Fly By Night: The Secret Story of Steven Spielberg, Warner Bros, and the Twilight Zone Deaths

On the set of Twilight Zone: The Movie, a helicopter crash resulted in the deaths of actor Vic Morrow and two children who were hired illegally. A $5 million cover-up was orchestrated to keep Steven Spielberg and John Landis out of jail and Spielberg out of the headlines, resulting in an acquittal by a jury that had been influenced by Hollywood.

Format: Hardback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 19 April 2022
Publisher: Trine Day

FLY BY NIGHT is a captivating and deeply revealing book that delves into the tragic helicopter crash that occurred during the filming of Twilight Zone: The Movie, a Warner Bros. film co-produced by Steven Spielberg and John Landis. This unfortunate incident resulted in the tragic loss of actor Vic Morrow, as well as two children who were employed illegally on the set.

To uncover the truth behind this devastating event, the author has consulted a multitude of confidential sources within the studios, as well as in the private realms of Spielberg and Landis. These sources include the DA's office, the sheriff's office, Interpol, and the FBI, as well as newly uncovered internal Warner Bros. documents. Through their collective insights, the author is able to present a compelling account of the cover-up that ensued, a $5 million dollar scheme orchestrated to ensure Landis's escape from jail and Spielberg's avoidance of negative headlines.

The result of this elaborate scheme was an astonishing acquittal by a jury that had seemingly been swayed by the influence of Hollywood. This event brought together a diverse range of personalities from both the old and new Hollywood scenes, including John Huston, Jackie Cooper, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche, Chevy Chase, George Lucas, Dan Aykroyd, and Carrie Fisher. Their involvement in this unprecedented event serves as a testament to the power and influence wielded by the entertainment industry.

FLY BY NIGHT is a meticulously researched and meticulously written book that sheds light on the darker side of Hollywood and provides a compelling account of a tragedy that shook the film industry to its core. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry and the lengths that people will go to protect their reputations and interests.

Dimension: 228 x 6 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781634243643