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In this episode, I explore some iconic theme music from science fiction series set (as a whole or in part) within the outer reaches of space. I'll leave other supernatural shows such as THE TWILIGHT ZONE, THE X-FILES and even LOST to a future episode of TUBE TUNES. In this episode I'll be looking at six well-known TV space dramas, one representative series from each decade from the 1950s to the 2000s; I'll explore their stories, their stars, their impact on the science fiction canon, and of course their theme tunes. Here are the series included in this episode: The 1950s: CAPTAIN VIDEO AND HIS VIDEO RANGERS (1949-1955) [opening theme] The 1960s: STAR TREK (1966-1969) [opening & closing themes] Also included in this segment: STAR TREK (The Animated Series) (1973-1975) [opening & closing themes] STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE (1993-1999) [opening & closing themes] STAR TREK: VOYAGER (1995-2001) [opening & closing themes] STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE (2001-2005) [opening & closing themes] -Commercial Break- The 1970s: BATT