Originally his publisher expected that the novels could be adapted into a long - running television series , something like The Lone Ranger had been for radio .
During the 1950s Asimov wrote a series of science fiction novels expressly intended for young - adult audiences .
Originally Asimov 's publisher expected that the novels could be adapted into a long - running television series , something like The Lone Ranger had been for radio .
During the 1950s Asimov wrote a series of science fiction novels expressly intended for young - adult audiences .