Television

"e;Leaps at the throat of television history and takes down the patriarchy with its fervent, inspired prose,"e; a biography of four female television pioneers (Nathalia Holt, New York Times-bestselling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls).

This is the first book to take a deep dive into the philosophical, social, moral, political, and religious issues tackled by Seth MacFarlane's marvelous space adventure, The Orville.

In the summer of 2013 David Suchet will film his final scenes as Hercule Poirot.

Television history was made on April 30, 1997, when comedian Ellen DeGeneres and her sitcom alter-ego Ellen Morgan, "e;came out"e; to her close friends and 36 million viewers.

With the move of cinema away from film, the adoption of electronic-based production throughout all media is now complete.

With its twisty serialized plots, compelling antiheroes, and stylish production, Breaking Bad has become a signature series for a new golden age of television, in which some premium cable shows have acquired the cultural prestige usually reserved for the cinema.

Television was one of the forces shaping the cultural revolution of the 1960s and 1970s, when a blockbuster TV series could reach up to a third of a country s population.

Mommy IQ is the ultimate girlfriends guide to pregnancy.

Spartacus, the Thracian gladiator turned rebel leader, endures as a near-mythic hero who fought for the oppressed against a Roman oligarchy built on the backs of slave labor.

A guide to the history that informs the world of Star Trek?

With cases studies used throughout to help illustrate the more general points, this is an analysis of the most important characteristics of television dialogue, with a focus on fictional television.

Whether they graphically depict an individual's or a community's beliefs, express the defiance of authority, or brand marginalized groups, tattoos are a means of interpersonal communication that dates back thousands of years.

"e;Winston tastes good like a cigarette should"e; and "e;You'll wonder where the yellow went when you brush your teeth with Pepsodent"e; are only two of the many slogans associated with advertising on television in the 1950s.

This essay collection focuses on the gendered dimensions of reality television in both the United States and Great Britain.

As far as we know, only human beings have a sense of humour – although chimps might laugh when tickled, and dogs respond similarly in play, Seth McFarlane's fan-base is comprised exclusively of humans.

The latest hot camera is pretty irrelevant if one can't understand what's happening on screen.

In a marvelous tribute to the Addams' oddball creatures and the television show that made them instant celebrities, "e;The Addams Chronicles"e; contains lively behind-the-scenes stories and exclusive interviews with cast members and the show's creator.

Swashbucklers is the first study of one of the most popular and enduring genres in television history - the costume adventure series.

This book is about the life and work of David Milch, the writer who created NYPD Blue, Deadwood and a number of other important US television dramas.

Offers profiles of the popular comedy team, looks at their careers in vaudeville, radio, and film, shares several of their most famous routines, and includes the reminscences of those who worked with them.

Break Into Writing For Television takes you from the very first line of the script through to becoming a regular writer for soaps and 'continuing dramas'.

This book is the definitive guide to the film, stage, radio and television career of Kay Francis, one of the most glamorous stars from the golden age of Hollywood.

As the cable TV industry exploded in the 1980s, offering viewers dozens of channels, an unprecedented number of series were produced.

When the space drama Battlestar Galactica debuted on ABC in 1978, it was expected to be the most popular new program of the year.

Promoted as a 'disturbingly perfect' and 'deeply shallow' television drama and created by Ryan Murphy, who is also behind the teen musical show Glee, Nip/Tuck has been one of the most popular and controversial shows on cable TV.

'Well now, prove it, Sheila.

Truman Locke is a television executive.

From its first episode in 1973, Open All Hours was an instant hit.

In Two Minds is the first comprehensive biography of Jonathan Miller the story of one of post-war Britain's most intriguing polymaths.

Game of Thrones was an international sensation, and has been looked at from many different angles.

In the words of Walt Disney, "e;Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive.

This critical examination of two dystopian television series--Black Mirror and Electric Dreams--focuses on pop culture depictions of technology and its impact on human existence.

Are you razor sharp when it comes to Shelby family knowledge?

This is an exploration of the potent blend of Arthurian legend, cartoon animation, and cultural and artistic trends from 1933 to the present.

Jon Snow und Sansa Stark gehören mittlerweile zu den Prominenten unserer Zeit.

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

In past decades portrayals of mental illness on television were limited to psychotic criminals or comical sidekicks.

Alfred Hitchcock: cultural icon, master film director, storyteller, television host, foodie.

Since the late 1970s, Australia has nurtured a creative and resilient children's television production sector with a global reputation for excellence.

Creator of television series such as Shameless, Clocking Off, State of Play, Reckless, Linda Green and Children's Ward, Paul Abbott is a British 'showrunner' and writer whose name and reputation for edgy, intelligent, successful and socio-political programmes holds significant weight both in the contemporary television industry and with the public.

From his early days as a playwright, David Hare has moved deliberately between stage, film and television, over the years building up a repertoire of work, most of which seeks to capture the changing feelings of contemporary life.

For the major broadcast networks, the heyday of made-for-TV movies was 20th Century programming like The ABC Movie of the Week and NBC Sunday Night at the Movies.

Netflix's The Haunting of Hill House has received both critical acclaim and heaps of contempt for its reimagining of Shirley Jackson's seminal horror novel.

The first unauthorized look at the philosophy behind Heroes, one of TV's most popular shows When ordinary individuals from around the world inexplicably develop superhuman abilities, they question who they are, struggle to cope with new responsibilities, and decide whether to use their new power for good or for evil.

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.

The story of an elite team of scientists and soldiers who travel to other worlds through an alien-built portal, Stargate SG-1 gave its viewers a weekly dose of spectacle and high adventure.

This book is an exploration of the changes in Russian cultural identity in the twenty years after the fall of the Soviet state.

Theodor Seuss Geisel--known worldwide as the beloved children's author Dr.

This is the definitive, the official, the most lavish, the completely-different-to-anything-done-before Pythons' autobiography, reissued to coincide with the eagerly-anticipated live shows.