Superman: Serial to Cereal
by Gary H. Grossman
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Author: Gary H. GrossmanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1977-08
ISBN: 0445040548
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Popular Library
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Book Review: A gem of steel!
Summary: 5 Stars
For years the most notable book about the great "Adventures of Superman" tv show and writer Gary H. Grossman has done a truly super job. The author, like many of us weaned on 50's television, clearly loved this show and had seemingly tracked down all actors or crew members alive in the 1970's for a complete retrospective. For the first time we get to relive the trials and tribulations of bringing Superman to the small screen and are given key insights on why the show has weaved a sort of magic for generations of viewers (with just a shoe-string budget). Best of all, Grossman paints a wonderful memory of George Reeves- still in my book the definite Man of Steel. Although the actor felt the role was beneath his talent, the man's kindness and charisma can be felt on every page.
Grossman also briefly covers the 1940's Superman serials starring Kirk Allyn. These serials have their fans but act here as sort of a dry run before the tv show takes center stage. With the "Adventures of Superman" now getting their due on DVD, this book, if you can find it, will be the perfect companion.
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