3 chapters across the catalog
The 1935 novel "It Can't Happen Here" by Sinclair Lewis was the original inspiration for the 1980s television miniseries "V." NBC executives reportedly found the original script about American fascism too cerebral, leading producers to replace the fascists with man-eating extraterrestrials.
Costa Concordia Sinking, Titanic Movie Comparisons
Media coverage of the *Costa Concordia* disaster is analyzed for its constant comparisons to the *Titanic*. The hosts note that ABC is conveniently promoting a *Titanic* miniseries for the 100th anniversary of the sinking. They mock Captain Schettino's claim that he "tripped and fell" into a lifeboat as the ship was listing.
Atlas Shrugged Film, Miniseries History, Ken Burns
The conversation shifts to the difficulty of adapting Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged into a film. The hosts discuss the potential for a miniseries format, reminiscing about classic long-form television like Roots and Shogun. They also critique the "Ken Burns effect" in documentaries, suggesting his style contributed to the decline of traditional miniseries.
