Author: Ralph Willingham
Publisher: Praeger
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Willingham presents a historical survey of science fiction drama and focusses particularly on the history of attempts to stage science fiction. Little attention has been given to science fiction drama, though numerous science fiction plays exist. This volume gives special attention to works intended for adult audiences, with emphasis on the nature of science fiction drama, its origins and history, the staging of science fiction plays, and works by representative playwrights. The appendix offers an annotated list of 328 science fiction plays, with entries grouped in five categories: original drama, adaptations, musicals and operas, theatre pieces and multi-media works, and Frankenstein dramas. An extensive bibliography concludes the volume.
Science Fiction and the Theatre
Author: Ralph Willingham
Publisher: Praeger
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Willingham presents a historical survey of science fiction drama and focusses particularly on the history of attempts to stage science fiction. Little attention has been given to science fiction drama, though numerous science fiction plays exist. This volume gives special attention to works intended for adult audiences, with emphasis on the nature of science fiction drama, its origins and history, the staging of science fiction plays, and works by representative playwrights. The appendix offers an annotated list of 328 science fiction plays, with entries grouped in five categories: original drama, adaptations, musicals and operas, theatre pieces and multi-media works, and Frankenstein dramas. An extensive bibliography concludes the volume.
Publisher: Praeger
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Willingham presents a historical survey of science fiction drama and focusses particularly on the history of attempts to stage science fiction. Little attention has been given to science fiction drama, though numerous science fiction plays exist. This volume gives special attention to works intended for adult audiences, with emphasis on the nature of science fiction drama, its origins and history, the staging of science fiction plays, and works by representative playwrights. The appendix offers an annotated list of 328 science fiction plays, with entries grouped in five categories: original drama, adaptations, musicals and operas, theatre pieces and multi-media works, and Frankenstein dramas. An extensive bibliography concludes the volume.
Science Fiction Theatre
Author: J. P. Telotte
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 0814350305
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
In the wake of the juvenile space operas of the early 1950s, a groundbreaking series debuted and paved the way for one of viewers’ favorite genres today: adult-oriented science fiction. Science Fiction Theatre aired with a fresh anthology-style narrative from the vision of veteran producer Ivan Tors and with compelling narration by Truman Bradley. Created by industry-leading syndicator Ziv Television Programs, the show pioneered a scientifically based approach to aliens, telepathy, and the mysteries of the universe that provided a model for Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone (1959–64) and a myriad of acclaimed programs that followed, including The Outer Limits (1963–65), The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985–92),and Black Mirror (2011–present). This book contextualizes Science Fiction Theatre within the budding American television industry of the 1950s, as powerful networks and independent producers and syndicators vied to create and distribute programming to an audience eager to embrace this new, free medium. Including a complete videography of this historically neglected series, author J. P. Telotte illuminates Science Fiction Theatre as a touchstone for understanding the development of science fiction media and the dynamic nature of early television broadcasting.
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 0814350305
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
In the wake of the juvenile space operas of the early 1950s, a groundbreaking series debuted and paved the way for one of viewers’ favorite genres today: adult-oriented science fiction. Science Fiction Theatre aired with a fresh anthology-style narrative from the vision of veteran producer Ivan Tors and with compelling narration by Truman Bradley. Created by industry-leading syndicator Ziv Television Programs, the show pioneered a scientifically based approach to aliens, telepathy, and the mysteries of the universe that provided a model for Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone (1959–64) and a myriad of acclaimed programs that followed, including The Outer Limits (1963–65), The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985–92),and Black Mirror (2011–present). This book contextualizes Science Fiction Theatre within the budding American television industry of the 1950s, as powerful networks and independent producers and syndicators vied to create and distribute programming to an audience eager to embrace this new, free medium. Including a complete videography of this historically neglected series, author J. P. Telotte illuminates Science Fiction Theatre as a touchstone for understanding the development of science fiction media and the dynamic nature of early television broadcasting.
Science Fiction Theatre
Author: Stuart Jerome
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction theatre (Television program)
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction theatre (Television program)
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Science Fiction Theater
Author: Meyer Dolinsky
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction theatre (Television program)
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction theatre (Television program)
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Science Fiction Theatre a History of the Television Program, 1955-57
Author: Jr. Grams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781593936570
Category : Science fiction television programs
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book 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. For the first time ever, this 530-page book documents the entire history of the television program with biographies about Fred Ziv, Ivan Tors and Truman Bradley; behind-the-scenes production details; over 150 exclusive never-before-published photographs; and an episode guide for all 78 episodes including dates of production, fake science props, cast list, salary fees, location shooting, and much more!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781593936570
Category : Science fiction television programs
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book 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. For the first time ever, this 530-page book documents the entire history of the television program with biographies about Fred Ziv, Ivan Tors and Truman Bradley; behind-the-scenes production details; over 150 exclusive never-before-published photographs; and an episode guide for all 78 episodes including dates of production, fake science props, cast list, salary fees, location shooting, and much more!
Science Fiction Theatre
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction theatre (Television program)
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction theatre (Television program)
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Science Fiction Theater
Author: Jerry Sackheim
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction theatre (Television program)
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction theatre (Television program)
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
Science Fiction Theatre
Author: Doris Gilbert
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction television programs
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction television programs
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Science Fiction Theatre
Author: George Asness
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction theatre (Television program)
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction theatre (Television program)
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Science Fiction Theatre
Author: Robert M. Fresco
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction theatre (Television program)
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction theatre (Television program)
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description