Alpha Newsletter

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Alpha Newsletter is a gen Space: 1999 newsletter published by Stephen Eramo. There are at least 23 issues.
==About==
The editor's comments: 
==Online==
Many issues have been scanned here.
==Issue 1==
Alpha Newsletter 1 was published in January 1976.
==Issue 2==
Alpha Newsletter 2 was published in spring 1976 and contains 7 pages.
The editor writes: "In upcoming issues I plan to have more features, articles, and photos. I think for a 15 year old I'm doing pretty darn good. I hope you all like Alpha Two. Best to all, Stephen."
* "Space: 1999 Technology" by Stephen Eramo
* excerpts about the show from other science fiction magazines (from the "Christopher Lee International Fan Club Journal" by Nikki White, other articles from "Quasimodo Monster Magazine"—August 1975, "Photoplay"—1975, "Screen Stars"—January 1976)
==Issue 3==
Alpha Newsletter 3 was published in summer 1976 and contains 7 pages.
* includes a cast list
* review by Stephen Eramo of the episode "Full Circle"
* article by Stephen Mitchell from "In the Know" v.2 n.1 January 1976
* some stats and info about season two
* word find
* trivia quiz
==Issue 4==
Alpha Newsletter 4 was published in summer 1976 and contains 8 pages.
* includes a brief description of the first episode of the second season, one fans will see for the first time in the fall
* includes what appears to be a fan-made full-page ad for season two
* includes two pages of testimonials by many, many local television program managers about how fabulous season two is going to be; quotes are gleaned from "Variety" (May 26, 1975)
* there are lots of short ads for things for sale, mainly pro-made merchandise (bubble gum cards, puzzles, magazines, models, records, games, comics, toys, pro books)
* there is a flyer by a fan who is creating a Silent Running fanzine: "At this time it is still in the planning stages, but it will be a Fanzine-Technical Manuel [sic] Format. We are seeking endorsement from Universal and Mr. Turnbull, but we need your help! You the fans, have to show you care enough about "Silent Running" to want a fanzine. We value you opinion! For more information, or just to write and give your opinion on the forth coming zine, write to "Silent Running Lives" c/c Mr. Patrick Kelley [address redacted]."
==Issue 5==
Alpha Newsletter 5 was published in 1976.
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 5==
==Issue 6==
Alpha Newsletter was published in 1977 and contains 19 pages.
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 6==
==Issue 7==
==Issue 8==
==Issue 9==
Alpha Newsletter 9 was published in summer 1977 and contains 16 pages.
* a description of the episode "The Return of the Dorcons" which hadn't been released in the US yet
* some sightings of the show's actors in other venues
* "Killara," fiction by Stephen Eramo, Sharon Anne Hutchinson, Patricia Brimer (five pages, includes an illo by Eramo)
* short question and answer section with Nick Tate and Zienia Merton, two of show's stars
* trivia quiz by Mary Chamberlain
* "The Metamorph," poem by Mark Gonzaga
* character descriptions and actor filmographies
* Bumps and Bruises Department" -- a run-down of all the times Alan Carter and Tony Verdeschi get themselves physically injured and/or are involved in a physical altercation
* a long bio of the actor David Soul
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 9==
==Issue 10==
Alpha Newsletter 10 was published in summer 1977.
* contains a review of the theater production of "Duty Free" at the Birmingham Hippodrome, reprinted from "The Evening Mail", August 16, 1977
* what appears to be a fan's review (Darlene Palenik) of the episode "The Last Sunset"
* a fan review by Phyl Proctor of "The Devil's Playground"
* a long bio of Nick Tate reprinted from TV Times, January 15, 1977
* question and answer section with Nick Tate and Zienia Merton
* bios of Michael York and Diana Rigg
* "Is it Catherine? Or is it Maya?," poem by Jamie Sanders
* small illos by Mary Bloemker
* a review of "Space:1999" by Lee Winfrey, columnist for the "Philadelphia Inquirer"
* "Alphan Revenge," fiction by Mike Rathke
* the editor thanks Starlog: "I want to thank STARLOG for all the fantastic help they've given me with my newsletter. The ad that was in Issue Eight helped my club immensely. Again, thank you for printing my ad and continued success with your fine publication."
* the editor notes: "Also, another item of concern. As most of you know I have been reprinting articles in most issues for my readers' enjoyment. Many of you have written telling me how much you enjoy them because you never knew they existed. Any and all reprint articles in this and future newsletters are strictly for the enjoyment of my readers and are not intended to infringe on the rights of anyone."
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 10==
==Issue 11==
Alpha Newsletter 11 was published in fall 1977 (before November) and contains 18 pages.
* a review by Phyl Proctor of the play "Duty Free" (title later changed to "Don't Bother to Dress")
* illos by Mary Bloemker
* "Commander," "Pilot," and "Doctor," poems by Laura Extrum
* "The Supreme Sacrifice," fiction by Gail Seigel and Audrey Gassman
* question and answer section with Nick Tate and Zienia Merton
* a long excerpt from the fan-novel Timetrap, includes instruction on how to purchase
* a review of "The Protectors" episode "WAM"
* bios of actors Patrick MacNee and Linda Thorson
* three full-page zine flyers for Moonbeam
==Issue 12==
Alpha Newsletter 12 was published in January 1978 and contain 21 pages. The front cover of Nick Tate is by Mary Bloemker, the interior art is by Stephen Eramo.
