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Episode Guides, Histories, and Cast and Credits
for 62 Prime Time Shows, 1959 through 1989
by Mark Phillips and Frank Garcia

Science Fiction Television Series: Episode Guides, Histories, Cast and Credits is a
comprehensive showcase of 62 prime-time science fiction TV series produced from 1959-1989.
Each program is covered with an in-depth chapter, with detailed episode guides.
Plus, conversations with actors, writers, directors and producers.

REVIEWS

 
 
“This excellent guide to U.S. SF series serves up a cornucopia of information with descriptive episode guides, fascinating narratives and behind the scenes glimpses....much of the material is unique...extremely readable...”
Anthony J. Adam, The Library Journal

“An all encompassing guide to 40 years of science fiction television...the authors have accumulated a lifetime’s worth of wacky and weird anecdotes...”
Alex Strachan, The Vancouver Sun

“An indispensable book that you should have in your collection. It’s a whopping 691 pages and has photos through-out. Each series is given a historical overview, with interviews with writers, producers, directors, actors, cameramen and more! Plus you get episode guides with correct titles, complete guest star information and trivia. There is also appendixes covering unsold pilots and Emmy Award nominees and winners. It costs $75 dollars but it is well worth it. My highest recommendation.”
Andy Mangels, Hollywood Heroes

"Fact-filled entries in this enjoyable and useful book...interesting for fans, with more than enough information to be valuable as a reference
source..."
Choice

“It delivers more than its sub-title suggests...a massive work....”
Classic Images

“Truly impressive...it’s one of those reference books that you just can’t put down...a heavy yet awesome achievement.”
David McDonnell, Editor - STARLOG

“A fantastic job...a godsend to science fiction fans.”
Diane Albert, The TV Collector

“A book this rich extends its function beyond occasionally consulting. It becomes a companion to discovery...All of this is conveyed via extensive research, as well as 250 interviews, with many telling their stories for the first time...each series entry has a full history and the most comprehensive episode guides I have ever seen.”
Paul Holbrook, The Big Reel

“This huge book details every episode with credits and plots of 62 prime time shows....it is a valuable reference work....an extensive index.”
PsychOtroniC

“A meticulously crafted work by authors with an awesome knowledge of the field. Of particular interest are the actors’ observations about their roles, which are woven into the series’ introductory essays. Rounding out this excellent work is an extensive index...Science Fiction Television Series will become the definitive guide in the field.”
Richard Grefrath, Performing Arts

"If there was a series that you just can’t think of the title, grab a copy of this book and never feel alone in the universe again.”
Sci-Fi Channel, The

"This volume is a godsend. This is one of the most comprehensive reference guides ever...we’re treated to a meticulously researched overview of each entry, packed with quotes and background information. There’s new info about the most familiar of series and detailed background on the obscurities is astonishing. It costs a bomb but it’s worth it."
SFX Magazine (United Kingdom)

"As a first cut, Science Fiction Television Series is first-rate. Its scope is fairly thorough while the synopses are terrific...some quotes are rudely interesting....it’s fun, it’s unpretentious and it’s as close as this genre will probably get to serious, scholarly attention."
Tamara Hladik, Sci-Fi Weekly

“Science Fiction Television Series sets a new standard for comprehensive coverage, surpassing the most recent contender, Roger Fulton’s exemplary but inconsistent, Encyclopedia of TV Science Fiction...although not inexpensive, Phillips’ and Garcia’s book should be the cornerstone of anyone serious about building a reference library on science fiction television. Given the amount and quality of material presented, it’s a bargain.”
Television Chronicles #7

“Paging through this book will cause a memory cascade which has to be experienced to be believed...it covers its subject in splendid detail, with 62 series handled thoroughly, while 30 more receive abbreviated coverage. It’s entertaining and informative...the essays are not puff pieces - sometimes the series’ participants have unpleasant memories of one another (see the Lost in Space profile for a great example)...public libraries need this book...I guarantee it will fly off the shelf....Highly recommended.”
Tom Pearson, VOYA

“The title tells it all and it’s all here...the complete scoop on 30 years worth of TV science fiction.”
Videoscope

 
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