Martin Grams, Jr.
Martin Grams, Jr. is an American pop culture historian who has written extensively on radio, television and films. Under the guidelines of his profession Grams provided audio commentary for commercial releases of DVDs and Blu-ray Discs, written hundreds of magazine articles for scholarly journals, provided commentary for filmed documentaries and delivers lectures at various institutions including ARSC, SPERDVAC, REPS and the Library of Congress. This website features a catalog of his books, including news of his latest projects.
INNER SANCTUM MYSTERIES
Get ready for unlimited thrills and chills as all six classic Inner Sanctum Mysteries come to Blu-ray for the first time ever. Based on the popular radio shows of the 1940's, this collectible set is a must-own for every classic mystery and horror fan.
You'll have a hauntingly good time with horror icon Lon Chaney, Jr., as he gives timeless performances in six spooky feature-length films from 1943 to 1945.
Among the tantalizing bonus features are three audio commentaries with historical perspectives, including one from Martin Grams, Jr.
TWILIGHT ZONE Bluray
Now available on Bluray! All 156 episodes of Rod Serling's classic television series in one special box set. This collection includes all five seasons with such guest stars as Art Carney, Burgess Meredith, Cliff Robertson, Dennis Hopper, Bill Bixby, Leonard Nimoy, Burt Reynolds, Don Rickles, Jack Klugman, Robert Redford, Lee Marvin, Martin Landau, Telly Savalas, William Shatner and many more. Martin was among the historians to provide audio commentary.
Best Book of the Year
Martin's book, The Twilight Zone: Unlocking the Door to a Television Classic, won "Best Book of the Year Award." Congrats!
Surprise! Surprise!
Sportscaster Bob Costas and USA Today journalist Christine Brennan were spotted at a celebrity signing to have actor James Darren sign a copy of Martin's book on the history of The Time Tunnel, the television program.
CAUGHT IN PROVIDENCE
A nationally-syndicated television program, Caught in Providence, recently featured a professor who confessed he was reading one of Martin's books and planned to use Martin's book as the groundwork for a course he is teaching. You can view the YOUTUBE video here.
SVENGOOLIE on ME-TV
One of Martin's books, I Led Three Lives, was recently featured on Svengoolie during a recent screening of It Came From Outer Space on ME-TV. Svengoolie's program airs every Saturday night and is worth checking out! Thank you, Mr. Svengoolie.
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