Books Details
Author : Paul Condon Pages : 960 pages Publisher : Universe
Language : eng ISBN-10 : 0789329387 ISBN-13 : 9780789329387
Books Descriptions
The most groundbreaking and important must-see shows from the
1950s to today?s golden age of television. ?This latest
addition to the best-selling and highly acclaimed 1001 series
showcases the best programs produced for television from its
inception to the bumper crop of great shows being produced in
today?s era of original cable programming and digital
streaming. Offering a critical evaluation of the most important
and groundbreaking TV programs ever created, this book tracks
television?s evolution through decades of social, cultural, and
stylistic change. Included are shows that broke new ground,
influenced the future, and left a lasting mark, ranging from
the wholesomeness of Leave It to Beaver or The Andy Griffith
Show through the mod cool of Laugh-In and The Avengers to the
present day. Every important genre and era is represented, from
award-winning sitcoms such as All in the Family and Seinfeld to
the recent wave of high-quality cable series, including The
Sopranos, Six Feet
