DESTINIES - THE VOICE OF SCIENCE FICTION
airs on Fridays at 11:30 PM on WUSB, 90.1 FM, the radio station of the State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Hundreds of writers, artists, editors, actors, producers, directors, and musicians have appeared on the program since its debut in April, 1983. This is the 1987 Online Archive page of Destinies the Voice of Science Fiction
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Destinies-The Voice of Science Fiction 1987 Archive
March 27th, 1987 Recorded live during ICON VI a classic interview with the 6th Doctor Who, Colin Baker.
April 24, 1987 The Voice of Science Fiction celebrates its 4th anniversary with encore performances of R. A. Montana's "The Diana Syndrome" by Gary Halada and Howard Margolin, Harold Pinter's "Applicant" by Howard Margolin and Jeanmarie Lally, Ray Russell's "The Humanic Complex" by Howard Margolin and Glenn Hauman, "Short Circuits" by Darryl Zauner, and James Doohan recreating his role as Scotty in an exclusive sketch recorded at I-Con V. Plus, David Bowie's "Underground," Synergy's "Classical Gas," Vince DiCola's "Death of Optimus Prime," and "Closer to Heaven" by the Alan Parsons Project. And, Howard Margolin interviews writer Chris Claremont in "Graphic Detail" # 24.
May 1, 1987 John Madonia introduces music from Patrick O'Hearn's album "Between Two Worlds" and the London Cast Recording of "The Phantom of the Opera." Glenn Hauman introduces the original Destinies Radio Theater production "Shake, Rattle, and Roll," written by Dan Maloney.
May 22, 1987 The Voice of Science Fiction salutes the 10th anniversary of "Star Wars" with an hour-long special featuring "The Story of Star Wars" on the Destinies Radio Theater, plus Howard Margolin's memories of the first decade of "Star Wars."
June 26, 1987 "Graphic Detail" # 26: Howard Margolin interviews artist Bill Sienkiewicz at Creation Convention. John Madonia introduces part 3 of "Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds," featuring Richard Burton and Justin Hayward. Plus, "The Destinies-Joe Evangelista Wars" celebrates WUSB's 10th anniversary.
July 24, 1987 Max Headroom interviews Dr. Ruth Westheimer in front of a live audience in New York. The Destinies Film Review Team (Howard Margolin, Ralph Schiano, John Madonia, Glen Semenick) discuss "The Lost Boys" and "RoboCop." The Narrator (Richard Burton) learns about the plans of the Artilleryman (David Essex) to build "A Brave New World" in part 7 of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of "The War of the Worlds." Plus, a high-tech installment of "The Destinies-Joe Evangelista Wars."
July 31, 1987 The Destinies Film Review Team (Howard Margolin, Ralph Schiano, John Madonia, Glen Semenick, Kevin Conod, Jim Rowland, Claudia Milano, Pat Lonergan, Steve Lowenthal, Marco Giamberadino) examines "Superman IV: The Quest For Peace." Howard Margolin interviews Adam West at Creation Convention. Plus, the conclusion of Jeff Wayne's musical adaptation of "War of the Worlds" starring Richard Burton.
August 7, 1987 Glen Semenick interviews "Blake's 7" actress Jan Chappell at Creation Convention. John Madonia reviews "A Dark Traveling" by Roger Zelazny and "The Legacy of Heorot" by Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle, and Steven Barnes, then joins with Ralph Schiano, Howard Margolin, John and Robert Cornetto, and Pat Lonergan to review the James Bond film "The Living Daylights." Jim Rowland and Steve Lowenthal join Howard to preview the Long Island Comic and Card Expo.
August 14, 1987 Ralph Schiano previews "Star Trek: The Next Generation." John Madonia reviews "Still River" by Hal Clement and "To Sail Beyond the Sunset" by Robert A. Heinlein, then joins with Howard Margolin, Glen Semenick, and Patrick Lonergan as the Destinies Film Review Team takes on "Masters of the Universe." Plus, Colin Baker and Ty Templeton perform at the I-Con VI Cabaret.
August 21, 1987 "Graphic Detail" # 28: Howard Margolin and Glenn Hauman interview comics writer and artist (as well as musician and Canadian TV personality) Ty Templeton at I-Con VI. Also includes appearances by Bob Segarini and Jan Harpes. Plus, the Destinies-Joe Evangelista Wars continue with a violent entry.
September 4, 1987 John Madonia reviews "The Lee Shore" by Robert Reed. Graphic Detail #29: Howard Margolin interviews artist Larry Stroman at the Creation Summer Expo. The Destinies Film Review Team (John, Howard, Glen Semenick, Kevin Conod, Robert Downes, Pat Lonergan) discusses "House 2: The Second Story." Plus, meet Jew Evangelista, as "The Destinies-Joe Evangelista Wars" continue.
September 18, 1987 Howard Margolin conducts an exclusive interview with Peter Wagg, executive producer of "Max Headroom," at the HBO studio offices in New York City. Learn how the character began, what the plans were for the second season of "Max Headroom: Twenty Minutes into the Future," and what was involved in the production of "The Original Max Talking Headroom Show." Plus, Joe is exposed to a blipvert as "The Destinies-Joe Evangelista Wars" continue.
October 16, 1987 "Graphic Detail" # 32 features an interview with DC Comics writer Paul Kupperberg by Howard Margolin. John Madonia reviews J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Two Towers" and "The Return of the King." Music from Mark Knopfler's score for "The Princess Bride." And, the Destinies Film Review Team (John Madonia, Brian McGuiness, and Robert Downes) discusses "The Princess Bride."
October 23, 1987 The Destinies Film Review Team (John Madonia, Patrick Lonergan, Brian McGuinness) review "Prom Night 2: Hello, Mary Lou," "Fatal Attraction," "Near Dark," "The Outing," and "Like Father, Like Son." "Graphic Detail"# 33: Howard Margolin and Glen Semenick review the Marvel Graphic Novel, "The Incredible Hulk and The Thing: The Big Change." Tangerine Dream performs "Network 23." John Madonia reviews the animated, radio, and parody versions of J.R.R. Tolkien's works.
December 18, 1987 Joe Satriani performs "Surfing with the Alien." John Madonia reviews "Project Pendulum" by Robert Silverberg, and "2061: Odyssey Three" by Arthur C. Clarke. Pat Lonergan introduces Jason and the Straptones' "I Found the Brains of Santa Claus." Gene Roddenberry describes how "The Enterprise Runs Aground" in a cut from the "Inside Star Trek" album. Howard Margolin interviews "Doctor Who" producer John Nathan-Turner at Creation's Thanksgiving 1987 Convention.
December 25, 1987 "Graphic Detail" # 35: Music from Timothy Truman and the Dixie Pistols from the "Scout" flexidisc. The Graphic Detail (Howard Margolin, Glen Semenick, Jim Rowland, Steve Lowenthal) reviews the best, worst, and most disappointing developments in the comic book industry for 1987. Howard Margolin interviews artist Kieron Dwyer at Creation Convention.
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March 27th, 1987
