Experimental Television, Test Films, Pilots and Trial Series, 1925 through 1995

Download or read book Experimental Television, Test Films, Pilots and Trial Series, 1925 through 1995 written by Vincent Terrace and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-10-16 with total page 799 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Test films, pilots, trial series, limited runs, summer tryouts--by whatever name, televison networks have produced thousands of experimental shows that never made it into the regular line-up. Some were actually shown, but failed to gain an audience; many others never even made it on the air. This work includes more than 3,000 experimental television programs, both aired and unaired, that almost became a series. Entries include length, network, air date (if appropriate), a fact-filled plot synopsis, cast, guest stars, producer, director, writer, and music coordinator. Fully indexed.