* "The Dark Side of Space," fiction by Debbie Phares (6 pages)
* "Hatred's Deep Seed," fiction by Diana Winslow (5 pages)
* a full-page flyer for Moonbeam #3
* half-page flyers for Catch the Final Sunrise and The Loner
* an article about how NBC "as usual, has failed to give science fiction a reasonable trial period" and has cancelled Man from Atlantis, gives much information by Deb Walsh on how to conduct a letter campaign to bring it back
* Year Two trivia quiz by Tod Ellsworth and Janet Conrad
* actor bios
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 12==
==Issue 13==
Alpha Newsletter 13 was published in winter 1978 and contains 18 pages.
* contains a full-page publicity shot of Bain and Landau
* "Time Enough for One Planet," fiction by Leslie Ann Marshall (9 pages)
* a fan, Phyl Proctor, reviews an episode of "The Sweeney" ("Contract Breaker"?)
* a fan, Stephen Eramo, reviews "Midsummer Nightmare" (written by Brian Clemens)
* "The Devil Indecision" and "Holocaust," two poems by Laura Eckstrom (name spelled differently here than in a previous issue)
* a bio of Lynda Day George and of Stuart Wilson
==Issue 14==
Alpha Newsletter 14 was published in spring 1978 and contains 22 pages.
* the editor hopes that "everyone is sitting comfortable with their can of Coke (root beer, Tab, etc..) and will enjoy this newsletter." He also thanks many people, including Mary Bloemker for "appreciating my slide collection" and for Debbie Walsh for "keeping us fed with her Fry Baby"
* update on SpaceCon
* a review by Stephen Eramo of "The Beta Cloud"
* the editor notes that "Due to circumstances beyond control, "Alpha Newsletter" can no longer handle mail and correspondence for the Star Wars fan club The Alliance. Please address all correspondence further to "The Alliance," c/o Sharon Anne Hutchinson..."
* a reprint of an article from "Lectures"
* "Alan's Quest," poem by Laura Eckstrom
* "A Child Lost," poem by Laura Eckstrom
* some uncredited interview clips
* trivia quiz
* a review by Phyl Proctor of the play "Sleuth"
* "The Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth," fiction by Susan Muller
* "Human Decision," fiction by Marybeth G. Fitzgerald
* "General Hospital: English Version," a review by Phyl Proctor
* bio of Joanna Lumley and of Gareth Hunt
==Issue 15==
==Issue 16==
==Issue 17==
==Issue 18==
Alpha Newsletter 18 was published in January 1979 and contains 19 pages.
* the editor says he has a plethora of fiction submissions but wants more articles, reviews, art and poems
* includes "Neutrino Transmissions," a fan forum that discusses the TOTM—this month's question is "If you could change any Space:1999 episode and make it to your liking, which would it be and why?"
* "A Minor Conspiracy," fiction by Stephen Eramo and Patricia Brimer
* article by Phyl Proctor comparing two characters played by Tony Anholt
* publicity blurb about the movie "Meteor"
* "The Question of Alpha," poem by Paul Bane
* a review of the episode "Breakaway" by Sally Syrjala
* "Jackie," fiction by Diana Winslow
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 18==
==Issue 19==
==Issue 20==
==Issue 21==
Alpha Newsletter 21 was published in June 1979 and contains 19 pages.
* the TOTM, called here "Neutrino Transmissions," is "Which aspect of Year II change did you like the most -- which did you dislike the most?"
* "Danger at Draconias," fiction by Steve Eramo
* a review of the movie "Reil"
* the editor writes: 
* from a fan, Diana W: 
==Issue 22/23==
Alpha Newsletter 22/23 was published in winter 1979 and contains 46 pages.
* the TOTM ("Neutrino Transmissions") is "Name Your Favorite Space:1999 character and why."
* there are ten con reports by fans, see them at
* "Yesteryear," fiction by Paul Bens, Jr.
* "A Space: 1999 Trilogy," fiction by Rose Marie Badgett and Paul Bens
* a proposal for a fan fiction "Writers Group"—from a discussion at the recent cons it was determined that many fans had fanworks stacked up at home but were hesitant about sending it to zines for publication because they weren't sure it was any good; a Panel of Experts made up of fan volunteers would be people fans could send their fanworks to for evaluation and suggestions; the letter asked for volunteers to be on the panel and also had a list of "expertise" to which these volunteers would choose as their specialties; there were 26 "specialties" (of the 26 topics, almost all to do with science, technology, blueprints and statistics; four did not: they were character analysis, proofreading, writing technique, and publication suggestions)
* News Section/Editorial page 3
* Letter From the National Save: 1999 Alliance from Mare Fitzgerald page 4
* Neutrino Transmissions page 6
* Space 1999 Con/79 Report Guests page 9
* Lectures (Prentis Hancock) page 11
* Lectures (Nick Tate) page 14
* Lectures (Anton Phillips) page 17
* Con Reports page 20
* An Interview With Anton Phillips page 33
* YESTERYEAR page 36
* A SPACE: 1999 TRILOGY page 39
* Ads, Announcements, Etc. page 41
* The Writers Group page 42
* The Koala That Ate Pittsburgh page 43
* Last Minute Con Highlights page 45 (winners of the costume call and art show)
* a letter by Mare Fitzgerald, president of National Save: 1999 Alliance, that began as a con report and ended as an open letter: 
* from the editor: 
==Issue 24==
Alpha Newsletter 24 (unknown if this issue was published)
* it was to contain "Doppleganger" (fiction by Mary Tohir), "To Save a Life!" (fiction by Steve Eramo and Pat Brimer), reviews, and a Gabrielle Drake interview
==References==
Category:Space:1999 Zines
Category:1976 Zines
Category:1970s Zines