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Cue the Bunny on the Rainbow

Alan Rafkin
Cue the Bunny on the Rainbow Book PDF

Author : Alan Rafkin
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1998-11-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0815605420

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Cue the Bunny on the Rainbow by Alan Rafkin Pdf

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. In this autobiography, Rafkin recounts his behind-the-scenes experience working in over 80 different television series. Some of the most beloved sitcoms of all time, such as The Andy Griffith Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, M*A*S*H, Murphy Brown, and Coach adorn his directorial resume and illuminate Rafkin's ability to change with the times and persevere in the young world of show business. He recounts how directing strung-out actors and dodging their blows made life on the set a world unto itself. Rafkin further describes how having a good sense of humor helped him survive three divorces and three open-heart surgeries.

Black and Blue

Michael Seth Starr
Black and Blue Book PDF

Author : Michael Seth Starr
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781557838537

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BLACK AND BLUE: THE REDD FOXX STORY

Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted

Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted Book PDF

Author : Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781451659221

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Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong Pdf

The behind-the-scenes story of the making of the classic television series offers insight into how the influential show reflected changing American perspectives and was a first situation comedy to employ numerous women as writers and producers. TV tie-in.

The Odd Couple on Stage and Screen

Bob Leszczak
The Odd Couple on Stage and Screen Book PDF

Author : Bob Leszczak
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-22
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476615394

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The Odd Couple on Stage and Screen by Bob Leszczak Pdf

Inspired by the real life post-divorce experiences of television comedy writer Danny Simon, The Odd Couple has touched multiple generations of fans. Playwright Neil Simon embellished his brother Danny’s pseudo-sitcom situation and created an oil-and-water twosome with memorable characters showcasing the foibles of mankind. The original Broadway production enjoyed a run of 964 performances. The story of the cohabitation of Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison translated extremely well to the silver screen, and then in 1970 to television, where it brought weekly laughs and mirth to an even larger audience for five seasons in prime time. This thorough history details The Odd Couple in all its forms over the decades. It provides capsule biographies of the stage, film and television casts and crew, as well as an episode guide and a wealth of little-known information.

TV Creators

James L. Longworth, Jr.
TV Creators Book PDF

Author : James L. Longworth, Jr.
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2002-05-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0815607024

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TV Creators by James L. Longworth, Jr. Pdf

This sequel provides yet another dozen of today's most acclaimed writers and producers an open, uncensored forum in which they discuss everything from their work ethic to the political, social, and economic issues affecting the television industry. The West Wing, C.S.I., and Judging Amy are just a few of the dramas that launched a new era of television at the turn of the millennium. TV Creators gives scholars and fans alike an exclusive, firsthand account of the lives, philosophies, and contributions of some of the best television scribes of the past two decades. TV Creators: Volume Two includes revelations such as Aaron Sorkin (The West Wing) admitting that he is not a natural storyteller, and Martha Williamson (Touched by an Angel) announcing that "There is nothing more gender blind than an executive producer who desperately needs a good writer." Glenn Gordon Caron (Moonlighting, Now & Again) confesses, "I always think that disaster is an inch away," while Paul Haggis (Family Law) reveals, "I always like to do something that I think I can fail at." Also interviewed are: Aaron Spelling (Charmed, Beverly Hills 90210); Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer); Roy Huggins (The Fugitive); Clifton Campbell (Profiler); Barbara Hall (Judging Amy); Anthony Zuiker (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation); John McNamara (The Fugitive); and Don Bellisario (JAG, Magnum P.I.).

Comical Co-Stars of Television

Robert Pegg
Comical Co Stars of Television Book PDF

Author : Robert Pegg
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-05
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476610245

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Comical Co-Stars of Television by Robert Pegg Pdf

Although some scholars credit Shakespeare with creating in Henry IV’s Falstaff the first “second banana” character (reviving him for Henry IV Part Two), most television historians agree that the popular co-star was born in 1955 when Art Carney, as Ed Norton, first addressed Jackie Gleason with a “Hey, Ralphie-boy,” on The Honeymooners. The phenomenon has proved to be one of the most enduring achievements of the American sitcom, and oftentimes so popular that the co-star becomes the star. Twenty-nine of those popular co-stars get all of the attention in this work. Each chapter focuses on one television character and the actor or actress who brought him or her to life, and provides critical analysis, biographical information and, in several instances, interviews with the actors and actresses themselves. It includes people like Art Carney of The Honeymooners, Don Knotts of The Andy Griffith Show, Ted Knight of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Max Baer of The Beverly Hillbillies, Vivian Vance and William Frawley of I Love Lucy, Ann B. Davis of The Brady Bunch, Jamie Farr of M*A*S*H, Ron Palillo of Welcome Back, Kotter, Jimmie Walker of Good Times, Tom Poston of Newhart and Michael Richards of Seinfeld, to name just a few.

Television's Strangest Moments

Quentin Falk,Ben Falk
Television s Strangest Moments Book PDF

Author : Quentin Falk,Ben Falk
Publisher : Portico
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781849941839

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Television's Strangest Moments by Quentin Falk,Ben Falk Pdf

Ever since John Logie Baird first publicly demonstrated this now all-pervasive medium in his small Soho laboratory, the history of television has been littered with remarkable but true tales of the unexpected. Ranging from bizarre stories of actors’ shenanigans to strange but true executive and marketing decisions, and covering over one hundred shows, series and episodes from both behind and in front of the camera in British and American television studios, 'Television's Strangest Moments' is the ultimate tome of TV trivia. Why did the quintessential English sleuth The Saint drive a Swedish car? What happened when Michael Aspel met Nora Batty on the set of the 1960s drama-documentary 'The War Game'? Why is the Halloween chiller 'Ghostwatch' still unofficially banned by the BBC? From live TV suicide to Ricky Martin's disastrous candid camera-style episode involving a young female fan and several cans of dog food, 'Television's Strangest Moments' will keep you hooked when there's nothing worth watching on the box.

Prime-Time Authorship

Douglas Heil
Prime Time Authorship Book PDF

Author : Douglas Heil
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2002-03-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0815628781

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Prime-Time Authorship by Douglas Heil Pdf

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), Joseph Dougherty (thirtysomething), and Michael Kozoll (Hill Street Blues) are used as examples of professionals who developed a personal voice and a distinctive style while serving as staff writers for existing prime-time television programs. Douglas Heil theorizes that students of television scriptwriting need to engage in "close study of exemplary," and the three full scripts he offers a.re useful models of humane and entertaining drama. The book is of value not only to aspiring scriptwriters but also to those readers with a general interest in media history.

Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors

Jerry Roberts
Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors Book PDF

Author : Jerry Roberts
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 862 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-05
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780810863781

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Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors by Jerry Roberts Pdf

From live productions of the 1950s like Requiem for a Heavyweight to big budget mini-series like Band of Brothers, long-form television programs have been helmed by some of the most creative and accomplished names in directing. Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors brings attention to the directors of these productions, citing every director of stand alone long-form television programs: made for TV movies, movie-length pilots, mini-series, and feature-length anthology programs, as well as drama, comedy, and musical specials of more than 60 minutes. Each of the nearly 2,000 entries provides a brief career sketch of the director, his or her notable works, awards, and a filmography. Many entries also provide brief discussions of key shows, movies, and other productions. Appendixes include Emmy Awards, DGA Awards, and other accolades, as well as a list of anthology programs. A much-needed reference that celebrates these often-neglected artists, Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of the medium.

The Gatekeeper

Alfred R. Schneider
The Gatekeeper Book PDF

Author : Alfred R. Schneider
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2001-03-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0815606834

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The Gatekeeper by Alfred R. Schneider Pdf

From 1960 to 1990, Alfred R. Schneider served as head of standards and practices, or "chief censors," for the ABC television network. From his unique vantage point, Schneider managed issues of taste and morality that determined what millions of U.S. viewers watched. During his tenure the nation's attitudes changed drastically, as did the content shown on American airwaves. Controversies arose about TV's influence on children, its portrayal of violence, and its introduction of once taboo subjects.

