Science Fiction Theatre a History of the Television Program, 1955-57 (Hardback) Contributor(s): Grams, Martin, Jr. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1629330566 ISBN-13: 9781629330563 Publisher: BearManor Media OUR PRICE: $40.80 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2011 |
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BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Television - Guides & Reviews - Performing Arts | Television - Reference |
Physical Information: 1.13" H x 6" W x 9" (1.92 lbs) 530 pages |
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Publisher Description: From 1955 to 1957, Science Fiction Theatre, a semi-documentary series, explored the "what ifs" of modern science. Placing an emphasis on science before fiction, television viewers were treated to a variety of complex challenges from mental telepathy, robots, man-eating ants, killer trees, man's first flight into outer space and the possibility of visitation from outer space. Hosted by Truman Bradley, a former radio news commentator, Science Fiction Theatre became an influential program for the time, courtesy of Ivan Tors, a man with a healthy regard for science and nature. Hollywood actors Gene Barry, Ruth Hussey, Gene Lockhart, Basil Rathbone, Howard Duff, William Lundigan and Vincent Price are but a few who lent their talents. |