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Shadoevision

Shadoevision

1986 54mComedyScience FictionTV Movie

West Coast radio and TV personality Shadoe Stevens created and stars in this surrealistic, sci-fi satire highlighted by animation, hyperspeed editing and special effects. TV stations throughout the world become jammed and the image of mild-mannered accountant Norm Jones suddenly appears on every screen. Shortly thereafter, the bewildered man is thrust into an alternate dimension and falls into the Shadoevision Worldview Auditorium where he finds himself strapped into a chair before a live audience. Held captive, Norm is at the mercy of the enigmatic, charismatic master of ceremonies, Djony Dakota. This bizarre host constantly subjects the assembled throng to an "evolutionary I.Q." test, a dazzling montage of visuals.

Synopsis

West Coast radio and TV personality Shadoe Stevens created and stars in this surrealistic, sci-fi satire highlighted by animation, hyperspeed editing and special effects. TV stations throughout the world become jammed and the image of mild-mannered accountant Norm Jones suddenly appears on every screen. Shortly thereafter, the bewildered man is thrust into an alternate dimension and falls into the Shadoevision Worldview Auditorium where he finds himself strapped into a chair before a live audience. Held captive, Norm is at the mercy of the enigmatic, charismatic master of ceremonies, Djony Dakota. This bizarre host constantly subjects the assembled throng to an "evolutionary I.Q." test, a dazzling montage of visuals.

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Chuck CirinoDirectorDavid E. NicholsWriterShadoe StevensShadoe StevensWriter

Cast

Shadoe StevensShadoe Stevens
Gil ChristnerGil Christner
Milton Pak
Ed Freeman
Jon LovitzJon Lovitz

Director

Chuck Cirino

Writers

David E. Nichols, Shadoe Stevens

Release date

2 Sept 1986

Runtime

54m

Studio

HBO Films, shadoevision worldwide

Country

United States of America

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