The Encyclopedia of American Television<BR><FONT class=regbold size=2>Broadcast Programming Post WWII- 2000</FONT><BR><BR><FONT class=regtext><I>Ron Lackmann</I></FONT><BR><BR><FONT size=2><FONT class=regbold>Specifications:</FONT><BR>
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<FONT class=regtext>Black-and-white photographs. Index. Appendixes. Bibliography. Cross-references.&nbsp;<FONT class=regtext>544 Pages. <FONT class=regtext>8 1/2 x 11.<BR><BR><FONT class=regbold>Reviews:</FONT><BR>
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<FONT class=regtext>"The writing is very good, and the encyclopedia is easy to use...Libraries with large performing arts and/or mass media collections will want to purchase this book." - <I>Reference Reviews</I></FONT><BR><BR><FONT class=regtext>"Avid television viewers, young or old, will enjoy browsing, while those in need of information for projects and reports will find information that is otherwise scattered throughout the Internet or in resources covering other related topics...Recommended." - <I>Library Media Connection</I></FONT><BR><BR><FONT class=regtext>"All entries are enhanced with excellent cross-references...well written and easy to access." - <I>American Reference Books Annual</I></FONT><BR><BR><FONT class=regtext>“…a delightful journey through cultural history…[a] wonderful reference book…sheer reading fun that is provided in this must-have for the reference shelves.” - <I>VOYA</I></FONT><BR><BR><FONT class=regtext>"...valuable, in addition to being fun to read and use...the most current, concise, and affordable work available on the subject. This important reference will be used by public and academic libraries for many years and is highly recommended." - <I>Library Journal, starred review</I></FONT><BR><BR><FONT class=regtext>"Lackmann's volume is a worthwhile addition for libraries needing a readable, popular guide." - <I>Booklist</I></FONT><BR><BR><FONT class=regbold>Summary:</FONT><BR>
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<P>There is no denying the influence television has had on Americans over the past 50 years. <I>The Encyclopedia American Television</I> is a true celebration of the medium as well as a fact-filled guide. It provides an entertaining historical reference to the programs, personalities, and practices of network television from its early days to the end of the century. From game shows to the nightly news, from sitcoms to serious dramas and everything in-between, more than 1,000 entries provide story synopses, biographies, production histories, air dates, and much more.</P>
<P>Also featured are two appendixes—the top-rated programs from 1952 to 1999 and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Annual Emmy Award winners from the second half of the 20th century. More than 130 photographs, many of them rare, round out this great survey of television culture in the past century.<B> </B>Easy to use and fun to read, <I>The Encyclopedia of American Television</I> is sure to delight T.V.-watchers everywhere.</P>
<P><B>Among the shows, characters, and topics covered are:</B>
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<LI><I>The Addams Family
<LI>The Bing Crosby Show
<LI>Captain Kangaroo</I>
<LI>Ann B. Davis
<LI><I>Dynasty</I>
<LI>Andy Griffith
<LI>Michael Landon
<LI><I>Let’s Make A Deal</I>
<LI>Mary Tyler Moore
<LI><I>Password
<LI>Star Trek
<LI>Vega$</I>
<LI>Oprah Winfrey. </LI></UL></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT>