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'''Doctor Zee''' was a recurring character in the short lived science fiction series [[Galactica 1980]].
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[[Image:Zee.jpg|thumb|Robbie Rist as [[Dr. Zee]]]]
'''Doctor Zee''' is an extremely bright boy, of about 10 years in age.
The role of Doctor Zee was portrayed by two actors.  In the first three hours of ''Galactica 1980'', child actor [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Robbie+Rist Robbie Rist], known also as Cousin Oliver in the "Brady Bunch", played Zee.  Rist appeared in "[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I]]", "[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part II|Part II]]" and "[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part III|Part III]]".


Later, when Galactica 1980 was picked up as a continuing series, another young actor named [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+James+Patrick+Stuart Patrick Stuart] took on the role.  Stuart appeared in the subsequent episodes including "[[The Super Scouts, Part I]]" and "[[The Super Scouts, Part II]]".
His origin is not explained at the start of the series, but he is soon introduced as a scientific advisor who has great influence on [[Adama (1980)|Commander Adama]] and the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Council of Twelve]].


Doctor Zee is an extremely bright boy, of about 10 years in age, who was born during the period of time between when the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|original series]] took place, and when the Galactica found Earth, so roughly 1970. His origin is not explained at the start of the series, but he is soon introduced as a scientific wiz who has great influence on [[Adama (1980)|Commander Adama]] and the [[Quorum of Twelve (TOS)|Council of the Twelve]].
Zee convinces Adama not to attempt contact with the newly-discovered descendants of the [[Thirteenth Tribe]], as the nations of [[Earth]] are not unified and are ill equipped to resist the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] should they follow [[The Fleet (TOS)|the Fleet]] to Earth's solar system.


It is Zee who convinces Adama not to attempt contact with humanity, as the nations of Earth are not unified and are ill equipped to resist the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] should they follow the Fleet to the Solar System.
Zee creates most of the special devices used by [[Colonial Warrior]]s [[Troy (1980)|Troy]] and [[Dillon]], including the invisibility screen, an anti-gravity craft that resembles a UFO ([[Space Croppers]]), and a method of time travel first employed by [[Xavier]].


Zee is also responsible for creating most of the gizmos that are used throughout the series.  Zee is the mind behind the invisibility screen, as well as the method of time travel first employed by [[Xavier]].  Zee is an expert on any topic his is consulted on from sociology, to history to agriculture. Later in the series he creates an anti-gravity craft that resembles a UFO ([[Space Croppers]])
Zee is an expert on any topic his is consulted on from sociology, to history to agriculture.


Not everyone in the Fleet is comfortable with so much authority having been given to a boy, and [[Xavier]] expressed this view from time to time.
Not everyone in the Fleet is comfortable with so much authority having been given to a boy, and [[Xavier]] expressed this view from time to time.
Zee explains his origins to Adama. He is the godson of [[Starbuck (1980)|Lieutenant Starbuck]], born on a planet where Starbuck was stranded years ago.
While on that remote moon, Starbuck was visited by [[Angela]], who may have been from the race of [[Beings of Light|Angels]]. Angela gave birth to Zee, and Starbuck sent Angela and Zee off to rendezvous with the Fleet in a small escape pod that was too small to carry him.
Angela herself disappears, and does not accompany Zee all the way to the Fleet.  Although Adama confirms this information, much of Zee's origin remains a mystery.
==Notes==
Doctor Zee was a recurring character in the short lived science fiction series [[Galactica 1980]].


[[Image:Zee2.jpg|thumb|Patrick Stuart as [[Dr. Zee]]]]
[[Image:Zee2.jpg|thumb|Patrick Stuart as [[Dr. Zee]]]]
At the end of the series in "[[The Return of Starbuck]]", we finally learn the origin of Doctor Zee.  He is the godson of [[Starbuck (1980)|Lieutenant Starbuck]] and was born on a planet where Starbuck was stranded years ago.  While on that remote moon, Starbuck was visited by [[Angela]], who may have been from the race of [[Beings of Light|Angels]] previously seen on the original series in "[[War of the Gods, Part I (TOS)|War of the Gods]]." Angela gave birth to Zee, and Starbuck sent Angela and Zee off to rendezvous with the Fleet in a small escape pod that was too small to carry him.  Angela herself disappears, and does not accompany Zee all the way to the Fleet.  Although Adama confirms this information, much of Zee's origin remains a mystery.
The role of Doctor Zee was portrayed by two actorsIn the three-hour series premiere, "[[Galactica Discovers Earth]]," Zee is portrayed by actor [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+Robbie+Rist Robbie Rist], known also as cousin Oliver in the ''Brady Bunch'' (working with fellow ''Galactica 1980'' guest star [[Donald Mortinson|Robert Reed]]).


