SCIENCE FICTION THEATRE A HISTORY OF THE TELEVISION PROGRAM 1955-57 (hardback)

<p>From 1955 to 1957 <em>Science Fiction Theatre</em> 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.<br /><br />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!</p>