Forgotten TV ep 45-The Immortal

A complete look at ABC's 1970 TV series The Immortal starring Christopher George. Adapted by Robert Specht from James Gunn's novel 'The Immortals.'

Timecodes
0-46:30 Intro/episode rundown
46:30-end Behind the Scenes

The Immortal on DVD from Amazon. 

The Immortals novel by James Gunn.

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• Science Fiction Television Series 1959 through 1989 by Mark Phillips and Frank Garcia

• Carol Lynley: Her Film & TV Career in Thrillers, Fantasy & Suspense by Tom Lisanti

• Quinn Martin, Producer by Jonathan Etter

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-1970: The Immortal. How a book by James Gunn was adapted into an ABC movie of the week, then a weekly series. The 'sci-fi' show that wasn't sci-fi; and how an FCC ruling that changed the face of prime time evenings for the nation led to its cancellation.

-1982: The Powers of Matthew Star. Steven E. de Souza's response to NBC's request for a 'teenage Superman' became a Friday night sci-fi popcorn series that later made TV Guide's "50 Worst TV Shows of All Time." The details on the tragedy that struck the lead actor and the network meddling that...you guessed it-'re-tooled' the show.

-1980: Flo. Another mid-season series CBS flung against the wall that briefly stuck and was a short-lived hit. The Linda Lavin/Polly Holliday drama; why Joyce Bulifant left the show; and who didn't get along? Dudes and Darlin's alike will want to tune in.

-1977: The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams. A G-rated Sunn Pictures family film that got a 43 share when aired on NBC was a no-brainer for a series. The story of Bozo the bear; how Charles Sellier Jr. was told he'd never make money with G-rated films-but 'Grizzly Adams' became one of the most profitable films of all time; and was there really...a 'Grizzly Adams?'

-1983-1985: V! A complete look at the mega TV blockbuster mini-series and regular Friday night series. To the heroism of the Resistance Fighters — past, present, future — this podcast will be respectfully dedicated. Prepare yourself for V! The Podcast!!

-1987: The Popcorn Kid. Yes, celebrate 5 years of Forgotten TV in this 50th episode with a return to the one that started it all as I cover new behind the scenes information not presented in the original podcast.

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Forgotten TV ep 44-Beyond Westworld

A complete look at CBS's 1980 series Beyond Westworld starring Jim McMullan, James Wainwright, and Connie Sellecca. Series created/developed by Lou Shaw, based on the original story by Michael Crichton. 

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Westworld and Futureworld available on Bluray and DVD from Amazon. 

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• Science Fiction Television Series 1959 through 1989 by Mark Phillips and Frank Garcia
• Eighty Odd Years in Hollywood: Memoir of a Career in Film and Television by John Meredyth Lucas
• Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story by Mollie Gregory

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Forgotten TV ep 43-A Leslie Stevens Retrospective Part 2

The conclusion of the look at the contributions of TV/film creator Leslie Stevens. His 1972 NBC TV series SEARCH, The Invisible Man, Gemini Man, Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, the return of his classic The Outer Limits, and his final years and legacy.

The Outer Limits season 1 and The Outer Limits season 2 are available on Bluray from Amazon.

SEARCH on DVD from Amazon.

The Invisible Man (1975) on DVD/Bluray from Amazon.

Battlestar Galactica on DVD from Amazon.

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century on DVD/Bluray from Amazon.

Private Property (1960) on Bluray from Amazon.

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• Science Fiction Television Series 1959 through 1989 by Mark Phillips and Frank Garcia
• Leslie Stevens Goes to Hollywood by Dore Page
• Leslie Stevens: The Unsung Hero of Battlestar Galactica Written By Justin Murphy
• So Say We All: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Battlestar Galactica by Mark A. Altman and Ed Gross
• An Analytical Guide to Television's Battlestar Galactica by John Kenneth Muir
• By Your Command Vol 1 by Alan Stevens and Fiona Moore

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Water by DJ Answer is used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Solstice by Spectacles Wallet and Watch is used under license by Epidemic Sound. If you need music for your podcast or YouTube channel, please visit Epidemic Sound. 

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Forgotten TV ep 42-A Leslie Stevens Retrospective Part 1

The early life and contributions of TV/film creator Leslie Stevens is considered. His entry into film with Private Property and Incubus; his TV work Stoney Burke and The Outer Limits; and his book est: The Steersman Handbook, Charts of the Coming Decade of Conflict and Earthside Missile Base project are discussed.

The Outer Limits season 1 and The Outer Limits season 2 are available on Bluray from Amazon.

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Leslie Stevens Goes to Hollywood by Dore Page

The Outer Limits Companion by David J. Schow

The Tragic Death of Marina Habe by Tighe Taylor

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Dark Moment by Pollyanna Maxim, Creepy Thoughts by Phoenix Tail, Eye For Detail by Jay Varton, and Solstice by Spectacles Wallet and Watch are used under license by Epidemic Sound. If you need music for your podcast or YouTube channel, please visit Epidemic Sound. 

Density of Being by Dreamstate Logic is used with permission and under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license.

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Forgotten TV ep 41-Street Hawk

The 1985 ABC series Street Hawk is fully considered. The show starred Rex Smith, Joe Regalbuto, and Jeannie Wilson and was created by Bruce Lansbury, Paul M. Belous, and Robert Wolterstorff.

This podcast is designed to be listened to in three segments. Timecodes:

0-1:03:05 Intro, episode rundown

1:04:52-2:04:12 Behind the Scenes, The Machine

2:04:12-end Troubled Production, The Music, Toys/Merchandise, After Street Hawk

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The Green Hornet: A History of Radio, Motion Pictures, Comics and Television by Martin Grams Jr.

Knight Rider Legacy by Joe Huth IV and Richie F. Levine

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Superhero Story 2 by Fredrik Ekstrom is used under license by Epidemic Sound

Synthoid’s cover of The Safety Dance-Follow Synthoid on SoundCloud

Music from Street Hawk Begins, Street Hawk Adventures, and Street Hawk Returns by Giuliano Pilati Is used under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.

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Forgotten TV ep 40-Angie

The 1979-80 ABC series Angie is fully considered. Starring Donna Pescow, Robert Hays, Sharon Spelman, Doris Roberts, and Debralee Scott. Series developers Alan Eisenstock & Larry Mintz appear in the interview segment.

Timecodes:

0-52:05 Intro-series overview

52:05-2:01:05 Behind The Scenes

2:01:05-2:45:50 Conversation with Alan Eisenstock & Larry Mintz

2:45:50-end After Angie/wrapup

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Robert Hays can be found on Cameo.

Visit Alan Eisenstock at www.alaneisenstock.com

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Happier Days by Marley Brandt
The Naked Truth by Jean-Pierre Dorleac
Raised by the Stars by Nick Thomas
Unsold TV Pilots by Lee Goldberg
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