Television Variety Shows

Author : Telly R. Davidson
Publisher : Cumberland House Publishing
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1581825501

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TV's Grooviest Variety Shows of the '60s and '70s by Telly R. Davidson Pdf

TV's Grooviest Variety Shows (of the '60s and '70s)' is an irresistible page-turning account of TV's greatest and goofiest variety shows of the psychedelic 1960s and '70s. Designed to be browser-friendly, the book covers the main shows of the era?Ed Sullivan, Lawrence Welk, Dean Martin, the Smothers Brothers, 'Laugh-In, ' Flip Wilson, 'Sonny and Cher, ' 'Midnight Special, ' classic 'Saturday Night Live' (1975-80), 'SCTV, ' and 'The Muppets.' Each of these key chapters is fast-moving and fun, with quick, easy-to-skim sidebars like Memorable Moments,"" ""Quotable Quotes,"" and ""Bloopers & Breakups,"" plus a brisk narrative of the show's behind-the-scenes dramas, cast, and history.""

Author : David M. Inman
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-03
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476608778

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Television Variety Shows by David M. Inman Pdf

For the few hundred television viewers in 1946, a special treat on the broadcast schedule was the variety show called Hour Glass. It was the first TV program to go beyond talking heads, cooking demonstrations, and sporting events, featuring instead dancers, comics, singers, and long commercials for its sponsor, Chase and Sanborn coffee. Within two years, another variety show, Texaco Star Theatre, became the first true television hit and would be credited with the sales of thousands of television sets. The variety show formula was a staple of television in its first 30 years, in part because it lent itself to a medium where everything had to be live and preferably inside a studio. Most of the early television stars—including Jackie Gleason, Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, Ed Sullivan, Red Skelton, Dinah Shore, and Arthur Godfrey—rose to prominence through weekly variety shows. In the 1960s, major stars such as Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Judy Garland and Danny Kaye were hosting variety shows. By the 1970s, the format was giving way to sitcoms and dramas, but pop music stars Sonny and Cher, Tony Orlando and Dawn, and Donny and Marie Osmond hosted some of the last of the species. This book details 57 variety shows from the 1940s through the 1990s. A history of each show is first provided, followed by a brief look at each episode. Air date, guest stars, sketches performed, and a listing of songs featured are included.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Time Life Medical
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1999-05
Category : History
ISBN : 1883013429

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The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time by Anonim Pdf

A celebration of the series we can't forget, from the editors of Entertainment Weekly.

Author : Hyejung Ju
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-29
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781498565189

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Transnational Korean Television by Hyejung Ju Pdf

Transnational Korean Television: Cultural Storytelling and Digital Audience provides previously absent analyses of Korean TV dramas’ transnational influences, peculiar production features, distribution, and consumption to enrich the contextual understanding of Korean TV's transcultural mobility. Even as academic discussions about the Korean Wave have heated up, Korean television studies from transnational viewpoints often lack in-depth analysis and overlook the recently extended flow of Korean television beyond Asia. This book illustrates the ecology of Korean television along with the Korean Wave for the past two decades in order to showcase Korean TV dramas’ international mobility and its constant expansion with the different Western television and their audiences. Korean TV dramas’ mobility in crossing borders has been seen in both transnational and transcultural flows, and the book opens up the potential to observe the constant flow of Korean television content in new places, peoples, manners, and platforms around the world. Scholars of media studies, communication, cultural studies, and Asian studies will find this book especially useful.

Author : Benjamin M. Han
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-19
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781978803855

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Beyond the Black and White TV by Benjamin M. Han Pdf

This is the first book that examines how “ethnic spectacle” in the form of Asian and Latin American bodies played a significant role in the cultural Cold War at three historic junctures: the Korean War in 1950, the Cuban Revolution in 1959, and the statehood of Hawaii in 1959. As a means to strengthen U.S. internationalism and in an effort to combat the growing influence of communism, television variety shows, such as The Xavier Cugat Show, The Ed Sullivan Show, and The Chevy Show, were envisioned as early forms of global television. Beyond the Black and White TV examines the intimate moments of cultural interactions between the white hosts and the ethnic guests to illustrate U.S. aspirations for global power through the medium of television. These depictions of racial harmony aimed to shape a new perception of the United States as an exemplary nation of democracy, equality, and globalism.

