"The Ray Bradbury Theater" (1985) TV series 1985-1992

User Rating:

7.7/10   

Directors:

Chris Bailey
Allan Kroeker

Writers:

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

21 May 1985 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

Plot:

A Canadian-produced fantastic anthology series scripted by famed science-fiction author Ray Bradbury...

Plot Keywords:

Anthology | Character Name In Title

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 7 wins & 8 nominations

Cast

Wayne Robson	...	Man in Store / ... (3 episodes, 1986-1992)
Desmond Kelly	...	Old Man / ... (3 episodes, 1989-1992)
Frank Whitten	...	Mailman / ... (3 episodes, 1990-1992)
Jayne Eastwood	...	Elmira Brown / ... (2 episodes, 1985-1990)
Kenneth Welsh	...	Captain Wilder / ... (2 episodes, 1985-1990)
Jennifer Dale	...	The Banshee / ... (2 episodes, 1986-1992)
Alan Scarfe	...	John Oatis Kendall / ... (2 episodes, 1986-1989)
Charles Martin Smith	...	Douglas Rogers / ... (2 episodes, 1986-1989)
Michael Copeman	...	Policeman / ... (2 episodes, 1986)
Neil Munro	...	Father / ... (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
John Bach	...	Lazlo / ... (2 episodes, 1989-1992)
Harold Gould	...	Colonel Stonesteel / ... (2 episodes, 1989-1992)
Bill Meilen	...	Jahdoo / ... (2 episodes, 1989-1992)
Patricia Phillips	...	Cynthia Fortnum / ... (2 episodes, 1989-1992)
Michael Sarrazin	...	John Colt / ... (2 episodes, 1989-1992)
Frank C. Turner	...	John Webley / ... (2 episodes, 1989)
Robert Clothier	...	Ralph (2 episodes, 1990-1992)
Michael Hurst	...	Lt. Simmons / ... (2 episodes, 1990-1992)
Sheila Moore	...	Anna / ... (2 episodes, 1990-1992)
Helen Moulder	...	Mrs. Brabbam (2 episodes, 1990-1992)
Brian Sergent	...	Boltz (2 episodes, 1990-1992)
Ken Blackburn	...	Policeman / ... (2 episodes, 1992)
Peter Rowley	...	Druggist / ... (2 episodes, 1992)

Also Known As:

"Le monde fantastique de Ray Bradbury" (Canada: French title)
"Mystery Theatre" (UK) (rerun title)
"Ray Bradbury présente" (France)
"The Bradbury Trilogy" (UK) (rerun title)
"The Ray Bradbury Theatre" (UK)

Runtime:

25 min (65 episodes)

Country:

France | UK | Canada | USA | New Zealand

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:12 | Iceland:L

Filming Locations:

Auckland, New Zealand

Company:

Alberta Filmworks

Brilliant writer - original ideas - creative stories.

Ray Bradbury is an absolutely brilliant writer. I am totally impressed with the original ideas that he evolves into thoughtful and creative stories. I had nearly given up TV when his series came to our PBS affiliate in Denver. I made it a goal, early on, to see every episode.

My favorite episodes include `There Was an Old Woman' and `A Miracle of Rare Device.' They are true masterpieces. It is also fun to look for my favorite stars in these little-known vignettes.

I grew up reading Ray Bradbury's books and I enjoyed, even more, the screen portrayals of his works. His insistence on creative control over the finished product has resulted in a legacy that he can truly be proud of. Don't miss these excellent stories!