==Notes==
When ''Galactica 1980'' was picked up as a continuing series, another actor, [http://us.imdb.com/M/person-exact?+James+Patrick+Stuart Patrick Stuart], took on the role.  Stuart appeared in the subsequent episodes including "[[The Super Scouts, Part I]]" and "[[The Super Scouts, Part II]]". The actor kept busy in TV and film, and currently works in the TV drama, ''The Closer''.


In the May 1980 issue of Starlog magazine, Robbie Rist provides some background to the character of Dr. Zee.  Zee is supposed to be so advanced that he is "above emotion." Rist also mentions that the lighting on the set played an important part in the visual characterization of the character, with an aura of light cast around Zee to give him a surreal appearance. Rist also indicated he contributed some small physical aspects to Dr. Zee's character including the crossing of his legs when he's sitting, and the pressing of his fingers together in a pyramid when Zee is thinking.  
In the May 1980 issue of ''Starlog'' magazine, Robbie Rist provides some background to the character of Dr. Zee.  Zee is supposed to be so advanced that he is "above emotion." Rist also mentions that the lighting on the set played an important part in the visual characterization of the character, with an aura of light cast around Zee to give him a surreal appearance. Rist also indicated he contributed some small physical aspects to Dr. Zee's character including the crossing of his legs when he's sitting, and the pressing of his fingers together in a pyramid when Zee is thinking.  





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Doctor Zee is an extremely bright boy, of about 10 years in age.

His origin is not explained at the start of the series, but he is soon introduced as a scientific advisor who has great influence on Commander Adama and the Council of Twelve.

Zee convinces Adama not to attempt contact with the newly-discovered descendants of the Thirteenth Tribe, as the nations of Earth are not unified and are ill equipped to resist the Cylons should they follow the Fleet to Earth's solar system.

Zee creates most of the special devices used by Colonial Warriors Troy and Dillon, including the invisibility screen, an anti-gravity craft that resembles a UFO (Space Croppers), and a method of time travel first employed by Xavier.

Zee is an expert on any topic his is consulted on from sociology, to history to agriculture.

Not everyone in the Fleet is comfortable with so much authority having been given to a boy, and Xavier expressed this view from time to time.

Zee explains his origins to Adama. He is the godson of Lieutenant Starbuck, born on a planet where Starbuck was stranded years ago.

While on that remote moon, Starbuck was visited by Angela, who may have been from the race of Angels. Angela gave birth to Zee, and Starbuck sent Angela and Zee off to rendezvous with the Fleet in a small escape pod that was too small to carry him.

Angela herself disappears, and does not accompany Zee all the way to the Fleet. Although Adama confirms this information, much of Zee's origin remains a mystery.

Notes

Doctor Zee was a recurring character in the short lived science fiction series Galactica 1980.

Patrick Stuart as Dr. Zee

The role of Doctor Zee was portrayed by two actors. In the three-hour series premiere, "Galactica Discovers Earth," Zee is portrayed by actor Robbie Rist, known also as cousin Oliver in the Brady Bunch (working with fellow Galactica 1980 guest star Robert Reed).

When Galactica 1980 was picked up as a continuing series, another actor, Patrick Stuart, took on the role. Stuart appeared in the subsequent episodes including "The Super Scouts, Part I" and "The Super Scouts, Part II". The actor kept busy in TV and film, and currently works in the TV drama, The Closer.

In the May 1980 issue of Starlog magazine, Robbie Rist provides some background to the character of Dr. Zee. Zee is supposed to be so advanced that he is "above emotion." Rist also mentions that the lighting on the set played an important part in the visual characterization of the character, with an aura of light cast around Zee to give him a surreal appearance. Rist also indicated he contributed some small physical aspects to Dr. Zee's character including the crossing of his legs when he's sitting, and the pressing of his fingers together in a pyramid when Zee is thinking.