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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Scarecrow Pr
Publication date
November 7, 2013
Pages
419
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780810887244
ISBN-10
081088724X
Dimensions
1.25 by 8 by 10.50 in.
Weight
2.34 lbs.
Original list price
$72.00
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: Since the advent of network television, situation comedies have been a staple of prime-time programming. Classics of the genre have emerged in every decade, from The Honeymooners and Make Room for Daddy in the 1950s to 30 Rock, The Office, and Modern Family of the twenty-first century. Other shows that have left enduring impressions are The Andy Griffith Show, Get Smart, The Bob Newhart Show, Barney Miller, Cheers, The Cosby Show, The Golden Girls, Home Improvement, Will & Grace, and Everybody Loves Raymond. All of these shows are assured a place in history and would make almost anyoneâs list of the most beloved comedies.
In The Greatest Sitcoms of All Time, Martin Gitlin has assembled the top seventy sitcoms in television history. The rankings are based on such factors as longevity, ratings, awards, humor, impact, and legacy. Iconic programs such as I Love Lucy, The Dick Van Dyke Show, and Leave It to Beaver join contemporary shows The Simpsons, Arrested Development, and Family Guy on the list. Other programs include perennial favorites like All in the Family, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Seinfeld, as well as short-lived treasures that never found the audiences they deserved like Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.
Each entry contains a comprehensive compilation of information, including:
Appendixes list the top male and female sitcom characters of all time, the best sitcom spin-offs, and shows that just missed the cut.
By ranking these programs, The Greatest Sitcoms of All Time is sure to inspire debate. Whether you agree with this list or whether your favorite show placed as high as you think it should have, this book will be an entertaining and informative readânot only for students and scholars of television history but for sitcom fans as well.
In The Greatest Sitcoms of All Time, Martin Gitlin has assembled the top seventy sitcoms in television history. The rankings are based on such factors as longevity, ratings, awards, humor, impact, and legacy. Iconic programs such as I Love Lucy, The Dick Van Dyke Show, and Leave It to Beaver join contemporary shows The Simpsons, Arrested Development, and Family Guy on the list. Other programs include perennial favorites like All in the Family, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Seinfeld, as well as short-lived treasures that never found the audiences they deserved like Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.
Each entry contains a comprehensive compilation of information, including:
- Cast members
- Character list
- Network
- Air dates
- Ratings history
- Time slots
- Series overview
- Notable episodes
- Awards
- Fun facts and quotes
Appendixes list the top male and female sitcom characters of all time, the best sitcom spin-offs, and shows that just missed the cut.
By ranking these programs, The Greatest Sitcoms of All Time is sure to inspire debate. Whether you agree with this list or whether your favorite show placed as high as you think it should have, this book will be an entertaining and informative readânot only for students and scholars of television history but for sitcom fans as well.
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About: Since the advent of network television, situation comedies have been a staple of prime-time programming.
About: Since the advent of network television, situation comedies have been a staple of prime-time programming.
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