Morreale, Joanne
The Outer Limits (TV Milestones)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780814347454
- author:
- Morreale, Joanne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wayne State University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 12.7 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Modern, 20th Century,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Outer Limits: A Television Milestone This book explores the groundbreaking television series The Outer Limits (ABC 1963?65), highlighting its unique approach to genre fiction and social commentary. Author Joanne Morreale argues that the show's use of science fiction and horror tropes was a deliberate attempt to challenge viewers and provoke thought. Through five chapters, Morreale examines the show's distinctive characteristics, including its gothic melodrama and creative adaptation of cultural sources. The Outer Limits is shown to have been a pioneering force in television, influencing contemporary shows such as Star Trek, The X-Files, and Black Mirror. This book provides insight into the show's innovative approach to storytelling and its enduring impact on popular culture. The Outer Limits was more than just a television program - it was a disruptive force that made audiences uncomfortable. Morreale reveals how the show's themes, including Cold War paranoia and anxiety about technology, continue to resonate today.
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