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(More customer reviews)Studio One ran for nine years on CBS and presented a wide range of dramas and received 18-Emmy nominations and a total of five Emmy wins. Its story began in 1948 when a CBS executive took one of their long-running radio programs and adapted it to television. It was one of several drama anthology series which were common in the 1950's and had a single sponsor. However, its quality was superior to many of the others.
This collection features 17 restored and remastered episodes along with bonus materials. The episodes include:
Twelve Angry Men - long thought lost, a copy was discovered in 2003.
Wuthering Heights
1984
The Arena
June Moon
Dino - Sal Mineo reprised his role here in the 1957 film.
Julius Caesar
Pontius Pilate
The Storm - an exceptionally good crime drama
Confessions of a Nervous Man
The Remarkable Incident at Carson Corners
Dark Possession
The Death and Life of Larry Benson
The Strike
The Medium
An Almanac on Liberty
Summer Pavilion
The guest stars in these episodes include include Charlton Heston, Art Carney, Jack Lemmon, Leslie Nielsen, Norman Fell, Sal Mineo, Elizabeth Montgomery, Vaughn Taylor, Lorne Greene and Lee Remick.
BONUS FEATURES:
Footage from the Archive of American Television Utilizing Interview Excerpts about Studio One
Excerpts from The Paley Center's Studio One Seminar
Interview with Director Paul Nickell
PLUS: Collectible - 52-page Booklet with Detailed Information about Each Anthology Episode
The expense is probably due to the fact that Studio One was filmed only in kinescope for the purpose of re-broadcasting across timezones. In the 40's and early 50's nobody ever considered the possibility of reruns that might go on for years and bring in a continued revenue stream. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were about the only two TV stars to have the foresight to have their show shot in 35mm. That is one of the reasons why reruns of the show "I Love Lucy" have been ubiquitous for years. The video was in good shape.
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"A pinnacle of the Golden Age of Television, "Studio One" presented a wide range of memorable dramas and received 18-Emmy nominations and five wins during its prestigious nine-year-run on CBS. Showcasing some of the greatest talents of the era, this groundbreaking series created an enormous impact and still remains a treasured part of America's broadcasting history. Embracing the work of some of television's most iconic writers, directors, actors and technical artists, the Studio One Anthology features the complete 1954 original television production of "Twelve Angry Men" and is highlighted by early performances by Charlton Heston, Art Carney, Jack Lemmon and Leslie Nielsen as well as teleplays written by Rod Serling and Gore Vidal. Also included as part of this 6-DVD release are all the original Westinghouse commercials as well as extensive archival interviews and other rare bonus materials. INCLUDES 17 RESTORED ""STUDIO ONE"" DRAMAS: "1984" (original broadcast: September 21, 1953) "An Almanac of Liberty" (original broadcast: November 8, 1954) "The Arena" (original broadcast: April 8, 1956) "Confessions of a Nervous Man" (original broadcast: November 30, 1953) "Dark Possession" (original broadcast: February 15, 1954) "The Death and Life of Larry Benson" (original broadcast: May 31, 1954) "Dino" (original broadcast: January 2, 1956) "Julius Caesar" (original broadcast: August 1, 1955) "June Moon" (original broadcast: June 22, 1949) "The Medium" (original broadcast: December 12, 1948) "Pontius Pilate" (original broadcast: April 7, 1952) "The Remarkable Incident at Carson Corners" (original broadcast: January 11, 1954) "The Storm" (original broadcast: October 17, 1949) "The Strike" (original broadcast: June 7, 1954) "Summer Pavilion" (original broadcast: May 2, 1955) "Twelve Angry Men" (original broadcast: September 26, 1954) "Wuthering Heights" (original broadcast: October 30, 1950) Featuring Rare Performances From:Eddie Albert, Art Carney, Robert Cummings, Norman Fell, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Lorne Greene, Charlton Heston, Marsha Hunt, Jack Lemmon, Sal Mineo, Elizabeth Montgomery, Leslie Nielsen, Barbara O'Neil, Lee Remick, Eva Marie Saint EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES: -The Paley Center for Media's "Studio One Seminar" -Excerpted interview with director Paul Nickell from The Paley Center for Media's "Studio One Video History" -Voices from the Archive: Studio One-related footage from the Archive of America Television -Studio One historical overview and rediscovery featurette ALSO INCLUDES:52-page book featuring written contributions by Gore Vidal, the Archive of American Television and Larry James Gianakos (author of Television Drama Series Programming: A Comprehensive Chronicle)"
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