The Story of Viewers For Quality Television

Dorothy Collins Swanson
The Story of Viewers For Quality Television Book PDF

Author : Dorothy Collins Swanson
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2000-10-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0815606494

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The Story of Viewers For Quality Television by Dorothy Collins Swanson Pdf

Viewers for Quality Television (VQT) emerged from the successful grassroots campaign of founder Dorothy Swanson to save the series Cagney & Lacey. Eight months after the drama returned to the air-with the help of the show's producer Barney Rosenzweig-Swanson's group gained significant media attention and popular support. In 1984 she founded VQT and galvanized over 1500 advocates for innovative and enriching television programming. For the past 12 years, VQT has been the recognized and credible forum for discerning viewers. Prior to the formation of this group, there was no system in place where viewers could voice their opinions collectively to those responsible for the fate of programs. The organization, whose endorsements continue to be an important part of many programs' bids for survival, has succeeded in convincing network executives to reconsider shows such as Designing Women, Homefront, China Beach, I'll Fly Away, and most recently, The Practice, which were scheduled to be canceled. Documenting the efforts of one grassroots organization that made a difference, Swanson's story extends beyond the realm of television to demonstrate the rewards of making the voice of public opinion heard.

Camp TV

Quinlan Miller
Camp TV Book PDF

Author : Quinlan Miller
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781478003397

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Camp TV by Quinlan Miller Pdf

Sitcoms of the 1950s and 1960s are widely considered conformist in their depictions of gender roles and sexual attitudes. In Camp TV Quinlan Miller offers a new account of the history of American television that explains what campy meant in practical sitcom terms in shows as iconic as The Dick Van Dyke Show as well as in more obscure fare, such as The Ugliest Girl in Town. Situating his analysis within the era's shifts in the television industry and the coalescence of straightness and whiteness that came with the decline of vaudevillian camp, Miller shows how the sitcoms of this era overflowed with important queer representation and gender nonconformity. Whether through regular supporting performances (Ann B. Davis's Schultzy in The Bob Cummings Show), guest appearances by Paul Lynde and Charles Nelson Reilly, or scripted dialogue and situations, industry processes of casting and production routinely esteemed a camp aesthetic that renders all gender expression queer. By charting this unexpected history, Miller offers new ways of exploring how supposedly repressive popular media incubated queer, genderqueer, and transgender representations.

Starting Your Television Writing Career

Abby Finer,Deborah Pearlman
Starting Your Television Writing Career Book PDF

Author : Abby Finer,Deborah Pearlman
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2004-10-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0815608314

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Starting Your Television Writing Career by Abby Finer,Deborah Pearlman Pdf

In this essential guide, Abby Finer and Deborah Pearlman of the Warner Bros. Television Writers Workshop reveal insider tips and tricks aimed at paving the way to better scripts by new writers. The book focuses on all aspects of writing for television, from the definition and importance of sample material to what it takes to be a successful TV writer. In particular, the authors provide instruction on troubleshooting scripts—with a do and don't list. For the novice scriptwriter, they include advice on how to research, brainstorm ideas, choose the right show, as well as write a beat sheet and outline in order to achieve a polished draft. Filled with practical advice and up-to-elate industry information, each chapter provides strategies and insights that will jump-start a fledgling writing career toward success.

Critiquing the Sitcom

Joanne Morreale
Critiquing the Sitcom Book PDF

Author : Joanne Morreale
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2002-12-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0815629834

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Critiquing the Sitcom by Joanne Morreale Pdf

This is the first anthology that examines the TV sitcom in terms of its treatment of gender, family, class, race, and ethnic issues. The selections range from early shows such as I Remember Mama (George Lipsitz’s “Why Remember Mama? The Changing Face of a Woman’s Narrative”) to the more recent Roseanne (Kathleen Rowe Karlyn’s “Roseanne: Unruly Woman as a Domestic Goddess”). The volume also looks unflinchingly at major controversies; for example, the NAACP boycott of the stereotypical yet wildly popular Amos ‘n’ Andy and the queer reading of Laverne and Shirley. These diverse essays constitute a veritable history of postwar American mores. Some are classic, some forgotten, but all indicate the importance of considering text and subtext (social, historic, industrial) in the critical study of television. A final chapter by Joanne Morreale bids sitcoms adieu with the “cultural spectacle of Seinfeld’s last episode.”

BFI Film and Television Handbook 2001

Eddie Dyja
BFI Film and Television Handbook 2001 Book PDF

Author : Eddie Dyja
Publisher : British Film Institute
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2000-12-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0851708188

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BFI Film and Television Handbook 2001 by Eddie Dyja Pdf

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