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Word: prerecord (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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Usage:

...most days, earlier if there is to be an extra-special effect, say a burning at the stake. About two hours later, the actors arrive for rehearsals, and then go through a technical run-through to test the special effects. At that point, the vampires with lines prerecord the dialogue: actors can't speak clearly with false fangs in their mouths. Later the lines are put onto the video tape. In the afternoon come makeup sessions, the dress rehearsal, and then the actual taping of the show that will be aired the following week. Since editing the tape...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Programming: Ship of Ghouls | 8/30/1968 | See Source »

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