Tales of Tomorrow 1 (1952)

Tales of Tomorrow was the first sci-fi series that targeted the imaginations of its adult viewers, much like its cousin The Twilight Zone. Includes Frankenstein (Lon Chaney, Jr. 1/18/52), The Crystal Egg (Thomas Mitchell. 2/29/42), Appointment on Mars (Leslie Nielsen. 6/27/52) and Ice from Space (Paul Newman. 8/8/52). B&w/104 min/NR. Product Description

Tomorrowland

TALES OF TOMORROW was the televison predecessor of such anthologies as "One Step Beyond," "The Twilight Zone" and "The Outer Limits." Many of this show's stories were based on classic fiction while other scripts were written by some of the best names in mid-20th Century fantasy/sci-fi. The four season #1 episodes here originally aired on ABC-TV, Fridays at 9:30 p.m.

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Parenthetical episode numbers, titles, original airdates and cast members are included below.

(#39) Appointment on Mars (6/27/52) - Leslie Nielson/William Redfield/Robert Keith Jr.
(.#9) The Crystal Egg (10/12/51) - Thomas Mitchell/Edgar Stehli/Josephine Brown
(#16) Frankenstein (1/18/52) - John Newland/Lon Chaney, Jr./Mary Alice Moore
(#43) Ice from Space (8/8/52) - Edmon Ryan/Raymond Bailey/Michael Gorrin/Paul Newman (in support) August 5, 2007

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