The show must go on by Henry Slesar
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About this eBook
| Author | Slesar, Henry, 1927-2002 |
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| Illustrator | Engle, Robert, 1928- |
| Title | The show must go on |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1957. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Show Must Go On" by Henry Slesar is a dramatic play written during the mid-20th century. This work delves into the themes of entertainment, desperation, and survival within the context of a dystopian society that exploits thrill-seeking. It showcases how the glitz of show business hides the dark undercurrents of manipulation and moral ambiguity. The story revolves around a man, Jerry Spizer, who finds himself trapped in a terrifying game orchestrated by a sinister television network, the "Thrill Show." As he attempts to escape, he encounters a young girl compelled by an unseen voice to kill him for her freedom. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, producers and directors scramble to maintain the show's ratings and profits, revealing their willingness to sacrifice Spizer, who is an unwilling participant in a lethal standoff for television ratings. As the conflict escalates, ethical lines blur, highlighting the lengths to which the entertainment industry will go to thrill its audience, ultimately leading to a shocking climax where the show, and the fragile human lives involved, hang in the balance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Television programs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71568 |
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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