"The Ray Bradbury Theater" (1985) TV series 1985-1992

Directors:

Allan Kroeker
Bruce McDonald
(more)

Writers:

(more)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

21 May 1985 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Sci-Fi

Plot:

A Canadian-produced fantastic anthology series scripted by famed science-fiction author Ray Bradbury...

Plot Keywords:

Anthology | Character Name In Title

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 8 wins & 8 nominations

Cast

Wayne Robson	...	Man in Store / ... (3 episodes, 1986-1992)
Desmond Kelly	...	Old Man / ... (3 episodes, 1989-1992)
Frank Whitten	...	Mailman / ... (3 episodes, 1990-1992)
Jayne Eastwood	...	Elmira Brown / ... (2 episodes, 1985-1990)
Kenneth Welsh	...	Captain Wilder / ... (2 episodes, 1985-1990)
Jennifer Dale	...	The Banshee / ... (2 episodes, 1986-1992)
Alan Scarfe	...	John Oatis Kendall / ... (2 episodes, 1986-1989)
Charles Martin Smith	...	Douglas Rogers / ... (2 episodes, 1986-1989)
Michael Copeman	...	Policeman / ... (2 episodes, 1986)
Neil Munro	...	Father / ... (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
John Bach	...	Lazlo / ... (2 episodes, 1989-1992)
Harold Gould	...	Colonel Stonesteel / ... (2 episodes, 1989-1992)
Bill Meilen	...	Jahdoo / ... (2 episodes, 1989-1992)
Patricia Phillips	...	Cynthia Fortnum / ... (2 episodes, 1989-1992)
Michael Sarrazin	...	John Colt / ... (2 episodes, 1989-1992)
Frank C. Turner	...	John Webley / ... (2 episodes, 1989)
Robert Clothier	...	Ralph (2 episodes, 1990-1992)
Michael Hurst	...	Lt. Simmons / ... (2 episodes, 1990-1992)
Sheila Moore	...	Anna / ... (2 episodes, 1990-1992)
Helen Moulder	...	Mrs. Brabbam (2 episodes, 1990-1992)
Brian Sergent	...	Boltz (2 episodes, 1990-1992)
Ken Blackburn	...	Policeman / ... (2 episodes, 1992)
Peter Rowley	...	Druggist / ... (2 episodes, 1992)

Series Directed by
Randy Bradshaw		(5 episodes, 1989-1992)
Roger Tompkins		(5 episodes, 1989-1990)
John Laing		(5 episodes, 1990-1992)
Costa Botes		(4 episodes, 1989-1992)
Brad Turner		(3 episodes, 1988-1990)
Lee Tamahori		(3 episodes, 1990-1992)
Paul Lynch		(2 episodes, 1985-1990)
Bruce Pittman		(2 episodes, 1986-1992)
Tom Cotter		(2 episodes, 1988)
Bruce MacDonald		(2 episodes, 1988)
Ian Mune		(2 episodes, 1992)
Peter Sharp		(2 episodes, 1992)
John Philip Dayton		(unknown episodes)
Allan Kroeker		(unknown episodes)
Bruce McDonald		(unknown episodes)
Anne Wheeler		(unknown episodes)

Series Writing credits
Ray Bradbury		(58 episodes, 1985-1992)
John Philip Dayton		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
John Philip Dayton	....	segment producer (unknown episodes)
Fern Field	....	supervising producer (unknown episodes)
Larry Wilcox	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Tony Winley	....	line producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
John Massari		(1 episode, 1986)
Christopher Dedrick		(unknown episodes)
Louis Natale		(unknown episodes)
Donald Quan		(unknown episodes)

Series Cinematography by
Brian R.R. Hebb		(unknown episodes)

Series Film Editing by
Roger Mattiussi		(1 episode, 1985)
Allan Lee		(1 episode, 1988)

Series Production Design by
Robert Pearson		(1 episode, 1985)
Alicia Keywan		(1 episode, 1986)

Series Set Decoration by
Elinor Rose Galbraith		(unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
Neale Joudrie	....	assistant unit manager (unknown episodes)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
David J. Webb	....	first assistant director (5 episodes, 1989-1992)
Karen Lee Hall	....	second assistant director (3 episodes, 1986)
George Lyle	....	first assistant director (unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Phil Chitty	....	construction manager (22 episodes, 1992)
Kirk Cheney	....	construction manager (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
John McKay	....	supervising sound editor (14 episodes, 1992)
Andy Malcolm	....	foley artist (6 episodes, 1985-1986)
Alan Hardiman	....	sound effects editor (unknown episodes, 1989-1990)
Stuart French	....	production sound mixer (unknown episodes)
Allen Ormerod	....	sound re-recording mixer (unknown episodes)
Tim Prebble	....	sound effects editor (unknown episodes)

Series Special Effects by
Brian Q. Kelley	....	effects editorial (3 episodes, 1990)

Series Visual Effects by
Lisa Atkinson	....	development and pre-production (6 episodes, 1985-1986)

Series Stunts
Peter Cox	....	stunts (1 episode, 1985)
Rick Forsayeth	....	stunts (1 episode, 1985)
Terry McGauran	....	stunts (1 episode, 1985)
Dwayne McLean	....	stunt coordinator (1 episode, 1985)
Brent Meyer	....	stunts (1 episode, 1985)
Leslie Munro	....	stunts (1 episode, 1985)
Bill Williams	....	stunts (1 episode, 1985)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Ira Cohen	....	gaffer (unknown episodes)
Kim Olsen	....	grip (unknown episodes)

Series Music Department
John Massari	....	composer: additional music / composer: theme music / ... (65 episodes, 1985-1992)
Christopher Dedrick	....	orchestrator (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Alberta Filmworks
• Atlantis Films
• Ellipse Programme
• Granada Television

Distributors

• Astral Video (1985) (Canada) (VHS)
• CCA (????) (Japan) (VHS)
• Echo Bridge Home Entertainment (2005) (USA) (DVD) (complete series)
• Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (VHS)
• Independent Television (ITV)
• Showtime Networks (original airing)

Also Known As:

Le monde fantastique de Ray Bradbury (Canada: French title)
Mystery Theatre (UK) (rerun title)
Ray Bradbury présente (France)
The Bradbury Trilogy (UK) (rerun title)
The Ray Bradbury Theatre (UK)

Runtime:

25 min (65 episodes)

Country:

France | UK | Canada | USA | New Zealand

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:12 | Iceland:L

Filming Locations:

Auckland, New Zealand

Company:

Alberta Filmworks

Quality despite a low budget.....

This was one of the best genre shows on tv since the original TWLIGHT ZONE. RAY BRADBURY THEATRE had a quality missing from most conventional genre tv shows. Bradbury himself had creative control, I suppose this was wise. The version of the martian Chronicles that aired in this program was far superior to the one aired on NBC. What this show lacked in budget, it made up for in quality and depth of prose. My favorite entry into this program was the episode with BEN CROSS, in which martians are planing on invading earth,yet when they get here they become a multi media sensation and get sucked into the entertainment industry via seedy lawers, and agents. To put it simply.....they sell out. This episode was ultimately a commentary on the entertainment business. This show originally aired on HBO and got a instant cult following. I always like the cold open where bradbury would be sitting in his office surrounded by special effects models, posters, etc.