Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010, 2d ed. - Softcover

Terrace, Vincent

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786464771 ISBN 13: 9780786464777

Publisher: McFarland & Company, 2011

Synopsis

This fully updated and expanded edition covers over 10,200 programs, making it the most comprehensive documentation of television programs ever published. In addition to covering the standard network and cable entertainment genres, the book also covers programs generally not covered elsewhere in print (or even online), including Internet series, aired and unaired pilot films, erotic series, gay and lesbian series, risque cartoons and experimental programs from 1925 through 1945.

About this title

About the Author:

New Yorker Vincent Terrace has worked as a researcher for ABC television and is the television historian for BPOLIN Productions (an independent film and television producing company). He has written more than 30 books, many about television and radio.

Review:

Reviews of the first edition: "practically everything you ever wanted to know about television shows has been brought together in this set...a useful and entertaining work"--Booklist; "monumental...a treasure trove...recommended"--Choice; "Terrace is arguably the most prolific developer of television reference material, with more than 30 books to his credit...highly recommended for all libraries"--ARBA; "well-written and well-researched...indispensable and well worth the price"--Reference Reviews; "it will be a while before anybody tops Vincent Terrace's latest volume on the TV industry...recommended"--SPERDVAC Radiogram; "the most complete such directory ever published...especially useful...a host of details"--Communication Booknotes Quarterly; "a most marvelous update...a rare gem worth possessing, and a fine addition to any library."--tvparty.com. Reviews of the second edition: "new and updated entries add character background and storyline development information, and included are announcer-spoken openings"--Reference & Research Book News; "there are aspects not covered in other books...an important addition"--Communication Booknotes Quarterly.

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0786464771
• ISBN 13: 9780786464777
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 1330