Ellison also wrote scripts for Route 66, Burke's Law, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, The Man from Uncle, The Twilight Zone, and The Flying Nun, as well as The Alfred Hitchcock Hour. In terms of movies, he wrote The Oscar and A Boy and His Dog (1975), based on his 1969 short story.
His 1965 short story Repent, Harlequin! Said the Ticktockman which celebrates civil disobedience against a repressive establishment is his most reprinted story. So timely, especially now.
Harlan received multiple Hugos, Nebulas, and Edgars, as well as WG Awards for his TV Work and the Silver Pen for Journalism.
When I heard of his passing this morning, I burst into tears, surprising myself. It's a long time since I've seen Harlan, but I will never forget him. Such a large personality in such a small body. Rest in Peace, Harlan. Maybe there's a typewriter in a store window in heaven....or in hell...or wherever you landed. Peace.
Read the LA Times Obit here.
I regretfully never met him. But I loved his stories. They are still on my shelves. As you said. what a talent.
ReplyDeleteI get that whole “bursting into tears” thing. It seems as if there have been so many deaths, and so much sadness. I was such a fan of his, I didn’t realize he was 84. I am so sorry to hear of this. Crushing news.
ReplyDeleteDoes this mean all hope is lost for The Last Dangerous Visions?
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