{"product_id":"science-fiction-theatre-j-p-telotte-9780814350294","title":"Science Fiction Theatre","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eEmbark on an odyssey through the series that galvanized the television sci-fi anthology genre.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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. \u003ci\u003eScience Fiction Theatre\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e J. P. Telotte\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0814350291\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780814350294\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wayne State University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/30\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.00h x 5.00w x 0.29d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J. P. Telotte","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44790059041023,"sku":"9780814350294","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_48c15a41-6a92-4ba6-98e0-61cadebf27d9.jpg?v=1707287837","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/science-fiction-theatre-j-p-telotte-9780814350294","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}