Speaking of the geezer ...
Solomon?
Anyone else want to think that was meant to be original series Sabalom (Glitz)?
Though Glitz was the mercenary villain with the heart of gold which Solomon lacks. But who knows what could have completely jaded Sabalom once he's stopped traveling with Melanie Bush (played by the ever cheerful Bonnie Langford). There's some fanfic to be mined in that one!
Also nice to compare modern special effects with Invasion of the Dinosaurs :)