Ray Bradbury
Birthday: 1920-08-22
Place of Birth: Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
Biography: Ray Douglas Bradbury (August 22, 1920 - June 5, 2012) was an American fantasy, horror, science fiction, and mystery writer. Best known for his dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451 (1953) and for the science fiction stories gathered together as The Martian Chronicles (1950) and The Illustrated Man (1951), Bradbury is one of the most celebrated among 20th and 21st century American writers of speculative fiction. Many of Bradbury's works have been adapted into television shows or films.
Movies
C.S. Lewis: Dreamer of Narnia
A documentary about the life and faith of C.S. Lewis and his inspiration for the Chronicles of Narni...
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How to Live Forever
Director Mark Wexler embarks on a worldwide trek to investigate just what it means to grow old and w...
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The Halloween Tree
Four children learn the origins of Halloween customs while trying to save the life of their friend....
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The Sci-Fi Boys
Legendary all-stars of cinema bring to life the evolution of science-fiction and special effects fil...
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The Stan Freberg Commercials
Collection of commercials on VHS tape included with the CD box set, "The Tip of the Freberg." Also ...
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Playboy's 25th Anniversary Celebration
A salute to Playboy Magazine on the occasion of its twenty-fifth anniversary, hosted by founding pub...
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Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Famous Monster takes a fast-paced, colorful look at the life of science fiction's greatest fan - For...
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The Ray Bradbury Theater: A Sound of Thunder
S04E06 of "The Ray Bradbury Theater." A company provides big game hunters with expeditions to the pa...
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The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal
Among the legends of Hollywood, George Pal takes his place as a true visionary, an innovator and a s...
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In Search of Tarzan with Jonathan Ross
A look at Tarzan on the big and small screen with interviews with some of those who have played him....
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Hooray for Horrorwood
Forrest J. Ackerman styles himself as the number-one fan of science fiction and horror movies, and h...
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Universal Horror
A documentary about the era of classic monster movies that were made at Universal Studios during the...
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The Harryhausen Chronicles
As an actor, director and producer, Ray Harryhausen has been a vibrant figure in Hollywood, working ...
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The Making of 'Fahrenheit 451'
The making of the classic science-fiction film Fahrenheit 451, and includes interviews with cast and...
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Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me
Documentary about the life and work of Ray Harryhausen....
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The Tramp and the Dictator
A look at the parallel lives of Charlie Chaplin and Adolf Hitler and how they crossed with the creat...
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In Search of Oz
BBC 2 produced this documentary on the Oz books of L. Frank Baum and the films and fantasies that th...
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Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces
Lon Chaney, the silent movie star and makeup artist, renowned for his various characterizations and ...
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The Whimsical World of Oz
A promotional piece for the Disney film "Return to Oz", that also traces the history of the Oz books...
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Hugh Hefner: American Playboy
With his magazine Hugh Hefner changed the face of publishing, combining titillation with hard-edged ...
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Infinite Horizons: Space Beyond Apollo
For fans of science, both fact and fiction, this special provides a fascinating look into the future...
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Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
There’s only one person who so accurately personifies movie magic in the history of film, and that m...
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Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
A documentary about one of the most influential science fiction writers of the 1950s and 1960s. Cha...
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Rich and Famous
Two literary women compete for 20 years: one writes for the critics; the other one, to get rich....
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Any Friend of Nicholas Nickleby Is a Friend of Mine
The arrival in a small town of a stranger who calls himself 'Charles Dickens' makes a magical and la...
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Corwin
Biography of Norman Corwin, the great writer, producer and director of the Golden Age of Radio. Acto...
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The Ray Bradbury Theater: And So Died Riabouchinska
S02E12 of “The Ray Bradbury Theater.” A ventriloquist is implicated in the murder of a man at a thea...
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Pulp Fiction: The Golden Age of Storytelling
This program profiles writers of the 20s, 30s, and 40s--known as the Pulp Fiction era. These writers...
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The Stan Freberg Federal Budget Review
Stan Freberg lampoons the federal government in this musical comedy special....
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Out of Print
Out of Print, narrated by Meryl Streep, draws us into the topsy-turvy world of words, illuminating t...
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The AckerMonster Chronicles!
Nudism. Esperanto. KING KONG. Sci-Fi. What do all of these things have in common? Simple: Forrest J...
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Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
For over a half century, Ray Harryhausen has amazed and inspired countless filmmakers and fans aroun...
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