Starter of this subject: D.Bacca
Last post in this subject: 12/20/2000
Messages in this subject: 6
| D.Bacca | 12/20/2000 6 replies |
| Concerning the work of Arch Obeler, I was wondering what other show or shows in either radio or television, other readers would consider to be nearest to his unique style? When it comes to daringly disturbing, in your face, quirky `crawl in your skin` type of storytelling on a consistent basis, I personally can think of nothing to equal it.~Dan |
| Jack French | 12/21/2000 5 replies |
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Ah poor Oboler! Even those who admire him greatly can't spell his name correctly.
As to his talents, they were great, but even in his "disturbing, quirky" ways, he was no greater than Wyllis Cooper, who wrote equally compelling tales in the "Quiet Please" series. |
| D. Bacca | 12/21/2000 4 replies |
| Jack, Thanks for the correction, I should pay more attention. I agree, in the `quirky-disturbing` vein, Wyllis Cooper, in his own way, could be just as effective. However, when it came to creeping you out AND imparting a message, there was no one better than Oboler .No question about it though - they were both great. ~Dan |
| dave stoner | 12/29/2000 3 replies |
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I agree that both men were great writers, but I personally enjoy Cooper much more. Oboler had great sound effects and mood, but his dialogue is a bit contrived & unnatural and situations mostly silly (IMHO). Cooper's work was scary because of what was not said or at least not so "over the top"; my imagination is far scarier than some sound effect. [Unfortunately, it one or two great effects that get remembered 50 years later, not good dialogue.] I know it's sacrilege, but I just don't think Arch has it over Willis.
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| D.Bacca | 12/29/2000 2 replies |
| I would generally have to agree with you on most points, although I think alot of the dialogue in the old radio shows and movies of the times tended to sound somewhat unnatual and contrived. And as for silly content, some people think that all science fiction stories are silly, I personally enjoy a well done sci-fi program. So I guess it comes down to a matter of perception and personal taste. The old apples and oranges story. Dan |
| Don Stoffel | 3/5/2001 1 replies |
| A belated postscript: The "Quiet, Please" show was beautifully accented by the understated and ominous narration of Earnest Chappell. |
| D. Bacca | 3/10/2001 0 replies |
| You`re right there, "Quiet Please" use of tone and mood were u |