wanttaja@ssc-vax.UUCP (Ronald J Wanttaja) (02/05/85)
For those of you who are discussing your favorite SF story you'd like
to see as a miniseries on TV, consider:
1. In a recent edition of TV Guide, an interview with the producer of
the new female-spies show, "Code name: Foxfire" had this gem (paraphrased,
as I don't have the article with me):
"We are NOT going to be another "Charlie's Angels". We are striving for
realism. We are more like a female version of, "The A Team."
The article in TV Guide added an editorial comment: "Which
proves what passes for reality in Hollywood." The comment was made on
the net, as to how one of the prospective "DUNE" directors wanted to
introduce a subplot of incest between Paul and his mother... are you
ready for what they'll do to your favorite?
2. Hollywood is a very closed society... if a studio is going to do a
miniseries, they will want someone experienced, with a track record. Who
is the most likely candidate for selection as producer?
GLEN LARSON... as in "Battlestar Galaxative" and "Duck Dogers"!
Consider... he has his own production company, and his series have lasted
a total of 4+ years on TV.
Are you SURE you want to see your favorite epic on the idiot box???
Ron Wanttaja
(ssc-vax!wanttaja)
"Be careful what you ask for... you may get it..."