American Science Fiction Television Series of the 1950s
Episode Guides and Casts and Credits for Twenty Shows
Patrick
Lucanio
and Gary Coville
ISBN
978-0-7864-3101-4
70 photos, bibliography, indexes
261pp.
softcover
(7 x 10)
2007 [1998]
Available for immediate shipment
Description
As Americans grappled with the real problems of the atomic age in the 1950s, the science fiction television series provided escapist fare. At first essentially fantasy and adventure, the shows reflected the progress of the decade, using in the late 1950s extrapolations from the theories and findings of true science.
From Adventures of Superman to World of Giants, this reference work covers all science fiction television series of the 1950s. A lengthy essay details character development, technical innovations, critical commentary and other matters. The episode guides that follow first provide primary cast and production credits for the entire season and then coverage of each individual episode, with title, airdate, writer, director, and a plot synopsis. Much of the information was derived from actual viewing, and many errors from other works are corrected here.
About the Author
Patrick Lucanio lives in Springfield, Oregon. Gary Coville has written on Jack the Ripper and coauthored several books on film and television. He lives in Dallas, Oregon.
Other Book(s) by Patrick Lucanio Available from McFarland:
Smokin’ Rockets
Reviews
"solid...a constellation of research arcana...the authors merit applause for their foray into an uncharted territory"--Library Journal
"clear and competent...offers in-depth and inside information...a significant contribution"--Booklist/RBB
"a carefully prepared, encyclopedic treatment of a fascinating...facet of television history"--ARBA
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