The Zorro Television Companion: A Critical Appreciation

The Zorro Television Companion: A Critical Appreciation
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The legendary Zorro, the masked renegade who rode through the night defending justice in late 18th century Spanish California, became in 1957 the topic for Walt Disney Studiosâ‚¬ first continuing live-action series and the name of a new American icon. Based on the stories of Johnston McCulley, the legend of Zorro gave birth to the archetypal dual-identity crime fighter, inspiring the creation of such future pop icons as Batman and the Lone Ranger. This book documents the conception and success of a television legend that has endured for over 40 years. The opening chapter discusses the growth of Zorro, from Johnston McCulleyâ‚¬s creation of the character in 1919 to Walt Disneyâ‚¬s adaptation of the story and its 1957 ABC premier, and provides an introduction to the star actor behind the mask, Guy Williams. Subsequent chapters reveal behind-the-scenes aspects of the action show, discussing the secrets of Zorroâ‚¬s fencing technique and daredevil stunts and giving insight into the cast, costumes, sets, crew and music of the episodes. Chapters Four through Nine deal exclusively with the content of the first and second seasons as well as the four one hour specials on Walt Disney Presents. Plot summaries are provided for each episode. The Zorro legend continued to enjoy worldwide popularity long after the filming of the final episode, and concluding chapters discuss the cultural significance of the legend outside of America, particularly in Argentina, where Guy Williams continued his career as the famous pop-culture hero off the screen.
Country USA
Brand McFarland
Manufacturer McFarland
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780786420582
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	McFarland
Manufacturer	McFarland
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780786420582
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Zorro Television Companion: A Critical Appreciation

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