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Blockbuster TV : Must-See Sitcoms in the Network Era
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 Archie
Bunker. Jed. Laverne and Shirley. Cliff Huxtable. Throughout the entire
history of American prime-time television only four sitcoms have been true
blockbusters, with Nielsen
ratings far above the second- and third-rated
programs. Weekly, millions of Americans of every age were making a special
effort to turn on the set to see what Archie, Jed, Laverne, and Cliff were
doing that week. The wild popularity of these shows--All in the Family,
The Beverly Hillbillies, Laverne & Shirley (and its partner Happy
Days), and The Cosby Show--left commentators bewildered by the
tastes and preferences of the American public. How do we account for the huge
appeal of these sitcoms, and how does it figure into the history of network
prime-time television?
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The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows
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AMERICA'S
#1 BESTSELLING TELEVISION BOOK RECEIVES ITS MOST SWEEPING REVISION EVER! The
biggest and best television reference ever published, this is the guide you'll
turn to again and again for information on every nighttime... Wnat to know a
secret? This is the very reference book used by Ask Morty. Sure
Morty knows TV, but who can remember dates, and be able to spell "Banacek"
without looking it up? Covers the entire field,
from I Love Lucy to the X-Files, from the Mickey Mouse Club to South Park,
with more than 550 new listings. Information for over 5,000 Television Series!
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Total Television : The Comprehensive Guide to Programming from 1948 to the
Present (4th Ed)
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If
you're a fan or student of American TV, you must have this book, which
provides descriptions of 5,400 series and their major participants from 1948
to 1995. The information is presented in alphabetical order in entries up to
several pages long. Special broadcasts are also listed chronologically in an
appendix. Thankfully, the index is comprehensive, so you can easily trace the
mayfly-like flitting of stars, personalities, and lesser deities from show to
show. And, I don't usually say this, but it's really a heck of a bargain.
Information on 5,400 Series From
1948 to 1995!
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Television Sitcom Fact Book : Over 8,700 Details from 130 Shows, 1985-2000
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At
your fingertips in this volume are over 8,700 facts concerning 130 television
sitcoms broadcast from 1985 to those still current in 2000 by ABC, CBS, NBC,
Fox, UPN, WB and in syndication. The information included is based on one
source-the actual programs as seen on television. Long running series can be
found, as well as those still memorable here-today-gone-tomorrow series. Most
of the information that appears here cannot be found in any other source. If
you are looking for addresses, nicknames, names of pets, character quirks,
telephone numbers, license plate numbers, clothing sizes, favorite foods or
jobs, to name just a few, this book is the source.
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TV Sets : Fantasy Blueprints of Classic TV Homes
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This
charming, evocative book supplies the blueprints to the TV sets of favorite
television shows, the fine line details of spaces we've visited vicariously.
Mark Bennett's drawings sketch the homes of the Jetsons, the Cleavers, Fred
and Ethel Murtz, as well as Lucy and Ricky Ricardo. In addition to the homes
of the cast of Father Knows Best, The Dick Van Dyke Show, and The
Honeymooners, we get the town plans of Mayberry , Hooterville, and
finally, a map of Gilligan's Island. Note from Morty: "I
bought this book, I love it. Now I need a builder to make it
reality"
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[MORE
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Classic Sitcoms : A Celebration of the Best in
Prime-Time Comedy
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Rather
than another nostalgia-derived look at fondly remembered but essentially lame
sitcoms, this book reflects critics' picks of the very best examples of the
genre, then examines them with the seriousness and insight they deserve. The
author is an expert on the subject--he also wrote the definitive work on the
Dick Van Dyke Show--and he treats each of the ten shows, from I Love Lucy to
Cheers--with thoroughness and affection. This book will enhance the viewing
experience of any television fan.
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The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time
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If you love TV then this is the book
for you. Contains beautiful color and black and white photos and just enough
information on all of the shows featured. All sidebars contain: Years on the
air, top Nielsen charting, and number of Emmys won, as well as other interesting
goodies like quotes from critics trashing great shows like Seinfeld, All in
the Family, The X-Files,and Everybody Loves Raymond when they first aired. Go
buy this book!
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The Emmys: The Ultimate, Unofficial
Guide to the Battle of TV's Best Shows and Greatest Stars
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The third edition, revised and updated to include all the
latest glamour, gossip, controversies, scandals, and intrigue... Lists of more than 6,500 winners in all categories.
Year-by-year awards show anecdotes. All-time Emmy champs and losers TV
Hall-of-Famers. Dramatic victories and surprise moments. Prime time, daytime, sports, news, movies, and documentaries.
Emmy facts and records. Who's never won and why and more...
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Classic Sitcoms : A Celebration of the
Best in Prime-Time Comedy
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Rather than another nostalgia-derived look at fondly
remembered but essentially lame sitcoms, this book reflects critics' picks of
the very best examples of the genre, then examines them with the seriousness
and insight they deserve. The author is an expert on the subject--he also
wrote the definitive work on the Dick Van Dyke Show--and he treats each of the
ten shows, from I Love Lucy to Cheers--with thoroughness and affection. This
book will enhance the viewing experience of any television fan.
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Do You Remember TV : The Book That
Takes You Back
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Just try and get the commercial
jingles and TV-show themes out of your head after perusing this shiny little
paperback that's a mishmash of familiar images (Ricky Schroeder, circa Silver
Spoons), whimsical lists (e.g., actors appeared on the The Love Boat,), and
snippets of memory-triggered melodies ("It's a neighborly day in this
beauty-wood...") The books pages are organized randomly, much like
recollections themselves-and it's eye-catching design and imaginative text set
it apart from other pop-culture tomes. So while trivia buffs should look
elsewhere for boob-tube data, nostalgia fiends will adore this goofy, stream
of consciousness voyage through the history of TV land.
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TV Mania : A Timeline of Television
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TV trivia buffs will find answers to hundreds of questions
in this compact, handy look at American TV history. A perfect gift for the
avid viewer, this entertaining, highly pictorial celebration presents the
medium's history chronologically from the earliest broadcasts to the present.
185 illustrations, 60 in color.
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The Encyclopedia of TV Game Shows
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Fun and informative, this
entertaining book is packed with facts about more than 500 game shows, from
"You Bet Your Life" to "Jeopardy!" Each entry includes a
summary of the program, rules of the game, air dates, hosts, celebrity guests,
network affiliations, production companies, producers, and creators. It's been
completely revised and updated to include more than 30 news shows, such as:
"Singled Out" "Debt" "Where in Time Is Carmen
Sandiego?" "Idiot Savants" "Peer Pressure" "Pictionary"...
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The Encyclopedia of
Animated Cartoons
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A completely revised and updated edition of The
encyclopedia of animated cartoon series (1981), this comprehensive guide
describes every production from 1909 to the present, documenting nearly 1,000
cartoon productions and 50,000 episodic entries, including silent cartoons,
theatrical sound cartoons, feature films, television series, television
specials, and Academy Award nominees and winners. Includes b&w photographs
and line drawings.
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