The Tycoons
| "The Tycoons" | |
|---|---|
| Out of This World episode | |
| Directed by | Charles Jarrott |
| Written by | Bruce Stewart |
| Based on | short story by Arthur Sellings |
| Original air date | September 22, 1962 |
| Running time | 60 mins |
The Tycoons is a 1963 British television play by Bruce Stewart.[1][2] It was the last in a 13-episode series of science fiction plays.[3][4][5]
Geralding McEwan said "It was a difficult part to play."[6]
Premise
Aliens arrive to build a machine to sap the will of people but are thwarted by the tax office.[7]
Cast
- Ronald Fraser as Oscar Raebone
- Jill Curzon as Bubbles
- Charles Gray as Abel Jones
- Edwin Apps as Mr. Crampsey
- John Cater as Fred Smith
- Geraldine McEwan as Mary Jones
- Patricia Mort as Miss. Cook
- Alister Williamson as Mr. Starling
References
- ^ "Frolics from outer space". Liverpool Echo. 22 September 1962. p. 22.
- ^ "Great scot!". Manchester Evening News. 22 September 1962. p. 5.
- ^ "TeeViews". The Alcester Chronicle. 21 September 1962. p. 6.
- ^ "Tonight's television". Coventry Evening Telegraph. 22 September 1962. p. 2.
- ^ "TV Zone". Starburst. Vol. 3, no. 10. 1981. p. 50.
- ^ "Weekend television preview". Nottingham Evening News. 22 September 1962. p. 5.
- ^ "TV Zone". Starburst. Vol. 3, no. 10. 1981. p. 50.