Katharyn Powers
Encyclopedia
Katharyn Michaelian Powers was a writer for several television series from the 1970s through the 1990s. Among the shows she has written episodes for include Charlie's Angels
, Fantasy Island
and Stargate SG-1
. She was the story editor for Falcon Crest
, Fantasy Island and The Fitzpatricks
. She was "executive story consultant" for Stargate SG-1 during its first season.
and she used to be interested in Metaphysics
. She is divorced and her ex-husband teaches acting.
Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels is a television series about three women who work for a private investigation agency, and is one of the first shows to showcase women in roles traditionally reserved for men...
, Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island is the title of two separate but related American fantasy television series, both originally airing on the ABC television network.-Original series:...
and Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1 is a Canadian-American adventure and military science fiction television series and part of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Stargate franchise. The show, created by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner, is based on the 1994 feature film Stargate by Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich...
. She was the story editor for Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest is an American primetime television soap opera which aired on the CBS network for nine seasons, from December 4, 1981 to May 17, 1990. A total of 227 episodes were produced....
, Fantasy Island and The Fitzpatricks
The Fitzpatricks
The Fitzpatricks was a short lived drama series which ran on CBS during the 1977–78 season.The focus was on the Fitzpatricks, an Irish Catholic family of six who lived in Flint, Michigan...
. She was "executive story consultant" for Stargate SG-1 during its first season.
Personal life
Her daughter is former actress Alexandra PowersAlexandra Powers
-Early life:Powers was born in New York City. She grew up in an artsy, liberal environment on both coasts with her divorced parents. Her father teaches acting. She said in an interview that her parents, "encouraged me to find my own truth". Commenting on her faith, she stated, "I pray whenever I...
and she used to be interested in Metaphysics
Metaphysics
Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the fundamental nature of being and the world, although the term is not easily defined. Traditionally, metaphysics attempts to answer two basic questions in the broadest possible terms:...
. She is divorced and her ex-husband teaches acting.
List of Episodes written by Powers
- "Code of HonorCode of Honor (TNG episode)"Code of Honor" is the 4th episode of the science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation.-Overview:Lt. Yar is abducted by the leader of a people, who abide by a strict code of honor, for use as a pawn to increase his own personal power.-Plot:The Enterprise arrives at Ligon II to...
" (Star Trek: The Next GenerationStar Trek: The Next GenerationStar Trek: The Next Generation is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry as part of the Star Trek franchise. Roddenberry, Rick Berman, and Michael Piller served as executive producers at different times throughout the production...
) (with Michael Baron) - "Past ProloguePast Prologue (DS9 episode)"Past Prologue" is the 3rd episode of the science fiction television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine-Overview:A Bajoran terrorist seeks asylum aboard the station from pursuing Cardassians, publiclly renouncing his past violent ways but secretly ploting more destruction.-Plot:The crew of Deep...
" (Star Trek: Deep Space NineStar Trek: Deep Space NineStar Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
) - "Emancipation" (Stargate SG-1Stargate SG-1Stargate SG-1 is a Canadian-American adventure and military science fiction television series and part of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Stargate franchise. The show, created by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner, is based on the 1994 feature film Stargate by Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich...
) - "Brief Candle" (Stargate SG-1Stargate SG-1Stargate SG-1 is a Canadian-American adventure and military science fiction television series and part of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Stargate franchise. The show, created by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner, is based on the 1994 feature film Stargate by Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich...
) - "Thor's Hammer" (Stargate SG-1Stargate SG-1Stargate SG-1 is a Canadian-American adventure and military science fiction television series and part of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Stargate franchise. The show, created by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner, is based on the 1994 feature film Stargate by Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich...
) - "Fire and Water" (Stargate SG-1Stargate SG-1Stargate SG-1 is a Canadian-American adventure and military science fiction television series and part of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Stargate franchise. The show, created by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner, is based on the 1994 feature film Stargate by Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich...
) - "Enigma" (Stargate SG-1Stargate SG-1Stargate SG-1 is a Canadian-American adventure and military science fiction television series and part of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Stargate franchise. The show, created by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner, is based on the 1994 feature film Stargate by Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich...
) - "Thor's Chariot" (Stargate SG-1Stargate SG-1Stargate SG-1 is a Canadian-American adventure and military science fiction television series and part of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Stargate franchise. The show, created by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner, is based on the 1994 feature film Stargate by Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich...
) - "Family" (Stargate SG-1Stargate SG-1Stargate SG-1 is a Canadian-American adventure and military science fiction television series and part of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Stargate franchise. The show, created by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner, is based on the 1994 feature film Stargate by Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich...
) - "Serpent's Song" (Stargate SG-1Stargate SG-1Stargate SG-1 is a Canadian-American adventure and military science fiction television series and part of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Stargate franchise. The show, created by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner, is based on the 1994 feature film Stargate by Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich...
)
External links
- Katharyn Powers at Stargate Wiki