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It took two years to write the screenplay.

Stevens collaborated with Ivan Moffet and then with James Lee Barrett.

It was the only time Stevens received screenplay credit for a film he directed.

Ray Bradbury and Reginald Rose were considered but neither participated.

The poet Carl Sandburg was solicited though it is not certain if any of his contributions were included.

Sandburg, however, did receive screen credit for “ creative association .”