Lingering Thoughts - A Comparison Part II



Jurassic Park - The mysterious island of Isle Nublar.


The Towering Inferno - The not mysterious, non-island of San Francisco.


Jurassic Park - The craft flies above the trees.


The Towering Inferno - The craft flies above the trees.


Welcome to Jurassic Park.


Welcome to the Glass Tower.

Now you may be asking what about the screen writers - same person? Nope.

"The Towering Inferno" had its screenplay by Frank M. Robinson (based on the novels, "The Tower" by Richard Martin Stern and "The Glass Inferno" by Thomas N. Scortia & Frank M. Robinson). "Jurassic Park" had its screenplay by Michael Crichton and David Koepp (based on the novel of the same name by Crichton).

A bit of trivia for you guys, "Inferno" inspired the television syndicated mini-series, "Condominium" (1980). Anybody remember that? A newly opened apartment complex in Florida gets bashed by a massive hurricane, trapping the tenants inside. Inside a poorly made structure. Oh noes!!!

They don't get rescued, most get killed when the building crumbles from the storm. It's too bad that's not out on DVD, haven't seen it since it aired in syndication. Can't remember which came first; was a book then mini-series or mini-series then novel adaptation.



The poster for each feature.

Sorry about the day delay. Was suppose to go up last night, but it was heavy rain - as if the power would go out at any moment. The only thing missing was thunder and lightening; better just unplug my computer and put her to sleep. I can do this the next night.

There you go folks; food for thought - not much more than junk food. It is interesting though. Come back here on March 25th, 2021 for beloved animated series with a "Star Trek" connection.