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the formula

"...in case we don't make a deal..."

JC from the Office of Naval Intelligence scribbled this "formula" on the corner of an ATM deposit envelope. He said to keep it in a safe-deposit box for 10-15 years so Bryce and Brent would "know he was for real," in case they didn't make a deal.

He called it Sound, Light, and Frequency: Secrets of the Universe. See the Formula

Join us for the first special episode of expert analysis, followed by a second episode with theories from you, our audience!

From #10 "We are watching you"

This was received while the two-hour Dark Skies pilot was in pre-production for Sony/Columbia TV.

It was sent directly to Bryce's home address and was received August 19, 1995

from #14 "burn the negative"

"Dark Skies" - Original Pilot/International Version

This pilot represents the original vision of "Dark Skies" by Bryce Zabel and Brent V. Friedman. It included established ufology lore surrounding the Men in Black and Majestic-12. Unfortunately, Sony was about to release their own "Men in Black" movie, which led to accusations of plagiarism, threats of legal action, and a laundry list of "non-negotiable" demands to change the pilot or NBC would cancel the show and "burn the negative." Episode #14 recounts the stressful process of saving our show, though it wasn't without significant reshoots. Ironically, NBC accidentally sent our original pilot version to the international buyers. That's why you can see both pilots on the official DVD release.

"Dark Skies" - NBC Version

Thanks to the late, great NBC Studio Head, Don Ohlmeyer (who had purchased our show in the first place), we were able to compromise on edits, and after 11 hours of reshoots, this is the version that aired on September 28, 1996, as the lead show on NBC's Saturday Night "Trilogy." This is also the version that aired at the premiere party, where JC offered Brent and Bryce a deal, leaving them with the mysterious "Formula."

Dark Skies Behind the Scenes

dark skies IS BACK on dvd

We're thrilled to announce that after a long hiatus, Dark Skies: The Declassified Complete Series is back in production by Shout! Factory.

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The Dark Skies: Declassified Complete Series includes six discs and bonus content, including a behind-the-scenes documentary and the original pilot we shot before extensive reshoots...under threat of cancellation and of them burning the negative! (Hear the whole story in SLF episode #14.)

Whether you're new to the series or want to relive John Loengard's adventures, we're glad you can enjoy every episode from the comfort of your own home.

Watch the Skies!

from #1 "party crasher"

the formula

FROM #2 "Mr. Close Encounters"

from #8 "the days the earth stood still"

From #10 "We are watching you"

This was received while the two-hour Dark Skies pilot was in pre-production for Sony/Columbia TV.

It was sent directly to Bryce's home address and was received August 19, 1995

FROM #11 "UNITED FIELD THEORY OF CONSPIRACY"

from #14 "burn the negative"

"Dark Skies" - Original Pilot/International Version

"Dark Skies" - NBC Version

dark skies IS BACK on dvd

From #31 "Secrets of the Universe"

From #33 "Midnight in Television City"

from #35 "Why Do Rock Stars See UFOs?"

john lennon's UFP sighting, August 1974 (artist + AI interpretations)

from #1 "party crasher"

the formula

FROM #2 "Mr. Close Encounters"

from #8 "the days the earth stood still"

From #10 "We are watching you"

This was received while the two-hour Dark Skies pilot was in pre-production for Sony/Columbia TV.

It was sent directly to Bryce's home address and was received August 19, 1995

FROM #11 "UNITED FIELD THEORY OF CONSPIRACY"

from #14 "burn the negative"

"Dark Skies" - Original Pilot/International Version

"Dark Skies" - NBC Version

dark skies IS BACK on dvd

From #31 "Secrets of the Universe"

From #33 "Midnight in Television City"

from #35 "Why Do Rock Stars See UFOs?"

john lennon's UFP sighting, August 1974 (artist + AI interpretations)

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