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Books : Reference : Encyclopedias : Television
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AMERICA'S #1 BESTSELLING TELEVISION BOOK--
NOW REVISED AND UPDATED!
The biggest and best television reference ever published, this is the guide you'll turn to again and again for information on every nighttime network series ever telecast and all the top syndicated and cable series! From The Ed Sullivan Show, The Honeymooners, and Happy Days to Party of Five, The X-Files, and Dharma & Greg, this comprehensive directory lists every program alphabetically and includes the complete broadcast history, cast list, and plot summary, along with exciting behind-the-scene stories about the shows and stars.
EXTENSIVE ORIGINAL CABLE COVERAGE with more than XXX entries, from Larry King Live to Talk Soup and South Park.
MORE THAN 350 NEW NETWORK AND SYNDICATED SERIES, including Ally McBeal, The Practice, Will & Grace, and Sports Night.
UPDATED LISTINGS OF CONTINUING SHOWS, including Frasier, The Simpsons, and 60 Minutes.
BRAND-NEW APPENDIX listing network Web addresses.
SPECIAL FEATURES!
- Annual program schedules at a glance for the past fifty-three years - Top-rated shows of each season - Emmy Award winners - Longest running series - Spinoff series - Theme songs - Fascinating history of the "Seven Eras" of TV programming - More than fifty entries for the leading cable networks - And much, much more!
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The definitive A-Z packed with never seen before photos, concept drawings and special effects artwork this is a must for every fan of the new series Doctor Who. Covering both Christopher Eccelston and David Tennant's Doctors this encyclopedia is the perfect companion for anyone wishing to know more about the Doctor, the Tardis, his friends and enemies and the worlds through which he travels. This is the Doctor Who book all the fans have been waiting for. It is written by Gary Russell the author of the bestselling Doctor Who: Inside Story.
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An A-to-Z reference to The Beatles, this comprehensive book includes information on everything related to their careers such as awards, recordings, tours, concerts, television appearances, and films. Going beyond the history of the band, it also covers the former members’ solo careers, their personal lives, and has entries for other people who were connected to the band—friends, family, producers, promoters, writers, and journalists—making this a one-stop resource for all subjects related to The Beatles.
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More than 6,500 entries and hundreds of photographs combine to provide a comprehensive reference on the world of Disney, providing authoritative coverage of the history of Disney, park attractions, television shows, songs, animated features and shorts, films, and much more.
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The Three Stooges are undoubtedly the most famous comedy team in all history, and today Stoogemania is everywhere. Here is a treasure trove of the timeless humor and slapstick comedy that has made the Stooges such comic legends. Filled with more than 1,400 entries, jokes, and key gags, this deluxe collector's volume showcases the Stooges in all their zany, absurd glory.
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This indispensable reference tool for fans provides details about the members, tours, albums, concerts, equipment, and influences of Pink Floyd.
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About Time vol. 6 covers Seasons 22 to 26 of Doctor Who, focusing on the tenures of Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy, as well as the TV movie starring Paul McGann in mind-bending detail. In addition to the usual concerns such as the TV show s continuity (alien races, the Doctor s abilities, etc.) and lore (anecdotal, Did You Know?-style material), author Tat Wood will examine each Colin Baker, McCoy and McGann story in the context of the year/historical period it was produced, determining just how topical the stories were. Essays in this volume include: Is Continuity a Pointless Waste of Time?, Why are Elements so Weird in Space?, Why Do Time Lords Meet in Sequence?, Is There a Season 6B?, Did They Think We'd Buy Just Any Old Crap?, What Might the Other Season 23 Have Been Like?, Who Narrates This Programme?, How Warped was the Doctor's Mind?, How 'Good' is the Doctor?, The Valeyard, Er - How?, What's All This Stuff About Anoraks?m What are the Oddest Romances in the Programme's History?, The Semiotic Thickness of What?, When Did Susan Go to School?, What are the Gayest Things in Doctor Who, Did Cartmel Have Any Plan at All?, Could It Be Magic?, Where Does 'Canon' End?, What Were Josiah's Blasphemous Theories?, Are These 'gods' Related?, What About Season 27? and Does Paul McGann Count?
