Experimental Television, Test Films, Pilots and Trail Series, 1925 through 1995: Seven Decades of Small Screen Almosts

Test films, pilots, trial series, limited runs, summer tryouts-by whatever name, televison networks have produced thousands of experimental shows that never made it into the regular line-up. Some were actually shown, but failed to gain an audience; many others never even made it on the air. This work includes more than 3,000 experimental television programs, both aired and unaired, that almost became a series. Entries include length, network, air date (if appropriate), a fact-filled plot synopsis, cast, guest stars, producer, director, writer, and music coordinator. Fully indexed.