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From: jeanne@ucla-cs.UUCP
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Subject: Re: What about a [mini-]series based on...
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Date: Thu, 24-Jan-85 18:27:48 EST
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In article <358@ssc-vax.UUCP> adolph@ssc-vax.UUCP (Mark Adolph) writes:
>*** YOUR MESSAGE ***
>
>..."Lucifer's Hammer" by Larry Niven & Jerry Pournelle?  It seems to me
>that this book has exactly what tv is looking for: a large cast of characters,
>several sub-plots that eventually interweave, flashy special effects (all
>of LA being destroyed; what could be more enjoyable to watch than that?), 
>and an open ending.
>

What a fabulous idea!  "Lucifer's Hammer" was a
terrific book and, I agree, made properly would be a
terrific miniseries.  Since both Niven and Pournelle
live here in L.A., I wouldn't be surprised if some
sort of film deal had been discussed at some time or
other (everyone in L.A. seems to have a script in
development, on option, or in turnaround).  Next
time one (or both) of them does an autograph party
in the area, I'll try to remember to ask about
possible screen or tv deals and post any information
they might have.