
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea | Episode 312
20,000Leagues Under The Sea
These are the films that opened up a new world of scary creatures, sci-fi wonders and frightening tales of the supernatural. Former radio personality Jim Adams re-visits a time when radioactive dinosaurs threatened Tokyo, werewolves terrorized the population at large and mad scientists conducted hideous experiments in large mansions.
Jim discusses a film he was drawn to because of the short story it was based on, 1968’s “Charly,” starring Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom, Lilia Skala, Leon Janney, Ruth white, Barney Martin and Dick Van Patten. Robertson won the Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of a mentally challenged man