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Fun and informative, this entertaining book is packed with facts about more than 500 game shows, from "You Bet Your Life" to "Jeopardy!" Each entry includes a summary of the program, rules of the game, air dates, hosts, celebrity guests, network affiliations, production companies, producers, and creators. It's been completely revised and updated to include more than 30 news shows, such as:"Singled Out" "Debt" "Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?" "Idiot Savants" "Peer Pressure" "Pictionary" "Trivia Track" "My Generation" "Make Me Laugh."
More than 170 exclusive photographs offer a look at game show milestones and allow a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the most popular programs in the genre. Whether you'd rather name that tune, come on down, or buy a vowel, The Encyclopedia of TV Game Shows is full of trivia and information that will delight every fan.
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a complete guide to over fifty years of superheroes on screen! Each entry includes a detailed history, cast and credits, episode and film descriptions, critical commentaries and data on arch-villains, gadgets, comic-book origins and super powers, while placing each production into its historical context.Four appendices list common conventions and clichés of superheroes on screen, incarnations, a sampling of memorable superhero ad-lines, and the best, worst, and most influential superhero productions from 1951 to 2003. Mr. Muir’s Horror Films of the 1970s (2002) was selected as one of the thirteen "Reference Books of the Year" by the American Library Association.
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Praise for Lucy A to Z: The Lucille Ball Encyclopedia “Very important. Fresh insights. The most detailed—and most enjoyable—book available on Lucille Ball. A must-have.” —Laura Wagner, Classic Images “As we are producing the I Love Lucy 50th Anniversary Special, [Lucy A to Z] has been a godsend.” —Lucie Arnaz, 2001 letter to author “[Lucy A to Z is a] compound of insight, fact, and trivia.” —Stefan Kanfer, author, Ball of Fire “This new Fourth Edition of Lucy A to Z is a wonderful read and I’m very pleased to recommend it to everyone.” —Wanda Clark, Lucille Ball’s personal secretary “If you need any ‘splainin’ about Lucy’ life and career, you’ll find it here!” —Craig Hamrick, author, The TV Tidbits Classic Television Trivia Quiz Book
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Garbo talked, Gilbert self-destructed and Chaplin refused-that's about all many people know about silent film actors who faced the transition into talking pictures. Yes, Greta Garbo's talkie debut was successful, John Gilbert's was disastrous, and Charlie Chaplin did not deign to make one for over a decade. But there were many others-both stars and lesser lights-who also made the leap for at least one talking film.From Renee Adoree to Loretta Young, over 500 performers who made at least three silent films and had some starring or supporting roles in sound films are included here. Given for each are birthplace, vital dates, nicknames if any, real name if different from stage name, source for filmographic data, and capsule account of the performer's silent and sound careers.
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From the earliest stop-motion photography in 1899's Cinderella to computer-generated wizardry in the latest Star Wars movie, special effects have thrilled movie audiences for more than a century. The Encyclopedia of Movie Special Effects is a 5-star fan favorite that explains the magic behind these cinematic devices. This A-to-Z encyclopedia unveils the latest techniques and gadgetry inside a comprehensive reference work about the history of special effects. Entries on computer techniques, movie secrets, and the geniuses who have brought the magic to the big screen make this single volume a Hollywood hit. This encyclopedia lists movies that either contributed significantly to the development of special effects or were Academy Award winners, and spotlights over 120 well-known experts whose techniques, developments, and special effects houses have contributed significantly to the movie industry:
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Ringo Starr was the genuine working-class member of the Beatles. Born in abject poverty in a tiny terraced house in Liverpool's Dingle, deserted by his father, he suffered years of illness and hospitalisation which affected his schoolwork.
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