Episode 17- Ray Harryhausen and Ray Bradbury

The Ray Harryhausen Podcast

A very special episode of the Ray Harryhausen podcast, as we explore the Ray's lifelong friendship with legendary author Ray Bradbury. Phil Nichols from The Centre for Ray Bradbury Studies joins us for an in depth discussion on a relationship which was to span 8 decades. After meeting in the mid-1930s, the two became best friends, and would speak on at least a monthly basis for the rest of their lives. We explore the circumstances that would lead both men to become legends within their own fields of interest, and the early influences which inspired them both to greatness. Both Rays left an incredible archive of their own, and so we examine the parallels between the collection of the Centre for Ray Bradbury Studies, and the Foundation's own archive. The show also contains a never-heard-before interview with Ray Bradbury's daughter Susan, recorded at Ray Harryhausen's memorial in 2013, where she shares her memories of 'Uncle Ray' and their enduring friendship. For more information on the work of Phil Nichols and The Centre for Ray Bradbury Studies, head to http://bradburymedia.blogspot.co.uk A must listen for all fans of the two Rays, science fiction literature and classic cinema! #Harryhausen100