Destinies-The Voice of Science Fiction 2001 Archive
January 5, 2001 The Destinies Film Review Team (Howard Margolin and Christopher DeFilippis) assembles to discuss their favorite and least favorite science fiction, fantasy, adventure, and horror movies of 2000.
February 9, 2001 Live telephone interview with Maureen Russell, who returns for her second appearance to discuss the book and video collection "The Best of Highlander: The Series." Which episodes were chosen for the box set, and how? Which actor talked about his character's actions as if they were his own? What were Maureen's favorite memories of her own interviews with the cast and crew of "Highlander," including the original film's star, Christopher Lambert?
February 16, 2001 Live telephone interview with James Austin, producer of Rhino Records' 5-CD compilation "Brain in a Box: The Science Fiction Collection," including songs from each disc in the set. Plus, the introduction of "Joe in a Jar" leads to the creation of mp3vangelista as "The Destinies-Joe Evangelista Wars" continue.
February 23, 2001 Denise Crosby relates some third season trivia and the Idiosyncracies Toteboard in part 10 of "Nitpicker's Fun & Games for Classic Trekkers." Music from John Barry's score for "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," performed by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, from the album "Walkabout." The Destinies Radio Theater presents samplers of Big Finish Productions' Doctor Who audio adventures.
April 6, 2001 Howard Margolin, Christopher DeFilippis, and Barry Loberfeld assemble live at the WUSB studio for the I-Con 20 Retrospective. Hear about the convention's most memorable moments, including the Arthur C. Clarke conference call, "Inside the SF Actors Studio" (which featured Richard Herd, Erin Gray, Brad Dourif, and Adrienne Wilkinson), the Virginia Hey Press Conference, and much more.
April 20, 2001 Live telephone interview with David Abramowitz, writer and producer for "Queen of Swords," and "Highlander: The Raven," and Creative Consultant for "Highlander: The Series."
April 27, 2001 The Voice of Science Fiction celebrates its 18th anniversary by speaking with actress Lisa Howard, in an interview recorded at I-Con 20; encore readings by Keith R.A. DeCandido, Peter David, and T.A. Barron; music by Grace Lee Whitney, Voltaire, and Julie Caitlin Brown; part 12 of Phil Farrand's "Nitpicker's Fun & Games for Classic Trekkers," read by Denise Crosby; and an acoustic version of Destinies' theme song, "Classical Gas."
May 18, 2001 Live telephone interview with Bill Mumy, who discusses his work on the final season of "Babylon 5," and introduces songs from his album " After Dreams Come True."
May 25, 2001 The Destinies Radio Theater presents a 58-year flashback with Agnes Moorehead starring in "Sorry, Wrong Number," as originally aired on the May 25, 1943 episode of "Suspense." Plus, the final installment of "The Destinies-Joe Evangelista Wars," guest-starring Steve Armieri of "X-Radio."
June 1, 2001 Remembering Douglas Adams with excerpts from "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Live in Concert," the Klaus Konig Orchestra's "Introducing Arthur Dent," and Stephen Moore performing "Marvin, I Love You." Plus, honoring the memory of comic book historian Richard Morrissey with an encore of his speech at DC's Jerry Siegel Memorial Service in 1996.
June 15, 2001 Kyle Vincent performs his song "Invisible Man." Saluting the 20th anniversary of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" with part one of the Destinies Radio Theater presentation of "Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Movie on Record," featuring dialogue, music, and sound effects from the original film soundtrack.
June 22, 2001 The Destinies Radio Theater presents part 2 of "Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Movie on Record," in celebration of the film's 20th anniversary.
July 6, 2001 Live telephone interview with author Greg Cox, who discusses his novel "Star Trek: The Eugenics Wars Volume 1-The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh," and introduces an excerpt from the audiobook, read by Anthony Stewart Head.
July 13, 2001 Christopher DeFilippis reflects on the 32nd anniversary of the first lunar landing in volume 2, number 1 of "DeFlip Side." Part one of "Man's Incredible Venture to the Moon," featuring actual NASA recordings of the Apollo 11 mission.
July 27, 2001 The Destinies Radio Theater presents "The Battle of the Magicians," as originally broadcast on the July 27, 1946 episode of "Lights Out."
August 3, 2001 Audiobook Sampler: John Heard reads part one of Michael Crichton's "Jurassic Park." At the I-Con 20 Cabaret, Marjorie Monaghan introduces a capella singer Dankwert the Bard, from the Kingdom of Uberheim.
August 10, 2001 Audiobook Sampler: Part 2 of Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park, read by John Heard. Marjorie Monaghan introduces stand-up comedian Doc Allen at the I-Con 20 Cabaret.
August 24, 2001 "Graphic Detail" #135: Peter David (along with his daughter, Ariel) is live in the WUSB studio as he makes his 12th appearance. Peter discusses and reads from his novel "Sir Apropos of Nothing," and provides updates on his comics work, including "Supergirl," "SpyBoy/Young Justice," and "Soulsearchers and Company."
September 7, 2001 Live telephone interview with actor and author Richard Hatch, who discusses his novel "Battlestar Galactica: Resurrection," and his multi-media project "The Great War of Magellan."
September 14, 2001 "Graphic Detail" # 136: Peter David makes his 13th appearance, recorded in the WUSB studio. Rod Stewart performs "Faith of the Heart," the original version of what would become the theme for "Star Trek: Enterprise." Anthony Stewart Head reads part one of Michael Jan Friedman's novel "Star Trek: The Next Generation-The Valiant" on the Destinies Audiobook Sampler.
September 21, 2001 Anthony Stewart Head reads part 2 of Michael Jan Friedman's "Star Trek: The Next Generation-The Valiant" on the Destinies Audiobook Sampler. P.F. Sloan performs "(still on the) Eve of Destruction." Christopher DeFilippis reflects on the events of 9/11/01 in volume 2, number 3 of "DeFlip Side." Chuck Wagner sings "Into the Fire" from the concept recording of "The Scarlet Pimpernel."
October 19, 2001 In a 60-year slipback, the Destinies Radio Theater presents The Shadow in "The Hoodoo Ship," originally aired on October 19, 1941. In 1850, the crew of "The Raven," a ship filled with slaves, murders the Africans aboard. In the 20th century, "The Raven" seems to be jinxed. When two consecutive captains of the refurbished "Raven" are found dead of no apparent causes, can Lamont Cranston and Margo Lane help the new owner to discover if the ship is truly haunted, or if a murderer is onboard?
December 7, 2001 The Destinies Radio Theater presents a 63-year slipback as Cactus Pete relates one version of "The Origin of Tonto," as originally aired on the December 7, 1938 episode of "The Lone Ranger."
December 21, 2001 The Destinies Soundtrack Spotlight shines on Norman Orenstein's score for "RoboCop: Prime Directives." Christopher DeFilippis speaks of his love of Christmas and the origins of Santa Claus in volume 2, number 6 of "DeFlip Side." On the Destinies Radio Theater, Wonder Woman battles Brunhilde when she kidnaps Santa Claus, and makes him "The Prisoner of Christmas Island."
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