Why Time Travel is a Core Element of Science Fiction




TV Confidential with Ed Robertson show

Summary: TVC 618:1: Part 2 of our roundtable discussion with Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, director, and novelist Joseph Dougherty (thirtysomething, Pretty Little Liars, A Screenwriter’s Companion) about obscure science fiction television series from the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s. Joe’s new sci-fi novel, The First Cylinder, draws inspiration from Kurt Vonnegut, Ray Bradbury, and War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells, only it tells the story of the invasion of Mars from the perspective of the Martians. Tony Figueroa and Dan Farren are also with us. Topics this segment include why the concept of time travel is a popular theme in all forms of science fiction. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices