This book explores the collaborative sitcoms of two of British television's most well-known comedy writers. Written over a period of twenty-five years, the four series 'Dad's Army', 'It Ain't Half Hot, Mum', 'Hi-de-Hi ' and 'You Rang M'Lord?' have endured as much-loved and often-repeated classics.
The book explores the themes of Perry and Croft's writing in terms of their own biography, and as articulations of British cultural and televisual history. Focusing on issues central to the concept of identity in British culture, class, gender, sexuality and race and analysing...
This book explores the collaborative sitcoms of two of British television's most well-known comedy writers. Written over a period of twenty-five ye...
Alan Bennett is one of the UK's most well-known and successful writers. His oeuvre is one where populist art forms and intellectually complex arguments co-exist seamlessly, allowing the work to appeal to a wide audience. Bennett's familiar voice combines both an appreciation for the past with a critical assessment of contemporary Britain, often through relentlessly detailed observation of himself and of others. Bennett has acted, written, directed, presented or edited in almost every conceivable dramatic medium, including stage, television, radio, film and print media. This book is the...
Alan Bennett is one of the UK's most well-known and successful writers. His oeuvre is one where populist art forms and intellectually complex argument...
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...
This work shows the behind-the-scenes writers of the best and the worst American television shows. Writers instanced include Paddy Chafesky and Steven Bochco, recounting their experiences of working and fighting with network producers, censors and stars. The books uses interviews and ancedotes.
This work shows the behind-the-scenes writers of the best and the worst American television shows. Writers instanced include Paddy Chafesky and Steven...
The essays in this groundbreaking work constitute a serious look at this controversial-and phenomenally popular -- television show. The authors tackle such questions as: Why is The X-Files so popular Now? How does the show portray women's roles? Is The X-Files a modern myth?
The essays in this groundbreaking work constitute a serious look at this controversial-and phenomenally popular -- television show. The authors tackle...
A collection of essays by the TV critic of The New Yorker, this book provides a poetic examination of 1960s television culture ranging from the Vietnam War to Captain Kangeroo, and from the 1968 Democratic convention to televised sports.
A collection of essays by the TV critic of The New Yorker, this book provides a poetic examination of 1960s television culture ranging from the Vietna...
Arguing for respect and serious attention to be given to the medium of television, this manifesto takes on the conventional wisdom about TV, challenging allegations that it discourages literacy and encourages violence. David Bianculli seeks to define, explore and embrace the mass medium, heralding television as an ideal forum for art, information and education.
Arguing for respect and serious attention to be given to the medium of television, this manifesto takes on the conventional wisdom about TV, challengi...
Updated and expanded for the third edition, this volume combines scholarship with movie lore to present a comprehensive account of the development and influence of the American screenwriter. The text is written in an informal style and includes anecdotes and stories that spotlight writer's creative work and their struggle to achieve recognition.
Updated and expanded for the third edition, this volume combines scholarship with movie lore to present a comprehensive account of the development and...
Mixing interviews, essays, and representative scripts of three successful television dramatists, the book will be of immeasurable use to the novice scriptwriter. Designed to inspire the fledgling scriptwriter, this book combines analytical essays on the work of three successful television writers with interviews and complete scripts printed in correct professional format. The writers Marion Hargrove (Maverick, The Waltons), James Dougherty (thirtysomething), and Michael Kozell (Hill Street Blues) are used as examples of professionals who developed a personal voice and a distinctive style...
Mixing interviews, essays, and representative scripts of three successful television dramatists, the book will be of immeasurable use to the novice sc...
