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Post by peterleslie on Dec 15, 2020 20:12:43 GMT
Hi folks, just thought I'd flag up a very recently published book on the 1970s ATV anthology 'Thriller', maybe a good idea for a Christmas pressie. Although all the episodes survive given its release on DVD, I believe some of the extended versions originally shown in the US are now missing? Looks like a meaty effort at over 740 pages and seems to be available at a 15% discount until Fri Dec 18th, using the code WINTER15 (at lulu.com) Here's the 'British' link, also available across the world in local currency. A THRILLER in Every Corner |
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Post by timmunton on Dec 16, 2020 23:09:20 GMT
I watched some a couple of years back (& hope to watch the rest at some point). Series 1, Episode 2: 'Possession' was superb & one of the most sinister things I've ever seen.
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Post by peterleslie on Dec 28, 2020 9:26:03 GMT
A reminder for anyone thinking to getting this, the 15% discount voucher off the total price expires tonight (just before midnight UK time). And now Lulu have another 15% discount code in place - runs until Jan 1 ... it's NEWYOU15 (case sensitive) |
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Post by brianfretwell on Jan 2, 2021 10:23:12 GMT
That code makes me think of Logan's Run (the film) and the face changing salon.
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Post by peterleslie on Jan 9, 2021 12:49:59 GMT
Been reading the early 'production cycle' chapter. Extensive detail of all the stages of rehearsal and studio production of the time, choc full of personal anecdote by those that were there. A real treat to read about mechanics of British TV of this period with reference to experiments in technique like rehearse-record and the use of four wall sets, fascinating stuff way beyond that of a narrow production guide to series itself.
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Post by peterleslie on Jan 12, 2021 17:26:48 GMT
Been reading the early 'production cycle' chapter. Extensive detail of all the stages of rehearsal and studio production of the time, choc full of personal anecdote by those that were there. A real treat to read about mechanics of British TV of this period with reference to experiments in technique like rehearse-record and the use of four wall sets, fascinating stuff way beyond that of a narrow production guide to series itself. And the machinations of ITC's New York office in creating the 'movie' versions and then selling them all over the world to great success over a 15 year window has been a revelation. Also lovely are the many anecdotal reminiscences by those who worked on the show and at ATV Elstree studios in general during the 1970s. I see there are now two very informative reviews posted on the book's page at Lulu.com A THRILLER in Every Corner at Lulu.com |
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Post by peterleslie on Jan 18, 2021 9:53:50 GMT
Currently fascinating to read about the multitude of broadcasts across Europe, with title changes, dubbing and matching the series into the giallo and krimi genres in Italy and Germany respectively. And the interesting two variants seen in Hungary.
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Post by peterleslie on Jan 25, 2021 9:58:47 GMT
The chapters dealing with the production of the special features destined for several of the DVD releases have proved fascinating, not least in a wealth of anecdotes and detail by those involved. Getting lost in country lanes, tombstones, railway signalers all play their part! Details regarding the worldwide search for original master tapes and subsequent restoration work are also included including some missing 'assets' and the machinations to get around the problems. What is also particular useful throughout are the footnotes on each page, unobtrusive to the main text, but a good way to following up further reading on specific topics or chasing up a reference or two. I see the lulu page for the book now has some extensive reviews, each highlighting particular aspects of the text which have impressed the particular reader. Anyone thinking of getting this, really recommend it - paints an evocative picture of how telly was made during this period nearly 50 years ago and all in a nicely chatty but nevertheless forensic style. I'm loving it! www.lulu.com/en/gb/shop/martin-marshall/a-thriller-in-every-corner/paperback/product-vqd6n5.html |
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Post by peterleslie on Feb 1, 2021 9:10:19 GMT
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Post by Jaspal Cheema on Feb 6, 2021 13:07:06 GMT
I've always loved this series from scary half-remembered scenes from my childhood in the 1970s to it's Saturday afternoon repeats on BRAVO in the '90s (I used to tape them and watch them in early hours of Sunday morning for added effect!).I've already ordered it and I can't wait to pore over it's fascinating contents.I have both box-sets-The complete Network one and the 1st season Carlton one.One of the scariest and best episodes must be Someone At The Top Of The Stairs with Donna Mills-genuinely frightening and suspenseful.I watched it a few years ago and don't remember ever seeing something so frightening on British Television!
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Post by peterleslie on Feb 6, 2021 15:51:01 GMT
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Post by peterleslie on Feb 10, 2021 9:49:28 GMT
I've always loved this series from scary half-remembered scenes from my childhood in the 1970s to it's Saturday afternoon repeats on BRAVO in the '90s (I used to tape them and watch them in early hours of Sunday morning for added effect!).I've already ordered it and I can't wait to pore over it's fascinating contents.I have both box-sets-The complete Network one and the 1st season Carlton one.One of the scariest and best episodes must be Someone At The Top Of The Stairs with Donna Mills-genuinely frightening and suspenseful.I watched it a few years ago and don't remember ever seeing something so frightening on British Television! Wonderful reminiscences. Reminds me of some of my memories (and a few of my friends too) of catching those early stories as a child and then delighting in seeing the 'peephole' versions again thanks to Bravo 20 years later! A THRILLER in Every Corner |
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Post by Jaspal Cheema on Feb 10, 2021 23:18:02 GMT
I also had a couple of VHS videos of two episodes that were released as the American edits-A Killer in every corner and Killer with Two Faces-both with newly filmed intros and closing credits.There was a British release of 2 episodes with a whole slew of other ITC releases in the 90s wasn't there?
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Post by peterleslie on Feb 11, 2021 10:15:41 GMT
I also had a couple of VHS videos of two episodes that were released as the American edits-A Killer in every corner and Killer with Two Faces-both with newly filmed intros and closing credits.There was a British release of 2 episodes with a whole slew of other ITC releases in the 90s wasn't there? Yeah, four stories were released in Britain on two tapes in the 90s ... been recently reading about the 15 that got a US video release in the book, mostly on 'Thriller Video' which were often hosted by Elvira, but not the 'Thriller' stories. The book has a huge amount of detail on those new intros and closing credits featured on the movie versions and those involved with these, really fascinating stuff!! |
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Post by peterleslie on Feb 20, 2021 11:42:12 GMT
Just been catching up with some of the success of the show across Europe, and significantly 'Thriller' made quite a splash behind the iron curtain, in Poland and especially Hungary where two versions of each story were produced. ITC sold it to multiple stations in Italy too, sometimes concurrently .. RAI, Canal 5, regional stations in Turin, TV Elefant and others - often billed under the 'giallo' strand. Really fascinating stuff for anyone with an interest on how British TV was marketed and broadcast abroad. A THRILLER in Every Corner |
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