Tony Garnett is the first book-length study of one of the most respected and prolific producers working in British television. From ground-breaking dramas from the 1960's such as "Up the Junction" and "Cathy Come Home" to the "must see" series in the 1990's and 2000's such as "This Life "and" The Cops," Garnett has produced some of the most important and influential British television drama.
Tony Garnett is the first book-length study of one of the most respected and prolific producers working in British television. From ground-breaking dr...
This is the first full-length study of the screenwriter Troy Kennedy Martin, whose work for film and television includes "Z Cars," "The Italian Job," "Kelly's Heroes," "The Sweeney," "Reilly - Ace of Spies" and "Edge of Darkness." Written in an easily accessible style, this book will appeal to anyone with an interest in television drama, screenwriting, and the history of British television over the last fifty years.
This is the first full-length study of the screenwriter Troy Kennedy Martin, whose work for film and television includes "Z Cars," "The Italian Job," ...
This work focuses on the relationship between the rise of the multi-media environment - television and motion pictures - and the decline of the humanities in academia, the changing role of print literacy, and the disintegration of historical consciousness.
This work focuses on the relationship between the rise of the multi-media environment - television and motion pictures - and the decline of the humani...
No generation eludes definition as much as Generation X. Rob Owens opens with a history of network and cable television since the birth of Generation X, but goes on to explore the symbiotic relationship between television and this largely misunderstood age group. From the first megahit The Brady Bunch to today's Friends, Owen unflinchingly describes the boob tube as the ubiquitous babysitter for millions of young people. Television, Owen maintains, consumes innocence as viewers encounter countless episodes of society's woes, from political strife and environmental decimation to everyday...
No generation eludes definition as much as Generation X. Rob Owens opens with a history of network and cable television since the birth of Generation ...
For director Alan Rafkin, television is probably the silliest and most volatile business in the world. Yet whether he was catching a pie in the face or working with an array of eccentric and talented stars, Rafkin was addicted to television from day one.
For director Alan Rafkin, television is probably the silliest and most volatile business in the world. Yet whether he was catching a pie in the face o...
Documenting the efforts of one grassroots organization that made a difference, Dorothy Swanson's story extends beyond the realms of television to demonstrate the rewards of making the voice of public opinion heard.
Documenting the efforts of one grassroots organization that made a difference, Dorothy Swanson's story extends beyond the realms of television to demo...
Regarded by his contemporaries as one of television s premier comedy creators, Nat Hiken was the driving creative force behind the classic 1950s and 1960s series Sgt. Bilko and the hilarious Car 54, Where Are You? King of the Half Hour, the first biography of Hiken, draws extensively on exclusive first-hand interviews with some of the well-known TV personalities who worked with him, such as Carol Burnett, Fred Gwynne, Alan King, Al Lewis, and Herbert Ross. The book focuses on Hiken s immense talent and remarkable career, from his early days in radio as Fred Allen s head writer to his...
Regarded by his contemporaries as one of television s premier comedy creators, Nat Hiken was the driving creative force behind the classic 1950s an...
From 1960 to 1990, Alfred R. Schneider served as head of standards and practices, or chief censor, for the American Broadcasting Company. This text, his autobiography, provides a unique history of American culture and the television industry.
From 1960 to 1990, Alfred R. Schneider served as head of standards and practices, or chief censor, for the American Broadcasting Company. This text, h...
This text is an account of the TV programme Lou Grant. The creation of characters, casting of actors, the script writing process and the impact of network censors are detailed here. Interviews with actors, producers, writers, directors are also incorporated.
This text is an account of the TV programme Lou Grant. The creation of characters, casting of actors, the script writing process and the impact of net...
ER, Law and Order and The Sopranos are just a few of the dramas that launched a new era of television at the turn of the millennium. This text gives scholars and fans alike a firsthand account of the lives, philosophy and contribution of some of the best writers and producers of the 1980s and 1990s.
ER, Law and Order and The Sopranos are just a few of the dramas that launched a new era of television at the turn of the millennium. This text gives s...