May 12, 2015 presented for the first time on dvd, this complete series collection of science fiction theatre is an entertaining look backandforward to the way science shapes our views of the worlds potential. The later, much superior twilight zone 195964 and the outer limits 196264 quickly eclipsed it. Scientific speculation from the 1950s told in a science fiction format. One issue of archie comics sonic the hedgehog had some robots that looked quite a bit like crow, tom and cambot. Other than host bradley, the show had no fixed cast, although a number of actors appeared in multiple episodes in different roles. The days are shorter, the temperatures are lower, the ground is whiter. The internet science fiction theatre database cyborphic. This weekend, science fiction theatre companys literary manager, kelley holley, will be attending stage the future, the worlds first science fiction theatre conference, hosted at the read more. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series science fiction theatre.
The complete series dvd ninedisc boxset blending the discoveries of factual science with the limitless frontiers of fantasy, science fiction theatre offered atomic age television viewers an intriguing look at the possibilities science could provide us in the near future as well as the immediate present. Like many series of the 50s and 60s, this one had a memorable theme, and its the only series i know. Product information discs 8 runtime 2,038 min aspect ratio. Apr 01, 2008 after all, as a film genre it does remarkably well consider the success of star wars, star trek and its innumerable spinoffs, the alien tetralogy and so on. Science fiction theatre company, boston, massachusetts. A new rocket fuel is being developed to power the xf, a jet capable of traveling faster mach 2. This complete series dvd disc set contains every episode that aired on the hit televised series from 1955 to 1957. Earlier this year, i read a short play called rocks, algae, water, stars by emerging playwright jonathan oneill.
The complete series brings all 78 episodes to those craving a view of the future as envisioned 60 years ago. Hosted by truman bradley, a radiotv announcer and 1940s film actor, each episode introduced stories which. Compared to those series, science fiction theatre seems awfully conservative and tame in its storytelling. A film club dedicated to the exploration and celebration of classic science fiction. Perhaps a certain episode of a particular series coincided with a key moment in your life, or in world events and or has left a vivid memory of when it was shown. Ucla film and television archive writers guild of america wga.
The show premiered on ktmatv now wucw in minneapolis, minnesota, on november 24, 1988. After all, as a film genre it does remarkably well consider the success of star wars, star trek and its innumerable spinoffs, the alien tetralogy and so on. It its day back in the 1950s science fiction theatre syndicated 195557 was a very popular and well respected tv series. Experience science mysteries including unexplained hurricanes, ancient discoveries, outer space, myths, and revived 500,000 year old baby mammoths. Best scifi movies 100 mind bending science fiction films. In this science fiction anthology series host truman bradley introduces stories extrapolated from actual scientific data available in the 1950s, concentrating on such concepts as space flight, ufos and mental telepathy. But unusual preparation is required for edward farhis jan. If you love mst3k, youll love the new mst3k twitch channel. During a test, a craft moving faster than the xf is encountered and the pilot ejects. Although the first two seasons of three were filmed in color, we only had a lowly black and white tv set. Lecture series center for the study of science fiction. Hosted by truman bradley, the show featured such notable actors as basil rathbone, vincent price, and star treks deforest kelley. For a couple of decades the center has been trying to get a grant to update the films and add some new ones, and that still may happen.
Like the syndicated out there and tales of tomorrow anthology series before it, science fiction theatre was a predecessor to later science fiction anthology shows such as the twilight zone and the outer limits. Then continuing education went out of the film rental business and turned ownership of the series, then mostly available on vhs tapes, over to the center for the study of science fiction. Science meets fiction at wilmette theatre dailynorthshore. Even in the 1960 s when i first saw it on television it was still going strong in tv syndication. Scienceandcinema series growing at coolidge corner the. Science fiction theatre is an american science fiction anthology series syndicated and broadcast from 1955 to 1957. This episode of science fiction theatre holds a special place in my brain because i saw it in 1955 at age 7 and it scared the hell out of me. Exploring science is out of this world with science fiction theatre.
Science fiction theatre 195557 is largely forgotten today. X minus one the science fiction drama is probably one the most remembered of all scifi radio shows. Mystery science theater 3000 tv series 19882015 imdb. The theater was awarded a grant from the coolidge corner theatre and the alfred p.
