From the opening credits that feature a silhouette falling among skyscrapers, Mad Men transcended its role as a series about the Madison Avenue advertising industry to become a modern classic. For seven seasons, Mad Men asked viewers to contemplate the 1960s anew, reassessing the tumultuous era s stance on women s rights, race, war, politics, and family relationships that comprise the American Dream. Set in the heart of the twentieth century, the show brought to light how deeply we still are connected to that age. The result is a show that continually asks us to rethink our own families,...
From the opening credits that feature a silhouette falling among skyscrapers, Mad Men transcended its role as a series about the Madison Avenue advert...
Frasier is one of the most critically acclaimed series in television history: The series won more Emmys than any other comedy series. This book shows how the series managed to create its own identity and iconic cast of characters, embraced farce to an unseen level in American sitcoms, and exploited class issues for humor in a unique style.
Frasier is one of the most critically acclaimed series in television history: The series won more Emmys than any other comedy series. This book shows ...
This book focuses on Breaking Bad's fascinating characters and complex story lines, while also looking at how the program challenges viewers and analyzes what did and did not work. The author explores how the show grapples with themes of morality, legality, and anti-drug rhetoric-features that contributed to the show's cultural significance.
This book focuses on Breaking Bad's fascinating characters and complex story lines, while also looking at how the program challenges viewers and analy...
This book looks at how the original Star Trek became a cultural phenomenon, generating numerous spin-offs and feature films and inspiring multiple series, films, books, etc. In addition to the show's creation and its place in science fiction, the author looks at the series through the prisms of American political history, technology, and fandom.
This book looks at how the original Star Trek became a cultural phenomenon, generating numerous spin-offs and feature films and inspiring multiple ser...
This book looks at The Simpsons place in the pop culture firmament, from inspirations like Mad magazine to its critical role in the renaissance of animated television. The author recounts the birth of the show, discusses its remarkable merchandising success, and examines the show's popularity as the longest running episodic program in TV history.
This book looks at The Simpsons place in the pop culture firmament, from inspirations like Mad magazine to its critical role in the renaissance of ani...
This volume discusses the popularity of Friends (1994-2004), one of the most successful shows in television history. The author examines the popularity of the show, the appeal of its characters, its relevance to its original audiences, and its continued relevance today.
This volume discusses the popularity of Friends (1994-2004), one of the most successful shows in television history. The author examines the popularit...
