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Teratology. Descriptive teratology (study of monsters) is almost as old as man. Mythology, folklore and history are full of tales of monsters, from the Cyclops and Harpies of classical times to that rural favorite, the two-headed calf. But experimental teratology (monster-making) is only about 50 years old.
Dr. Wolff can make guinea pig, monkey or cow embryos develop into monsters, but since the technique required with mammals is rather complicated, he now works almost entirely with hens' eggs. He cuts a hole in the shell and exposes the embryo, which in fresh-laid eggs is about...
Ernie Kovacs, 38, is the one television comedian who finds most of his tee-hee in TV itself. He is a big (6 ft. 2 in., 200 Ibs.), messy, cigar-frazzling buffoon who uses cameras, sets, sound effects to make rowdy electronic fun. He may duel and play poker with...
The adventures themselves retain the timeless quality of myth: the gigantic Cyclops is chillingly acted by Umberto Silvestri, and his howls of frenzy at the loss of his eye are enough to shatter cliffs; the immortal and immoral Circe (also played by Silvana Mangano) can call up tempests or turn...
3. Cyclops.