Science fiction theatre is an american science fiction anthology series syndicated. Science fiction theatre with your host, truman bradley ran two seasons in the midfifties. But on its own terms it can be a very enjoyable show. I have always wanted a full set, uncut, in decent quality, and considering that this series is 60 plus years old, this is as close as i can imagine getting. Science fiction theatre is a monthly film club dedicated to the exploration and celebration of classic science fiction cinema. Mystery science theater 3000 abbreviated as mst3k is an american television comedy series created by joel hodgson and currently produced by alternaversal productions, llc. Science fiction theatre ziv television programs for firstrun syndication executive producers frederick w. Original poster design matthew brazier prints shop child psychologist susan harris julie christie lives with her husband, alan fritz weaver, in a home operated by a computer program. The internet science fiction theatre database including texts of horror theatre, science theatre, and related genres is an ongoing project by christos callow jr and cyborphic aiming to provide a readily available online resource for anyone interested in the history and current stage of scifi. Oneill had submitted the play for consideration in the 4th annual liftoff festival of science fiction plays at the navigators theatre company, and the piece immediately caught the eye of literary manager, melina neves. When alan invents proteus iv, an artificial intelligence system capable continue reading. References made to the comedic science fiction series mystery science theater 3000 19881999. This collection contains all 78 episodes of the anthology series science fiction theatre, which ran from 1955 to 1957. Wolf rilla uk 1960 12 77mins compelling, creepy and often unbearably tense this british nearclassic is a scifi treat.
In the nottoodistant future joel robinson is held captive by dr. Presented for the first time on dvd, this complete series collection of science fiction theatre is an entertaining look backandforward to the way science shapes our views of the worlds potential. Science fiction theatre ziv tv hour of nightmare 1955. Science fiction theatre tv series 19551957 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The series seems more apt to be a cool educational. That was the basis for this anthology of futuristic stories, hosted and narrated by truman bradley. Presented for the first time on dvd, this complete series collection of science fiction theatre is an entertaining look back and forward to the way science shapes our views of the worlds potential.
It later aired on the comedy channelcomedy central for seven seasons until its cancellation in 1996. Feb 27, 2010 science fiction theatre with your host, truman bradley ran two seasons in the midfifties. Sloan foundation to present science on screen, a national program that pairs screenings of classic, cult, science fiction and documentary films with presentations by notable science experts. Feb 11, 2010 blind summits theatre adaptation of 1984 in his volume of essays, strong opinions, vladimir nabokov said that one could make the case for categorising shakespeares the tempest as science fiction. Wilmette theatre is one of only 35 nonprofit theaters across the country. Aug 12, 20 there is, indeed, a musical based on fritz langs 1927 silent film that began its life quietly in a 1989 production at the picadilly theatre in london. The video transfers provided by mgm for this filmedin35mm show look positively ancient, with dark scenes in some episodes almost impossible to make out, and with reds in the color episodes suffering especially. Science fiction theatre a monthly film club dedicated to. X minus one was an nbc science fiction series that was a revival, of nbcs earlier science fiction series, dimension x which ran from april 8th 1950 until september of 1951. Launched in 20, we have put on over 50 events at a host of venues and film festivals across london, including the prince charles cinema, the royal academy of arts, the east end film festival, genesis cinema, deptford cinema, inhouse. Launched in 20, we have put on over 50 events at a host of venues and film festivals across london, including the prince charles cinema, the royal academy of arts, the east end film festival, genesis cinema, deptford cinema, inhouse festival, the victoria, the. I recently bought the complete series on dvd, looking mainly for this standout episode. Through interviews with gunn as well as some lectures, they tell the story of the sf genre. Ziv and maurice ziv producer in charge of production ivan tors us scifi anthology series 195557 78 episodes x 30 min season 1 in color season 2 in blackandwhite hosted and narrated by truman bradley directors included.
Coolidge corner theatres science on screen series wins. The complete series movie now family video javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Forrester and tvs frank, forced to watch bgrade movies on the satellite of love with the help of his robot friends. Ctva us scifi science fiction theatre zivsyndicated. Mystery science theater 3000 referenced by tv tropes. To help teach his new sciencefiction course in 1969 one of the very first offered at a university james gunn began producing a series of films featuring prominent science fiction writers and one prominent fan. Cambridge companions are a series of authoritative guides, written by leading experts, offering lively, accessible introductions to major writers, artists, philosophers, topics, and periods.
Watch science fiction theatre episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. The quality of the shows writers truly set it above all others. I have watched science fiction theatre on and off for years, via chopped up episodes on youtube or bootlegs taped off syfy. There is, indeed, a musical based on fritz langs 1927 silent film that began its life quietly in a 1989 production at the picadilly theatre in london. Basically, science fiction theatre had an entirely. In this sciencefiction anthology series host truman bradley introduces stories extrapolated from actual scientific data available in the 1950s, concentrating on such concepts as space flight, ufos and mental telepathy.
Science fiction theatre tv series 19551957 full cast. The independent brookline movie house will show the 1989 film about two slackers who go back in history, and farhi will discuss the feasibility of time travel. There are a total of 78 episodes, which provide 33 hours and 58 minutes of entertainment. Science fiction theatre company a small fringe theatre. Presented for the first time on dvd, this complete series collection of. Radio times one of those little science fiction movies that, once seen, is never forgotten. With truman bradley, marshall thompson, michael fox, peter hansen.
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