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EP107: Frankenstein The True Story (1973) Anthony DP Mann

One of the most lavish productions of Mary Shelley’s immortal classic was told on the small screen as FRANKENSTEIN THE TRUE STORY (1973), starring Michael Sarrazin, Jane Seymour, and James Mason. I’m joined by my friend, Canadian filmmaker, actor, audio dramatist Anthony DP Mann to tackle this literate NBC mini-series. LISTEN IN…

EP106: Where Have All The People Gone? (1974)

Peter Graves (Mission Impossible, Scream of the Wolf) and a young Kathleen Quinlan (Event Horizon) co-star in WHERE HAVE ALL THE PEOPLE GONE? (1974), about a father, son, and daughter who find themselves coping in a post-apocalyptic world. This time, the world-wrecker is a sudden, massive solar flare, poisoning exposed human beings with radiation and reducing them to piles of dust.

EP105: The Planet of the Apes TV Series (1974)

One of film’s great franchises crash-landed on the small screen in 1974, giving us THE PLANET of the APES, The Television Series. Roddy McDowall, Ron Harper, and James Naughton are our trio of heroes, fugitives in a future world where apes rule men. We explore the Pilot as well as episode #12, The Cure, a story about contagion. At this time of worldwide concern over the virus COVID-19, this episode goes out with warm wishes for your health and safety.

EP104: Coronavirus Edition: BBC’s SURVIVORS (1975)

CORONAVIRUS EDITION: In light of Coronavirus worries, it’s opportune to discuss BBC’s classic post-apocalyptic series, SURVIVORS (1975), in which Chinese scientists unleash an engineered virus, triggering a pandemic, and wiping out all but a remnant who remain to rebuild. This episode goes out in the spirit of facing such fears and scenarios from the safe distance of fiction and with wishes for the health and well-being of all who might listen.

EP103: This episode is no longer available.

This episode is no longer available.

EP102: Happy New You! FRANKENSTEIN (1973 & 2007)

We usher in 2020 with talk of the Dan Curtis (1973) and BBC (2007) productions of FRANKENSTEIN. These adaptations are a study in contrast: we’re given a gothic treatment by Dark Shadows creator Dan Curtis, while BBC updates the core story for the biological engineering age of stem cell research. Happy New Year, everyone!

EP101: Kevin Shinick: Star Wars & Christmas Talk

A conversation with Kevin Shinick, author of Star Wars FORCE COLLECTOR. TV TERROR is on location in New York to meet with Kevin Shinick, author of the new book, STAR WARS: FORCE COLLECTOR, which coincides with the broad release of Episode IX. We discuss the novel, his work in film and television, and what he’s watching for Christmas. Join us!

George C. Scott in A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1984)

EPISODE 100: In this landmark episode, we celebrate the yuletide with the help of our special friend — actor, filmmaker, and audio dramatist, Anthony DP Mann, who joins me in our main discussion about 1984’s CBS Presentation of A Christmas Carol, starring George C. Scott. This version is renowned for its fidelity and excellence, an annual tradition for many who cherish Dickens’ most famous ghost story. And Rockford Jay weighs in to discuss some related artifacts. Won’t you make merry with us?

EP099: Happy Thanksgiving!…Robert Forster and THE DEATH SQUAD (1974)

EPISODE 99: Robert Forster and Melvyn Douglas star in the ABC Movie of the Week, THE DEATH SQUAD (1974), a story about cops who take the law into their own hands and the one standout who goes up against them. We take a moment to give thanks and to remember Forster, whom we lost this season. Thanks to all who listen to this show. LISTEN IN….

EP098: TV TERROR Halloween Party with The Taters!

It’s a Halloween party! I’m joined by some podcaster friends and special guests, THE TATERS to discuss TV Terror programming, classic horror hosts, and more! This one is being released just after midnight on Halloween to celebrate the spooky season.
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