Harlan Ellison
Also Known As: Cord Wainer Bird, Cordwainer Bird
Biography: Harlan Jay Ellison (May 27, 1934 – June 28, 2018) was an American writer, known for his prolific and influential work in New Wave speculative fiction and for his outspoken, combative personality. His published works include more than 1,700 short stories, novellas, screenplays, comic book scripts, teleplays, essays, and a wide range of criticism covering literature, film, television, and print media. Some of his best-known works include the 1967 Star Trek episode "The City on the Edge of Forever", considered by some to be the greatest episode of Star Trek ever(he subsequently wrote a book about the experience that includes his original screenplay), his A Boy and His Dog cycle (which was made into a film), and his short stories "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" and "'Repent, Harlequin!' Said the Ticktockman". He was also editor and anthologist for Dangerous Visions (1967) and Again, Dangerous Visions (1972). Ellison won numerous awards, including multiple Hugos, Nebulas, and Edgars.
Department: Writing
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Deathday: June 28, 2018
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The Godson
Overview: An ambitious mobster, Marko, makes the local brothel into a rousing success after double-crossing the mafia Don. This of course angers certain people who come after him.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-01-01
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Dreams with Sharp Teeth
Overview: The documentary story of Harlan Ellison
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-06-04
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Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman
Overview: A brief history of the DC Comics character Batman, created by Bob Kane in 1939.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-15
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Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Overview: Documentary about the great 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton, featured on the 2005 DVD release "The Val Lewton Horror Collection."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-04
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To My Great Chagrin: The Unbelievable Story of Brother Theodore
Overview: He is considered to be one of the most significant links in the history of comedy, admired by such people as Eric Bogosian and Woody Allen. His television appearances have spanned from Merv Griffin to Dick Cavett to David Letterman. His long-running Off-Broadway show was hailed as "diabolical genius". He is Brother Theodore. A former millionaire playboy in the late1930's of Germany, Theodore endured the sobering loss of his entire family, his fortune, and his own identity, as a survivor of Dachau concentration camp. Shipped to America humiliated and stunned, Theodore yearned to reclaim his high-status and wealth. Continually haunted by his loss, and hindered as a displaced foreigner, he tapped "the power of despair" to re-invent himself, capitalizing on his dark, existential humor - to become one of America's most respected humorists and monologists.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-09-09
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Television: The Enchanted Mirror
Overview: Details the impact of television on people and social institutions.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-08-01
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The Masters of Comic Book Art
Overview: Interviews with icons in the comic book world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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Pencils Down! The 100 Days of the Writers Guild Strike
Overview: In 2007, the Writers Guild of America, the Screenwriters Union, hit an impasse in their contract negotiations with the Studios. At the center of the dispute was jurisdiction over the internet. Unable to make progress, the WGA called a strike which brought Hollywood to a halt for 100 days.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-01-01
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40 Years of Star Trek
Overview: The Space Channel celebrates the 40th anniversary of the original STAR TREK. Produced by Mark Askwith, hosted by Jonathan Llyr and featuring interviews with George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, William Shatner, Peter David, Michael Okuda, Denise Okuda, F. Murray Abraham, Lawrence Montaigne, Leonard Nimoy, Garrett Wang, France Nuyen, Michael Reeve, George Clayton Johnson, Denise Crosby, Marc Scott Zicree, Garfield Reeves-Stevens, D.C. Fontana, Scott Bakula, Jolene Blalock, DeForest Kelley, LeVar Burton, Dr. Mae Jemison, Rob Salem, Walter Koenig, J.G. Hertzler, Dean Devlin, Harlan Ellison, Richard Arnold, Jeffrey Combs, Rick Berman, Bjo Trimble, Jim Lee, Alice Cooper, and Robert Picardo.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-01-01
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Impressions of Dune
Overview: Documentary about the making of Dune.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-03-28
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The Overstreet World of Comic Books
Overview: A candid and in-depth look at the creators, the culture, and the collectibility of comics.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-01-01
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Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
Overview: A documentary about one of the most influential science fiction writers of the 1950s and 1960s. Charles Beaumont was responsible for penning some of the most memorable Twilight Zone episodes before his untimely death at age 38.
Genres: Documentary Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-03-27
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Clark Ashton Smith: The Emperor of Dreams
Overview: Clark Ashton Smith was a poet, fantasist, sculptor, and painter. This lyrical documentary explore's Smith's work and life as a solitary artist living in Auburn, California. It features interviews with leading scholars such as S. T. Joshi, Scott Connors, Ron Hilger, and legendary writer Harlan Ellison. Donald Sidney-Fryer is featured as a sort of tour guide to Smith's Auburn.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-10-05
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