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Theodore Sturgeon, science fiction writer
2 years ago
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Today I bring you praises for Theodore Sturgeon, science fiction writer most prominent in 1950's. But he also wrote for television. Two of his most recognized television works (at least for Star Trek fans) are the Star Trek: The Original Series episodes "Shore Leave" (1966) and "Amok Time" (1967).
But it is the social commentary on humanity that Sturgeon weaves into his writings that sets his writing above average. Sturgeon's stories are so thought provoking, so memorable. As an example, one of Sturgeon's stories, "Mr. Costello, Hero" is set on another planet and examine what happens to society when fear takes over. This story was presented on 'X Minus One' radio show in 1956. For reference, 'X Minus One' was a science fiction radio weekly drama from 1955 to 1958 on NBC Radio. It is amazing how well 'X Minus One' episodes have held up over the years.
If you would like to listen to "Mr. Costello, Hero", and I can recommend it is an excellent use of 25 minutes; this is the link.
Mr. Costello, Hero by Theodore Sturgeon - X Minus One (Deep-Space Psychosis, Audio Drama)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLJBSXhtnB0
Aired 3rd July 1956, on X Minus One
For more information about Theodore Sturgeon, I recommend this link.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Sturgeon
If you want to listen to more ' X Minus One' episodes, here are some links
X MINUS ONE SCIFI OLD TIME RADIO SHOWS / THE BEST OF
26 episodes
duration 10:25:11
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VURraFUZQcE
X MINUS ONE SCIFI OLD TIME RADIO SHOWS ALL NIGHT #2
another 26 episodes
duration 11:52:06
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMM17QtHWSk
Today I bring you praises for Theodore Sturgeon, science fiction writer most prominent in 1950's. But he also wrote for television. Two of his most recognized television works (at least for Star Trek fans) are the Star Trek: The Original Series episodes "Shore Leave" (1966) and "Amok Time" (1967).
But it is the social commentary on humanity that Sturgeon weaves into his writings that sets his writing above average. Sturgeon's stories are so thought provoking, so memorable. As an example, one of Sturgeon's stories, "Mr. Costello, Hero" is set on another planet and examine what happens to society when fear takes over. This story was presented on 'X Minus One' radio show in 1956. For reference, 'X Minus One' was a science fiction radio weekly drama from 1955 to 1958 on NBC Radio. It is amazing how well 'X Minus One' episodes have held up over the years.
If you would like to listen to "Mr. Costello, Hero", and I can recommend it is an excellent use of 25 minutes; this is the link.
Mr. Costello, Hero by Theodore Sturgeon - X Minus One (Deep-Space Psychosis, Audio Drama)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLJBSXhtnB0
Aired 3rd July 1956, on X Minus One
For more information about Theodore Sturgeon, I recommend this link.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Sturgeon
If you want to listen to more ' X Minus One' episodes, here are some links
X MINUS ONE SCIFI OLD TIME RADIO SHOWS / THE BEST OF
26 episodes
duration 10:25:11
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VURraFUZQcE
X MINUS ONE SCIFI OLD TIME RADIO SHOWS ALL NIGHT #2
another 26 episodes
duration 11:52:06
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMM17QtHWSk
Very cool! Theodore Sturgeon was indeed a good writer. One other who does it for me is the infamous Harlan Ellison.
TimidGrizzly
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Than you for mentioning Harlan Ellison. His works are very engaging and recommended. And for all those who do not know (not you) , he wrote "The City on the Edge of Forever" for the original Star Trek series.
