Tales Of Tomorrow - Ice From Space, starring Paul Newman

Tales of Tomorrow is an American anthology science fiction series that was performed and broadcast live on ABC from 1951 to 1953. The idea for this science fiction television series began by Ted Sturgeon and Mort Abrahamson, together with the Science Fiction League of America. Its original name was going to be "Tomorrow is Yours".A deal was struck between Richard Gordon and George Foley, this entitled the producers of the show to have first choice of any of the 2,000 short stories and 13 novels by the various author members of the 'Science Fiction League of America'. It was meant to be the first science fiction show for adults, as there were already many for children It aimed to integrate mystery with science fiction, for a fast pace and suspense, it also gave authors such as Arthur C. Clarke their first televised adaption of their works.

Tonight's Story "Ice From Space"
During a Congressional appropriations investigation, an Air Force sounding rocket returns to Earth with an unexpected cargo a block of ice with unusual chemical properties. Soon the base commander, Major Dozier, is forced to deal not only with the bullheaded Congressman Burns, but the fact that the ice seems to be able to freeze everything around it.

Cast
Edmon Ryan ... Major Dozier
Raymond Bailey ... Congressman Burns
Michael Gorrin ... Dr. Meshkoff
Paul Newman ... Sergeant Wilson
Sam Locante

Directed By Don Medford
Teleplay Written By E. H. Frank
Associate Producer Richard Gordon
Produced By Mort Abrahams
Sound Nick Carbonaro

Original Air Date August 8, 1952
Season 1, Episode 43
Production Co Dick Gorden Productions, George F. Foley, Science Fiction Society of America
Filming Locations 144 West 57th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York,

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