Gore Vidal's 1957 television play is about an alien named Kreton who comes to earth to learn about war--specifically, the Civil War, but something went wrong with the time mechanism that was supposed to transport him to 1861. Instead, it's the mid-20th century. Not finding a war in progress, Kreton tries to drum one up between the US and Russia. The situation provides Vidal with an opportunity to satirize American anti-communist paranoia, Senator Joseph McCarthy, the excesses of the Cold War, and much of the popular culture ...
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Gore Vidal's 1957 television play is about an alien named Kreton who comes to earth to learn about war--specifically, the Civil War, but something went wrong with the time mechanism that was supposed to transport him to 1861. Instead, it's the mid-20th century. Not finding a war in progress, Kreton tries to drum one up between the US and Russia. The situation provides Vidal with an opportunity to satirize American anti-communist paranoia, Senator Joseph McCarthy, the excesses of the Cold War, and much of the popular culture of the 1950s. VISIT TO A SMALL PLANET was a huge Broadway hit shortly after its TV debut. This edition also includes seven more plays by Vidal.
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Acceptable. NOT SO PRETTY ACTING SCRIPT. Please expect to see FORMER ACTOR NAME on the page edge. Slight stored smell. Good binding and the dialogue flows clearly. Sometimes you need an extra. Used but still useful ACTING EDITION SCRIPT economically priced for your dramatic needs.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
I HAVE PERFORMED IN AND DIRECTED THIS GREAT GORE VIDAL SCRIPT. SAW IT IN LATE 50'SWHEN IT WAS ON NATIONAL TOUR. THE SCRIPT WAS TOTALLY RUINED BY JERRY LEWIS , NEEDLESS TO SAY THAT THE FILM RATING WAS LOW, LOW AND A FINANCIAL BUST! IF YOU GET THE CHANCE READ THIS GREAT SHOW.!!!
