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Thrill Ride: The Science Of Fun

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Take a ride on the wild side with Thrill Ride: The Science Of Fun! A white-knuckle adventure filmed in 70mm, Thrill Ride takes full advantage of the power of large-format film, locking the audience into the front seat of some of the wildest rides ever created - including The Big Shot at the Stratosphere in Las Vegas and the rollercoasters Kumba and Montu, located in Busch Gardens, Tampa, Florida. Explore the heart-pounding possibilities brought to life when the imagination meets the computer work-station with director Ben Stassen, a renowned expert in the field of Computer Generated Imagery (CGI). And learn how cutting-edge ride designers employ technology originally developed by the military and NASA to create the mind-bending ride simulators of today! Using footage from some of the most popular rides ever created, Thrill Ride immerses the audience in the action...so fasten your seat belts for fun!

English
  • Originally Aired July 11, 1997
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
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Name Type Role
Ben Stassen Writer
Kurt Frey Writer
Harry Shearer (narrator) Guest Star
Ben Stassen Director