Season 1: Episode 14 - BOOK TO SCREEN: The Circus of Dr Lao (1935) / 7 Faces of Dr Lao (1964)

The book won the 1935 Inaugural National Book award for most original book.  Set in the fictional town of Abalone, Arizona, whose inhabitants epitomize ordinary Americans as they are simultaneously backhandedly celebrated and lovingly pilloried for their emergent reactions to the wonders of magic and of everyday life. 

The film was script was written by Charles Beaumont which has a stellar cast of character actors and Tony Randall playing seven roles including the title character.  The film would receive a special Academy Award for make-up and nomination for special effects. 

Interesting facts about the film is that the Crystal Ball and Hourglass from the Wizard of Oz makes an appearance in the film along with the two headed turtle which would be featured in The Adams Family for a few episodes. 

We are joined by our special guest co-host Tristan Drue Rogers who will be us to discuss all things Dr Lao and his new book Brothers of Blood out in July 2018.

Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (3.19); Fantasy Character (3.56); Forming the Plot (7.02); Prologue (8.33); Page to Page (8.59); Commercial Break (39.08); Interview with Tristan Drue Rogers (39.41); Commercial Break (45.32); Film Trailer (46.07); Lights, Camera, Action (49.28); Epilogue (1:17.01), End Credits (1.22.31)

Opening Credits – Theme from the 7 Faces of Dr Lao – Music by Leigh Harline from the Soundtrack album 7 Faces of Dr Lao

Closing Credits – Everything is Beautiful – by Kianne Marie from the album Everything is Beautiful

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