Author : Jacqueline Edmondson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1470 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-03
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780313393488

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Music in American Life [4 volumes] by Jacqueline Edmondson Pdf

A fascinating exploration of the relationship between American culture and music as defined by musicians, scholars, and critics from around the world. Music has been the cornerstone of popular culture in the United States since the beginning of our nation's history. From early immigrants sharing the sounds of their native lands to contemporary artists performing benefit concerts for social causes, our country's musical expressions reflect where we, as a people, have been, as well as our hope for the future. This four-volume encyclopedia examines music's influence on contemporary American life, tracing historical connections over time. Music in American Life: An Encyclopedia of the Songs, Styles, Stars, and Stories That Shaped Our Culture demonstrates the symbiotic relationship between this art form and our society. Entries include singers, composers, lyricists, songs, musical genres, places, instruments, technologies, music in films, music in political realms, and music shows on television.

Author : Library of Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1160 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : WISC:89113658934

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Library of Congress Subject Headings by Library of Congress Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-21
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786454372

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Television Series and Specials Scripts, 1946-1992 by Anonim Pdf

In the early days of television, many of its actors, writers, producers and directors came from radio. This crossover endowed the American Radio Archives with a treasure trove of television documents. The collected scripts span more than 40 years of American television history, from live broadcasts of the 1940s to the late 1980s. They also cover the entire spectrum of television entertainment programming, including comedies, soap operas, dramas, westerns, and crime series. The archives cover nearly 1,200 programs represented by more than 6,000 individual scripts. Includes an index of personal names, program and episode titles and production companies, as well as a glossary of industry terms.

Author : Jeffrey A. Ewing,Kevin S. Decker
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781119280859

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Alien and Philosophy by Jeffrey A. Ewing,Kevin S. Decker Pdf

Alien and Philosophy: I Infest, Therefore I Am presents a philosophical exploration of the world of Alien, the simultaneously horrifying and thought-provoking sci-fi horror masterpiece, and the film franchise it spawned. The first book dedicated to exploring the philosophy raised by one of the most successful and influential sci-fi franchises of modern times Features contributions from an acclaimed team of scholars of philosophy and pop culture, led by highly experienced volume editors Explores a huge range of topics that include the philosophy of fear, Just Wars, bio-weaponry, feminism and matriarchs, perfect killers, contagion, violation, employee rights and Artificial Intelligence Includes coverage of H.R. Giger’s aesthetics, the literary influences of H.P. Lovecraft, sci-fi and the legacy of Vietnam, and much more!

Author : Susan Murray,Laurie Ouellette
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780814757345

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Reality TV by Susan Murray,Laurie Ouellette Pdf

A collection of essays, which provide a comprehensive picture of how and why the genre of reality television emerged, what it means, how it differs from earlier television programming, and how it engages societies, industries, and individuals.

Author : Ray Broadus Browne,Pat Browne
Publisher : Popular Press
Page : 1030 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0879728213

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The Guide to United States Popular Culture by Ray Broadus Browne,Pat Browne Pdf

