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Seriously, Forbidden Planet (1956) plays on Turner Classics all the time, and I nearly can't resist rewatching it every time it does. Robby the Robot has went on quite a journey before winding up in William Malone's collection. His appearances after this were in quite a unique number of shows. But he's quite the star, quite a knockout prop. Those behind making have left behind quite the robotic icon. I can only imagine Anne Francis wasn't forgotten by many who left the theater. Pigeon head in hands over how his primitive subconscious set loose the id monster. The vast machinations of the Krell as Pigeon takes Leslie Nielsen and Warren Stevens on a tour, quite a knowledgeable guide thanks to the "brain boost". The ship as it nears Altair IV past an eclipsing sun, landing on this fantastic planet. The outline of the dangerous id monster as weapons and the laser fire from them are of no effect.





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