Science Fiction Double Feature
New Broadway Cast Lyrics

Michael Rennie was ill the day the earth stood still
Michael Rennie, who played the role of Klaatu in the movie 'The Day the Earth Stood Still', was sick when they were shooting the movie. Despite being ill, he gave his best performance and helped the crew to understand the importance and impact of the movie.

But he told us where we stand
In his role as Klaatu, Michael Rennie conveyed a message to humans about the consequences of their actions on Earth and how those actions could lead to the doom of the planet.

And Flash Gordon was there in silver underwear
Flash Gordon, a character from a science fiction comic strip and movie, wore a silver outfit or underwear, which became an iconic costume, symbolizing courage and heroism.

Claude Raines was the invisible man
Claude Raines acted as the invisible man in the movie of the same name. He used the power of invisibility to hide his true identity and commit various crimes without getting caught.

Then something went wrong for Fay Wray and King Kong
Famous actress Fay Wray and the character King Kong encountered problems when they were making the movie of the same name. They couldn't escape a sticky situation that brought them harm.

They got caught in a celluloid jam
The movie production suffered from technical difficulties or delays that resulted in poor-quality or damaged film footage, known as a 'celluloid jam'.

Then at a deadly pace it came from outer space
A strange, menacing force or creature emerged from the unknown depths of outer space and posed a deadly threat to Earth and its inhabitants.

And this is how the message ran
This is how the shocking news about the alien threat spread, causing widespread panic and fear among the people of Earth.

Dr. X will build a creature
Dr. X, a fictional character in a science fiction story, has the skill and knowledge to create a bizarre or monstrous creature using advanced technology or scientific methods.

See androids fighting Brad and Janet
In a science fiction story or movie, androids - robots or synthetic humans - engage in a fierce battle against the main characters Brad and Janet, adding excitement and tension to the plot.

Ann Francis stars in Forbidden Planet
Actress Ann Francis plays the lead role in the science fiction movie 'Forbidden Planet', which takes place on a remote planet and features advanced technology, mysterious forces, and human intrigue.

I knew Leo G. Carroll was over a barrel
Leo G. Carroll, an actor who played many memorable roles in science fiction movies, was in a challenging or dangerous situation that he could not escape from or solve easily.

When Tarantula took to the hills
In the movie 'Tarantula', a giant spider or tarantula escapes from a laboratory and runs into the wilderness, where it wreaks havoc and terrorizes the local population.

And I really got hot when I saw Janet Scott
The singer became excited or agitated when he saw Janet Scott, a character in the movie 'Day of the Triffids', who bravely fought against killer plants that could shoot poisonous darts.

Fight a Triffid that spits poison and kills
Janet Scott engages in a dangerous battle with a dangerous and deadly plant known as a Triffid, which can shoot poisonous venom and attack humans using its long tentacles.

Dana Andrews said prunes gave him the runes
Dana Andrews, an actor in several science fiction movies, claimed that eating prunes gave him good fortune or psychic abilities, which he could use to predict the future or avoid danger.

And passing them used lots of skills
Eating prunes required great skill and care in order to digest them properly and avoid any unpleasant consequences or digestive issues.

But when worlds collide, said George Pal to his bride
George Pal, a famous science fiction filmmaker, told his wife that when two different worlds, whether physical or metaphorical, come together, it can cause chaos and destruction, leading to catastrophic consequences.

I'm gonna give you some terrible thrills, like a
George Pal promises his audience or viewers that the story he is about to tell will be thrilling, exciting, and terrifying, like no other science fiction movie or story before it.

I wanna go, oh-oh, to the late night double feature picture show.
The artist expresses his desire to go to a late-night double feature movie show or event, where he can watch two science fiction movies and enjoy the thrill and excitement of the genre.

By R.K.O., oh-oh, at the late night double feature picture show.
The movie show or event is hosted by RKO, a well-known film production company that produced many classic science fiction movies and TV shows in the past.

In the back row at the late night double feature picture show.
The artist imagines himself sitting in the back row of the movie theater or event, enjoying the movies and the company of fellow science fiction fans who share his passion for the genre.