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Norman Corwin and Babylon 5
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Ben Varkentine
Aug 19, 1999, 3:00:00 AM8/19/99
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In his book "Raised on Radio (1998, Random House)," Gerald Nachman says of
Norman Corwin: "Whatever his shortcomings--purple passages, heavy-handed
irony, liberal bias--they were overcome by the programs' ambitions, impact,
superior writing, and high production values."
This struck me, because I know of JMS's fondness for Corwin, and because I feel
much the same could be said about B5. It has it's failings--as what among us
doesn't--but on balance, measured against it's successes, it's a pretty damn
good piece of work.
Just thought I'd share that.
Norman Corwin: "Whatever his shortcomings--purple passages, heavy-handed
irony, liberal bias--they were overcome by the programs' ambitions, impact,
superior writing, and high production values."
This struck me, because I know of JMS's fondness for Corwin, and because I feel
much the same could be said about B5. It has it's failings--as what among us
doesn't--but on balance, measured against it's successes, it's a pretty damn
good piece of work.
Just thought I'd share that.
Ben Varkentine
Read my drama criticism column, "A Particular Entertainment" in the Seattle
Liberal Arts Review: http://www.slar.org/
"I'm not quite tall enough to manage a Dream, but I might be able to rustle up
a Destiny."--Scott Matthewman
Jms at B5
Aug 20, 1999, 3:00:00 AM8/20/99
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I could do a hell of a lot worse than be compared with Norman....
jms
(jms...@aol.com)
B5 Official Fan Club at:
http://www.thestation.com
Ben Varkentine
Aug 21, 1999, 3:00:00 AM8/21/99
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>I could do a hell of a lot worse than be compared with Norman....
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> jms
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> jms
I sort of thought you'd see it that way...
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