Nicholas Webster
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Nicholas Webster was an American
film and television director. Chiefly remembered for his CBS
program The Violent World of Sam Huff
(1960; featuring the first use of a wireless microphone on television); the ABC
Close Up
documentary Walk in My Shoes (1961), nominated for an Emmy
as the best television program of the year http://theenvelope.latimes.com/extras/lostmind/year/1961/1961_1962emmy.htm, it was the first time the story of African American
s was told in their own words on television; Purlie Victorious (1963; also known as Gone Are the Days), the film version of Ossie Davis
' acclaimed stage play starring Davis, Ruby Dee
, and Alan Alda
in his first film role); and the feature film Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
(1964), a children's favorite for more than 40 years and noteworthy to trivia buffs as Pia Zadora
's first film. It was originally reviewed as "a children's film adults won't mind sitting through", though it was later listed by the Medved brothers
as one of the 50 worst films of all time
, thus ensuring its ongoing cult status); and the ABC special Ridin' the Rails: The Great American Train Story (1974), which featured Johnny Cash
. The program was recently re-released by Rhino Records
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
film and television director. Chiefly remembered for his CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
program The Violent World of Sam Huff
Sam Huff
Robert Lee "Sam" Huff is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982....
(1960; featuring the first use of a wireless microphone on television); the ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
Close Up
Close Up
Close Up is a half-hour long New Zealand current affairs programme produced by Television New Zealand. The programme airs at 7.00pm weeknights on TV ONE and is presented by Mark Sainsbury with Paul Henry as the back up supporting host.The show remains the country's most watched night news and...
documentary Walk in My Shoes (1961), nominated for an Emmy
Emmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
as the best television program of the year http://theenvelope.latimes.com/extras/lostmind/year/1961/1961_1962emmy.htm, it was the first time the story of African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
s was told in their own words on television; Purlie Victorious (1963; also known as Gone Are the Days), the film version of Ossie Davis
Ossie Davis
Ossie Davis was an American film actor, director, poet, playwright, writer, and social activist.-Early years:...
' acclaimed stage play starring Davis, Ruby Dee
Ruby Dee
Ruby Dee is an American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and activist, perhaps best known for co-starring in the film A Raisin in the Sun and the film American Gangster for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.-Early years:Dee was born Ruby...
, and Alan Alda
Alan Alda
Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo , better known as Alan Alda, is an American actor, director, screenwriter, and author. A six-time Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winner, he is best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the TV series M*A*S*H...
in his first film role); and the feature film Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians is a 1964 science fiction film that regularly appears on lists of the worst films ever made. It is regularly featured in the "bottom 100" list on the Internet Movie Database, and was also featured in an episode of the 1986 syndicated series, the Canned Film...
(1964), a children's favorite for more than 40 years and noteworthy to trivia buffs as Pia Zadora
Pia Zadora
Pia Zadora is an American actress and singer. After working as a child actress on Broadway, in regional theater, and in the film Santa Claus Conquers the Martians , she came to national attention in 1981 when, following her starring role in the highly criticized Butterfly, she won a Golden Globe...
's first film. It was originally reviewed as "a children's film adults won't mind sitting through", though it was later listed by the Medved brothers
Michael Medved
Michael Medved is an American radio host, author, political commentator and film critic. His Seattle, Washington-based nationally syndicated talk show, The Michael Medved Show, airs throughout the U.S...
as one of the 50 worst films of all time
The Fifty Worst Films of All Time
The Fifty Worst Films of All Time is a 1978 book by Harry Medved, with Randy Dreyfuss and Michael Medved. This book represents choices for the 50 worst sound films ever made, in alphabetical order...
, thus ensuring its ongoing cult status); and the ABC special Ridin' the Rails: The Great American Train Story (1974), which featured Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
John R. "Johnny" Cash was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century...
. The program was recently re-released by Rhino Records
Rhino Entertainment
Rhino Entertainment Company is an American specialty record label and production company. It is owned by Warner Music Group.-History:Rhino was originally a novelty song and reissue company during the 1970s and 1980s, releasing compilation albums of pop, rock & roll, and rhythm & blues successes...
.