The Madonna and the Starship
James Morrow
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In the golden era of sci-fi TV, why were alien crustaceans so darned literal? Beloved 1950's star Uncle Wonder must create the ultimately irreverent television show -- or crayfish from outer space will inflict their death-ray on an unsuspecting viewership. It is New York City, 1953. The new medium of live television has been kind to young pulp-fiction writer Kurt Jastrow.