- Paperback: 1616 pages
- Publisher: Ballantine Books; 8 edition (Oct 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0345455428
- ISBN-13: 978-0345455420
- Product Dimensions: 15.7 x 5.8 x 23.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,979,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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AMERICA’S #1 BESTSELLING TELEVISION BOOK WITH MORE THAN HALF A MILLION COPIES IN PRINT–
NOW REVISED AND UPDATED!
PROGRAMS FROM ALL SEVEN COMMERCIAL BROADCAST NETWORKS, MORE THAN SIXTY CABLE NETWORKS,
PLUS ALL MAJOR SYNDICATED SHOWS!
This is the must-have book for TV viewers in the new millennium–the entire history of prime-time programs in one convenient volume. It’s a guide you’ll turn to again and again for information on every series ever telecast. There are entries for all the great shows, from evergreens like I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, and Happy Days, to modern classics like Will & Grace, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Friends; all the gripping sci-fi series, from Captain Video and The X-Files to all versions of Star Trek; the popular serials, from Peyton Place to Dallas to Dawson’s Creek; and the runaway hits on cable, including CNN, The Real World, The Osbournes, and Sponge Bob Square Pants. This comprehensive guide lists every program alphabetically and includes a complete broadcast history, cast, and engaging plot summary– along with exciting behind-the-scenes stories about the shows and the stars.
MORE THAN 500 ALL-NEW LISTINGS, from Survivor and The Bachelor to C.S.I. and The West Wing.
UPDATES ON CONTINUING SHOWS, such as ER, Frasier, 7th Heaven, and The Simpsons.
EXTENSIVE CABLE COVERAGE of more than 800 entries, including a description of the programming on each major cable network.
BRAND-NEW IN THIS EDITION–an exclusive “Ph.D. Trivia Quiz” of two hundred questions to challenge even the most ardent TV fan; plus a streamlined guide to TV-related Web sites for all those who want to be constantly up-to-date.
SPECIAL FEATURES!
• Annual program schedules at a glance for the past fifty-seven years • Top-rated shows of each season • Emmy Award winners • Longest running series • Spin-off series • Theme songs • A fascinating history of TV
NOW REVISED AND UPDATED!
PROGRAMS FROM ALL SEVEN COMMERCIAL BROADCAST NETWORKS, MORE THAN SIXTY CABLE NETWORKS,
PLUS ALL MAJOR SYNDICATED SHOWS!
This is the must-have book for TV viewers in the new millennium–the entire history of prime-time programs in one convenient volume. It’s a guide you’ll turn to again and again for information on every series ever telecast. There are entries for all the great shows, from evergreens like I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, and Happy Days, to modern classics like Will & Grace, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Friends; all the gripping sci-fi series, from Captain Video and The X-Files to all versions of Star Trek; the popular serials, from Peyton Place to Dallas to Dawson’s Creek; and the runaway hits on cable, including CNN, The Real World, The Osbournes, and Sponge Bob Square Pants. This comprehensive guide lists every program alphabetically and includes a complete broadcast history, cast, and engaging plot summary– along with exciting behind-the-scenes stories about the shows and the stars.
MORE THAN 500 ALL-NEW LISTINGS, from Survivor and The Bachelor to C.S.I. and The West Wing.
UPDATES ON CONTINUING SHOWS, such as ER, Frasier, 7th Heaven, and The Simpsons.
EXTENSIVE CABLE COVERAGE of more than 800 entries, including a description of the programming on each major cable network.
BRAND-NEW IN THIS EDITION–an exclusive “Ph.D. Trivia Quiz” of two hundred questions to challenge even the most ardent TV fan; plus a streamlined guide to TV-related Web sites for all those who want to be constantly up-to-date.
SPECIAL FEATURES!
• Annual program schedules at a glance for the past fifty-seven years • Top-rated shows of each season • Emmy Award winners • Longest running series • Spin-off series • Theme songs • A fascinating history of TV
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This encyclopedia is a great reference source for everything having to do with every American TV series ever produced. From I Love Lucy to The X-Files, they're all here, presented in concise summaries with data on every major cast member, the basic plot, and important episodes, as well as interesting trivia. very enjoyable to read, and great for TV historians. It seems that they do a revision every three years or so. It's been almost four years since the last revision, so hopefully we'll be getting one soon, which should obviously include data on all the new series, more data on the ones still on the air, as well as the finales of all the ones that have ended, such as Seinfeld, Murphy Brown, Home Improvement, et al.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is termendous, in so many ways. It list all the show data and the it makes a great cofee table book. It answers your every question you might have about your favorite TV shows. I bet Jeopardy doesn't have this book. But you should own one.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I use this book on an on-going basis. It is full of facinating information. The book is updated around every three years. It's been almost four years since the last edition, so we should be getting an update soon. I've been circling Barnes and Noble waiting for the new one to come out. It is truly an indespensible part of my library.
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Published on 1 Feb 1998
Brilliant.
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Published on 22 Nov 1997
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This book offers something for everyone, from
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should have a copy!
the casual viewer, to the die-hard fan of TV
shows through history. I think that every house
should have a copy!
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The authority on television.
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