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The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows: 1946-Present [Paperback]

Tim Brooks , Earle F. Marsh
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Oct 14 2003 Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows
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

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“This is the Guinness Book of World Records . . .
The Encyclopedia Britannica of television!”
–TV Guide

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“This is the Guinness Book of World Records . . .
The Encyclopedia Britannica of television!”
–TV Guide

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This book sort of considers itself the "industry standard" at giving you the facts about television shows. And, in many ways, it does give you a sense of many of the programs listed here, more than six thousand, as the cover states. However, it frequently doesn't know whether it wants to give you the gossipy dish on a program or to clearheadedly state the facts of a show, and it frequently misses the historical records or the most important points about and surrounding the listings.

For example, in the case of television's most celebrated flop, "My Mother The Car," they flatly state the plot of the program, but nothing about how outrageous the concept was or any of the commentary about it. Meanwhile, just over the page, they talk of how many people found the critical darling, "My So-Called Life" whiny and melodramatic!

Either a tome like this should treat all shows with no editorial opinion included, or they should dish the dirt on all programs. It makes the authors seem like rank amateurs to try to be both critics and paladins of television facts.

One final note: They always state, with each ensuing version of this book (currently at the Eighth Edition), that the text is "completely revised and updated." This is a lie. The reviews and comments on every show reviewed in a previous edition is exactly the same as it was when it first appeared. Some of these are embarrassingly outdated, like the comments they made about the landmark miniseries, "Roots."

This book is helpful to people who are aware of the programs firsthand and won't be swayed by the author's biases. However, with internet resources available, this book and many others like it may soon be as dead as many of the shows it purportedly reviews.

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By Crystal
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The best ever!! Tried to stump the book with obscure TV shows and everyone was listed. Goes by alphabetical order and with calendars of all the years from 1946 to the 2003. You'll never forget who appeared in what. Alot of detail on each show. As soon as I looked thru it, I was sorry I hadn't had this book for years. The best TV reference book you can have.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A book to make Homer drool Oct 14 2003
Format:Paperback
I already have two earlier editions of this TV bible and had to have this new one. It's more than worth the money. I'll read this one cover to cover as soon as I can bestill my beating heart. I've checked out the write-ups for newer shows such as Buffy -- the authors have proven that they're still in top form. This edition even includes a trivia section, which I will attempt after reading the 1500 or so pages of television history. A must-have for anyone who watches TV.
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5.0 out of 5 stars one thing i would like to be added
this book is great for tv buffs it brought back alot of memories from my past and present. there is only one thing that could make this book better and what i would like to see... Read more
Published on Jun 19 2003 by robert m. farrington
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever printed. A must have!
I have three editions of this, I upgrade about every 5-10 years.

Just want to say that this is a required reference for trivila, facts, solving crossward puzzles, and most of... Read more

Published on Jun 16 2003 by JT
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource, but could be better
I love this book, and I use it as a resource freqently. However, this book has flaws. First, there are missing shows like "The Six O'Clock Follies" from 1980. Read more
Published on April 23 2003 by Bob Summers
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensible and FUN to read
It's like a trip down memory lane!

The only other edition of this book I owned was the version published in 1987. So this edition is a quantum leap forward. Read more

Published on Jan 26 2003 by John S. Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars a solid reference guide
Although Brooks & Marsh don't cover as many series as Alex McNeil's <em>Total Television</em>, they make up for it by providing much more detail on the series they... Read more
Published on Dec 8 2002 by Chris Lambert
5.0 out of 5 stars Arguably the best TV reference work ever!
The information contained in this book is astounding. I can't tell you how many times I have consulted this book whenever we see an actor on a TV show and wonder, "Where have we... Read more
Published on Nov 20 2002 by Tom
5.0 out of 5 stars The 7th edition is totally outdated.
This book is completely outdated. Will there be an 8th edition?
Published on Nov 1 2002 by Douglas Raisley
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good book on TV shows
As a young (29) person who is still building a collection of classic TV shows, I found this book a very valuable tool. Read more
Published on April 6 2002 by C. Fernandez
5.0 out of 5 stars Prime Time Television 1948 to Present (and in the Future)
This book is the ultimate collectors item for the Coach Potato.
It lists all pertinet data from any TV show from any channel including cast, running dates, summary, and... Read more
Published on Nov 19 2001 by Peggy Palmeri
5.0 out of 5 stars Always The Best
There is no better compulation of show info anywhere. The first issue I ever owned was #2 and over the years, the info has gotten better and better. Read more
Published on May 13 2001 by Jujubeez
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