02314cam a22003613u 4500 71568 UtSlPG 20260610134644.0 m cr n 260607r20231957utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Slesar, Henry, 1927-2002 The show must go on Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Infinity July 1957. Release date is 2023-09-04 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Show Must Go On" by Henry Slesar is a dramatic play written during the mid-20th century. This work delves into the themes of entertainment, desperation, and survival within the context of a dystopian society that exploits thrill-seeking. It showcases how the glitz of show business hides the dark undercurrents of manipulation and moral ambiguity. The story revolves around a man, Jerry Spizer, who finds himself trapped in a terrifying game orchestrated by a sinister television network, the "Thrill Show." As he attempts to escape, he encounters a young girl compelled by an unseen voice to kill him for her freedom. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, producers and directors scramble to maintain the show's ratings and profits, revealing their willingness to sacrifice Spizer, who is an unwilling participant in a lethal standoff for television ratings. As the conflict escalates, ethical lines blur, highlighting the lengths to which the entertainment industry will go to thrill its audience, ultimately leading to a shocking climax where the show, and the fragile human lives involved, hang in the balance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1957 Science fiction Short stories Television programs -- Fiction Engle, Robert, 1928- Produced from Infinity July 1957. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71568 112294 112294