EPISODE 55
08/18/06

This week we interview one of the Godfathers of Science Fiction, Forrest J Ackerman who is credited with nurturing and inspiring the careers of several early contemporaries like Ray Bradbury, Ray Harryhausen, Carles Beaumont, Marion Zommer Bradley and L. Ron Hubbard of Scientology fame. He was Ed Wood, Jr's illiterary agent and represented over 200 authors of science fiction and fantasy.

Mr. Ackerman is also notable for having coined the term "Sci-Fi" and inventing "Costuming" when he became the first person to ever dress up in a costume when attending the very first Sci-Fi convention.

He has been a writer, publisher, agent, and actor. He also created the magazine "Famous Monsters in Filmland" introducing the history of Science Fiction and Fantasy to a generation of young readers. Today he's renowned for his Ackerman Mini-Mansion filled with Sci-Fi memorabilia from famous Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Movies where he gives tours almost every Saturday from 11-noon.



Hybrid Mutant Dog Found Dead in Maine
AOL Digging for Spammer's Gold
Study Finds US Doesn't Buy Evolution
Can Parasites Control Us?
Gen Con to Expand into Video Games
Star Trek Legacy
Casual Gaming Taking Place of Daily Activities





FORREST J ACKERMAN LINKS:
Forrest J Ackerman Official Website
Forrest J Ackerman Wiki

PITCHING LUCAS
winner of the Lucas Choice Award
and the Fan's Choice Award
co-written by our very own Geek:Peter


COMICS
Goblins Online Comic
Girl Genius
Arcane Times

GAMES
Puzzle Pirates
Global Defense Network Demo
Caylus (New Great Boardgame)
Splash-Back Game


Music: Aarons Apple loops