Before , there was . Science fiction television has its roots in this live, action-packed series that captured the imagination of Americans from 1950 to 1955, when space travel was just a dream. This book explores the freewheeling spirit of live TV, where anything could go wrong before millions of viewers—and often did. It spotlights (often in personal interviews) the risk-taking cast and crew who laid vital groundwork for television today. Included are episode logs for both television and radio shows as well as a complete guide to memorabilia.