Space Patrol
Missions of Daring in the Name of Early Television
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Television, Performing Arts, History
| Author: | Jean-Noel Bassior | ISBN: | 9780786491711 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers | Publication: | May 7, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jean-Noel Bassior |
| ISBN: | 9780786491711 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
| Publication: | May 7, 2015 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Before Star Trek, there was Space Patrol. Science fiction television has its roots in this live, action-packed series that captured the imagination of Americans from 1950 to 1955, when space travel was just a dream. This book explores the freewheeling spirit of live TV, where anything could go wrong before millions of viewers—and often did. It spotlights (often in personal interviews) the risk-taking Space Patrol cast and crew who laid vital groundwork for television today. Included are episode logs for both television and radio shows as well as a complete guide to Space Patrol memorabilia.
Before Star Trek, there was Space Patrol. Science fiction television has its roots in this live, action-packed series that captured the imagination of Americans from 1950 to 1955, when space travel was just a dream. This book explores the freewheeling spirit of live TV, where anything could go wrong before millions of viewers—and often did. It spotlights (often in personal interviews) the risk-taking Space Patrol cast and crew who laid vital groundwork for television today. Included are episode logs for both television and radio shows as well as a complete guide to Space Patrol memorabilia.