"To understand the history and spirit of America, one must know its wars, its laws, and its presidents. To really understand it, however, one must also know its cheeseburgers, its love songs, and its lawn ornaments. The long-awaited Guide to the United States Popular Culture provides a single-volume guide to the landscape of everyday life in the United States. Scholars, students, and researchers will find in it a valuable tool with which to fill in the gaps left by traditional history. All American readers will find in it, one entry at a time, the story of their lives."--Robert Thompson, President, Popular Culture Association. "At long last popular culture may indeed be given its due within the humanities with the publication of The Guide to United States Popular Culture. With its nearly 1600 entries, it promises to be the most comprehensive single-volume source of information about popular culture. The range of subjects and diversity of opinions represented will make this an almost indispensable resource for humanities and popular culture scholars and enthusiasts alike."--Timothy E. Scheurer, President, American Culture Association "The popular culture of the United States is as free-wheeling and complex as the society it animates. To understand it, one needs assistance. Now that explanatory road map is provided in this Guide which charts the movements and people involved and provides a light at the end of the rainbow of dreams and expectations."--Marshall W. Fishwick, Past President, Popular Culture Association Features of The Guide to United States Popular Culture: 1,010 pages 1,600 entries 500 contributors Alphabetic entries Entries range from general topics (golf, film) to specific individuals, items, and events Articles are supplemented by bibliographies and cross references Comprehensive index

Author : Ruth A. Deller
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781839090233

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Reality Television by Ruth A. Deller Pdf

Reality television is shown worldwide, features people from all walks of life and covers everything from romance to religion. It has not only changed television, but every other area of the media. So why has reality TV become such a huge phenomenon, and what is its future in an age of streaming and social media?

Author : David Bianculli
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780385540285

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The Platinum Age of Television by David Bianculli Pdf

Television today is better than ever. From The Sopranos to Breaking Bad, Sex and the City to Girls, and Modern Family to Louie, never has so much quality programming dominated our screens. Exploring how we got here, acclaimed TV critic David Bianculli traces the evolution of the classic TV genres, among them the sitcom, the crime show, the miniseries, the soap opera, the Western, the animated series, the medical drama, and the variety show. In each genre he selects five key examples of the form to illustrate its continuities and its dramatic departures. Drawing on exclusive and in-depth interviews with many of the most famed auteurs in television history, Bianculli shows how the medium has evolved into the premier form of visual narrative art. Includes interviews with: MEL BROOKS, MATT GROENING, DAVID CHASE, KEVIN SPACEY, AMY SCHUMER, VINCE GILLIGAN, AARON SORKIN, MATTHEW WEINER, JUDD APATOW, LOUIS C.K., DAVID MILCH, DAVID E. KELLEY, JAMES L. BROOKS, LARRY DAVID, KEN BURNS, LARRY WILMORE, AND MANY, MANY MORE

Author : Paul Condon
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 960 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781788400466

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1001 TV Series by Paul Condon Pdf

This is the ultimate book for the Netflix and boxset generation, featuring all the greatest drama series ever broadcast as well as the weirdest game shows, controversial reality TV experiments and breathtaking nature documentaries. It is a must for anyone who wants to know why India's Ramayan is legendary, why Roots was groundbreaking, or what the ending of Lost was all about. Written by an international team of critics, authors, academics, producers and journalists, this book reviews TV series from more than 20 countries, highlights classic episodes to watch and also provides cast summaries and production details.

Author : David Baskerville,Tim Baskerville,Serona Elton
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781071854235

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Music Business Handbook and Career Guide by David Baskerville,Tim Baskerville,Serona Elton Pdf

The Thirteenth Edition of this powerhouse best-selling text maintains its tradition as the most comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the music industry in all of its diversity. Readers new to the music business and seasoned professionals alike will find David Baskerville, Tim Baskerville, and Serona Elton′s handbook the go-to source, regardless of their specialty within the music field. Music Business Handbook and Career Guide is ideal for introductory courses such as Introduction to the Music Business, Music and Media, and other survey courses as well as more specialized courses such as the Record Industry, Music Careers, Artist Management, and more. The fully updated Thirteenth Edition includes a comprehensive discussion of the streaming revolution, where this predominant form of music consumption stands today and is heading in the future. Rapid changes in music licensingare addressed and how they impact creators, musical work performance licensing, compulsory and negotiated mechanicals, and sound recording licenses. The new edition also analyzes the changing picture of music video and shows how music video has been upended by on-demand streaming. Lastly, there is all-new coverage of COVID-19and how the concert industry has been impacted as well as digital advances that have been made.