A Slow Fade to Black

Episode aired Mar 27, 1964
1h

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7.1/10

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Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)

Adventure Comedy Crime Drama Mystery

An old-time movie studio executive is the victim of a corporate takeover. In his waning days, he takes his anger out on everyone around him, from family to movie stars, and vainly attempts t... Read allAn old-time movie studio executive is the victim of a corporate takeover. In his waning days, he takes his anger out on everyone around him, from family to movie stars, and vainly attempts to push through an outdated movie project.An old-time movie studio executive is the victim of a corporate takeover. In his waning days, he takes his anger out on everyone around him, from family to movie stars, and vainly attempts to push through an outdated movie project.

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In 1967, Universal Pictures released this episode to theaters with 20 minutes additional footage as "The Movie Maker".

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8/10

Neglected Rod Steiger Classic Long Overdue for DVD or Blu-Ray Release

Rod Steiger masterfully portrays an aging movie mogul hopelessly rebelling against a new Hollywood. Fine supporting cast. Originally released as an hour long episode as part of the Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theater TV series. Written by Rod Serling, the episode had so impressed Universal producers that additional content was added for a 1967 theatrical release as "The Movie Maker" (Dir. Joseph Lejtes). But with the Paley Media Arts Center, NYC being apparently the sole holder, this movie and/or TV episode is virtually inaccessible to most viewers. Hopefully, Universal, ShoutFactory, Criterion, Kino or Amazon can make a long overdue DVD or Blu-Ray release finally happen.