Television: styles and genres

A fun and informative exploration of how the classic television series Bonanza differs from the reality of Virginia City, Nevada.

A fun and informative exploration of how the classic television series Bonanza differs from the reality of Virginia City, Nevada.

A critical and insightful exploration of arguably the greatest television show of the twenty-first century.

Since coming to an end at the pinnacle of its popularity, Seinfeld's story continues.

A critical and insightful exploration of arguably the greatest television show of the twenty-first century.

A fun and fascinating deep dive for "e;devoted and loyal MST3K fans"e; (Library Journal) that reveals the impact and creation of the cult-hit television series Mystery Science Theater 3000.

In this book, Delphine Letort examines the plots and ploys that intermingle fiction and history in Barry Jenkins' television adaptation of The Underground Railroad, allowing viewers to experience enslavement and flight through the eyes of the female protagonist, Cora.

In this book, Delphine Letort examines the plots and ploys that intermingle fiction and history in Barry Jenkins' television adaptation of The Underground Railroad, allowing viewers to experience enslavement and flight through the eyes of the female protagonist, Cora.

When The Shield first appeared on US television in March 2002, it broke ratings records with the highest audience-rated original series premiere in cable history.

Planet of the Apes started life in 1963 as a quirky work by Pierre Boulle, the French literary novelist famous for The Bridge over the River Kwai.

Natalie Cassidy has been on our screens for over three decades.

"e;This does indeed deserve comparisons with Blackadder"e; Radio Times"e;A knockabout, well-researched take on the working and domestic life of Shakespeare.

From the show's modest beginnings to its massive Emmy sweep, You Are My Happy Ending tells the story of how Schitt's Creek became the surprise hit that changed the way we think about LGBTQ relationships.

Planet of the Apes started life in 1963 as a quirky work by Pierre Boulle, the French literary novelist famous for The Bridge over the River Kwai.

From the show's modest beginnings to its massive Emmy sweep, You Are My Happy Ending tells the story of how Schitt's Creek became the surprise hit that changed the way we think about LGBTQ relationships.

When The Shield first appeared on US television in March 2002, it broke ratings records with the highest audience-rated original series premiere in cable history.

The best jokes, gags and scenes from a true British comedy classic.

CONTAINS SIXTEEN PAGES OF PHOTOSWho made the phone call that got HBO to launch the show?

A fascinating deep-dive into how shows from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to The Equalizer have changed the way women are portrayed on television.

A fascinating deep-dive into how shows from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to The Equalizer have changed the way women are portrayed on television.

The beloved Uncle Iroh once told Prince Zuko, "e;It's time to start asking the big questions.

The writer behind Luke and Laura's wedding reminisces about life on the set of daytime television's highest rated show of all time, General Hospital.

This book explores the role of heritage in contemporary British visual culture through an analysis of a selection of British factual television series.

This book explores the role of heritage in contemporary British visual culture through an analysis of a selection of British factual television series.

A National Medal of Arts winner, Mel Brooks has kept us in stitches for 70 years, laughing at the human condition.

A National Medal of Arts winner, Mel Brooks has kept us in stitches for 70 years, laughing at the human condition.

Das neue Schweigen um alte MännerbilderWas passiert, wenn eine Gesellschaft aufhört, Männern Geschichten zu erzählen, in denen sie sich wiederfinden können?

Clowns have always harbored a dark side, but with the proliferation of visual media platforms, their grotesque personas have taken center stage.

With a unique definition of the classic situation comedy television genre as developed out of its history on radio, this critical study highlights the best American sitcoms from the 1950s, TV's first decade as a household medium.

With a unique definition of the classic situation comedy television genre as developed out of its history on radio, this critical study highlights the best American sitcoms from the 1950s, TV's first decade as a household medium.

How do television viewers decide that characters are gay?

Agatha Christie's work has been adapted extensively resulting in transformations that are both textual and cultural.

Accolades such as the best TV show of the twentieth century or the longest-running scripted series on American prime-time television have elevated The Simpsons to the pop culture pantheon, while also suggesting the very vintage character of the program.

Agatha Christie's work has been adapted extensively resulting in transformations that are both textual and cultural.

La metáfora del mandril, erigida como emblema por ciertos discursos políticos contemporáneos, exalta un modelo de varón basado en la violencia y la humillación como signos de poder.

In the twenty-first century horror television has spread across the digital TV landscape, garnering mainstream appeal.

In the twenty-first century horror television has spread across the digital TV landscape, garnering mainstream appeal.

Accolades such as the best TV show of the twentieth century or the longest-running scripted series on American prime-time television have elevated The Simpsons to the pop culture pantheon, while also suggesting the very vintage character of the program.

King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1603 and 1606, and is considered one of his greatest works.

Timon est un noble de d'Athenes, tres (trop) genereux avec ses amis qu'il invite regulierement a des festins somptueux, auxquels il offre des cadeaux hors de prix, a tel point qu'il se retrouve un jour sur la paille et ne peut plus payer ses creanciers.

The present ebook comprises the complete writings of William Shakespeare.

The Comedy of Errors tells the story of two sets of identical twins.

The Winter's Tale is a play by William Shakespeare, first published in the First Folio in 1623.

Henry V is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to be written in 1599.

A Midsummer Night's Dream is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, suggested by "The Knight's Tale" from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, written around 1594 to 1596.

Twelfth Night, Or What You Will is a comedy by William Shakespeare, based on the short story "Of Apolonius and Silla" by Barnabe Rich.

Romeo and Juliet is a tragic play written early in the career of William Shakespeare about two teenage "star-cross'd lovers" whose untimely deaths ultimately unite their feuding households.