way over budget. Executives felt the tv movie was unwatchable but felt the need to save their investment, so they hired Glen A. Larson to take over the controlling reins of the series. Larson and his team heavily recut the pilot, and renamed the series BUCKAROO BANZAI: ANCIENT SECRETS & NEW MYSTERIES. The tv pilot was heavily promoted and premiere in March 1985, followed by 6 episodes.
SEASON ONE:
Ep 101 & 102 "BUCKAROO WHO?" (written by Earl Mac Rauch, directed by WD Richter)
When the World Crime League hijacks the space shuttle Nixon and threatens to nuke Milwaukee, who will save the day? Enter Dr. Buckaroo Banzai and his team of eccentric experts, the Hong Kong Cavaliers!
(guest starring James Hong, John Saxon, John Fujioka and Lynda Day George)
Ep 103 "TWO WRONGS MAKE A REICH" (written by Glen A. Larson, directed by Winrich Kolbe)
Nazis from Hollow Earth have burrowed their way into Ottawa, Canada and are building a machine to change history. Meanwhile, Rawhide has to go to the dentist for a filling.
(guest starring Richard Lynch and Rich Little)
Ep 104 "VISITORS FROM BEYOND" (written and directed by Kenneth Johnson)
Flying saucers are landing all over the world with the aliens claiming they come in peace. But Buckaroo suspects something sinister is a foot.
(guest starring Jane Badler and Robert Englund)
Ep 105 "HOUR OF THE HOWL" (written by Earl Mac Rauch & Frank Lupo, directed by Christian I. Nyby II)
The Hong Kong Cavalier's band tour bus breaks down in small town with a big secret on the night of a full moon. Meanwhile, Mrs. Johnson has to return an over due book to the library.
(guest starring Ann Turkel and Lance LeGault)
Ep 106 "THE ATOMIC APES CAPER" (written by Glen A. Larson, directed by Virgil W. Vogel)
Mutated talking apes are being used to commit bizarre crimes around the world. Where did they come from and who is their master? Team Banzai is on the case!
(guest starring Roddy McDowall and Sharon Stone)
Ep 107 "ATLANTEAN WATERMELON" (written by Earl Mac Rauch & Donald P. Bellisario, directed by Richard Moder)
An ancient pyramid is found on the ocean floor in the Bermuda Triangle. Within it's walls lies a secret that could threaten the entire Universe.
(guest starring Tony Jay and Melody Anderson)
Ep 108 "THE BRIDE OF HANOI XAN" (written by Glen A. Larson and Kenneth Johnson, directed by Alan J. Levi)
Peggy is kidnapped by the World Crime League and Buckaroo must kill the President if he wants her back alive.
(guest starring James Hong and Cloris Leachman)
***Behind The Scenes: Ellen Barkin had a contract dispute with the producers during the first season and Larson, believing the series would not be renewed, had Barkin's character of Peggy killed in this episode. When the series was surprisingly renewed for a second season, Barkin was given a hefty pay raise to return.
As for season two, stay tuned....