Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #97656 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-10
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Synopsis
Think of any cult/fantasy television show of the 1960s or '70s and the chances are that they were created by ITC, the company owned by legendary media tycoon Lew Grade. For the first time in one book, the incredible stories behind the making of these enduringly popular shows are told by the actors, directors and creators involved in bringing them to the small screen. Robert Sellers' stellar list of almost fifty interviewees includes such international stars as Sir Roger Moore, Tony Curtis and Robert Vaughn; legendary animators Sylvia and Gerry Anderson; Jane Henson, widow of Muppets creator Jim Henson; Oscar nominated director Franco Zeffirelli; and cult stars such as Peter Wyngarde and Ian Ogilvy. Arranged in eight chronological sections, "Cult TV: The Golden Age of ITC" contains a wealth of anecdotes and detail that will delight fans of these remarkable series and cult television in general. The book is introduced with a foreword from former "James Bond" and "The Saint" star, Sir Roger Moore and contains an afterword by Gerry Anderson.

Customer Reviews

classy book
Clearly the author has spent a huge amount of time researching this book.A wealth of information on some classic TV.Not too anal,The author tells the history of ITC with style,he has interviewed many people who tell a fascinating story.

Excellent Overview Of Some of ITCs Best Known Series
THE PERSUADERS!, THUNDERBIRDS, THE PRISONER, THE CHAMPIONS, SPACE:1999...the position of Lord Lew Grades ITC company in the cult tv market is examined in this book. If you want to wallow in nostalgia about some of your favourite tv shows of the 60s and 70s, then this is for you.

My only gripe would be the brief coverage given to some series, and obviously there are favourites which perhaps could have been included. But overall a splendid summary of ITC output, illustrated with b+w pics and including comments from ITC actors, actresses and production staff, many of which have been obtained in new and recent interviews.

Recommended.