Funny that you should comment about this show. I heard so many good things about it lately. The critics seem to love it. Season Two will start here shortly so I gifted myself with season 1 to get caught up. I also have the movie you are talking about on tape but haven't had a chance to watch it yet.
I really don't remember much about the original series, only that I shared your Apollo love.
I think Richard Hatch is slated to be a guest at this summer's Toronto Trek. I loved him in Streets of San Fransisco way back when, prior to his Apollo role Michael Douglas had left the show to pursue his movie career and Richard took over as Karl Malden's new partner.