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Pioneers of Television: Science Fiction DVD

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Item #: WC1442
Storytellers Gene Roddenberry, Irwin Allen, and Rod Serling created the storylines and characters behind the best-loved futuristic television of their time. But as Roddenberry's Star Trek competed for ratings with Allen's Lost in Space, each show's creator aimed for a very different direction. This episode explores how Roddenberry and Serling (of The Twilight Zone) used the future as a stage ... More
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Storytellers Gene Roddenberry, Irwin Allen, and Rod Serling created the storylines and characters behind the best-loved futuristic television of their time. But as Roddenberry's Star Trek competed for ratings with Allen's Lost in Space, each show's creator aimed for a very different direction. This episode explores how Roddenberry and Serling (of The Twilight Zone) used the future as a stage for modern morality plays, and William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nichols and other science-fiction stars describe how they prepared to interact on-camera with a malevolent alien force…or, perhaps, a giant radish.

Producer: Boettcher/ Trinklein Television, Inc.
Production Year: 2011
Discs: 1
Subtitle Language: English (SDH)
Audio Format: Stereo

8 Reviews
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Chuck
Anonymous User
4.0 star rating
07/17/20
Review of TVs science fiction
Review by Chuck on 07/17/20 review stating Review of TVs science fiction
Well made review of TV science fiction in 1950s and 1960s. Glad they covered the Twilight Zone even though that series was more a fantasy. A lot of time spent on Lost in Space, but it represented the Irwin Allen production company.
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Mary C.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Sci-Fi Enthusiasts Must-have
Review by Mary C. on 07/17/20 review stating Sci-Fi Enthusiasts Must-have
Informative and interesting review of eArly science fiction TV.
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Jane F.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Enjoyable Trip Down Memory Lane
Review by Jane F. on 07/17/20 review stating Enjoyable Trip Down Memory Lane
If you grew up watching classic science fiction tv shows, youll enjoy this DVD. It goes behind the scenes of the old favorites, The Twilight Zone, Star Trek, Lost in Space and more. Leonard Nimoy is no longer with us, but he explains how Spock came to be such a great character. Rod Serling left quite a legacy with Twilight Zone and this DVD shows old footage of interviews with him . And who can forget Gene Roddenberry? Then theres the difference between the approach of Irwin Allen and Gene. This DVD is an enjoyable trip down memory lane for the fan of classic science fiction tv.
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Dr Z.
Anonymous User
4.0 star rating
07/17/20
Enjoyale
Review by Dr Z. on 07/17/20 review stating Enjoyale
A fun tour through the early years of tv science fiction. Twilight Zone and Star Trek fans will definitely appreciate this.
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Bob M.
Anonymous User
3.0 star rating
07/17/20
It was a gift and was well received
Review by Bob M. on 07/17/20 review stating It was a gift and was well received
PBS DVDs make fine gifts for people who missed the on air presentation.
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Splammo
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Excellent overview
Review by Splammo on 07/17/20 review stating Excellent overview
You will enjoy how this show examines the history of Science Fiction and the role it has played in the US television experience. I plan to acquire another copy for our universitys library so we can utilize it in classes on Science Fiction, Script Writing, Media Culture, and History classes!
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Ern
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Excellent synopsis
Review by Ern on 07/17/20 review stating Excellent synopsis
I found this to be an excellent program for Sci Fi officiendos! Consise, well document and a great trip down memory lane!
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Dr. J.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
A must have DVD for 60s TV Si-Fi lovers
Review by Dr. J. on 07/17/20 review stating A must have DVD for 60s TV Si-Fi lovers
WOW! I just watched this on PBS and it brought back so many memories of the great, original TV series. I can not wait to receive this DVD.

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Dr. J. reviewed Pioneers of Television: Science Fiction DVD
5 star rating
A must have DVD for 60s TV Si-Fi lovers
Review by Dr. J. review stating A must have DVD for 60s TV Si-Fi lovers
WOW! I just watched this on PBS and it brought back so many memories of the great, original TV series. I can not wait to receive this DVD.
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Ern reviewed Pioneers of Television: Science Fiction DVD
5 star rating
Excellent synopsis
Review by Ern review stating Excellent synopsis
I found this to be an excellent program for Sci Fi officiendos! Consise, well document and a great trip down memory lane!
S
Splammo reviewed Pioneers of Television: Science Fiction DVD
5 star rating
Excellent overview
Review by Splammo review stating Excellent overview
You will enjoy how this show examines the history of Science Fiction and the role it has played in the US television experience. I plan to acquire another copy for our universitys library so we can utilize it in classes on Science Fiction, Script Writing, Media Culture, and History classes!

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