Tv Guide

This book looks at the origins and growth of television through the pages of TV Guide and covers the complete run of this American icon from the first guides in 1953 to the last issue in guide format on October 9, 2005. It includes full color reproductions of every cover ever printed, and is both a collector's guide with pricing included, and a retrospective view of the medium.

"Mastering Apple TV: Your Ultimate Guide to Streaming Excellence" The battle of the streaming platforms is in full swing, and if you're eager to access the latest and greatest TV shows, it's time to bid farewell to your traditional cable box and embrace the future with a streaming box. In this era of streaming, Apple TV reigns as the epitome of sophistication and cutting-edge technology, and the best part is that it doesn't come with a sky-high price tag. Apple TV is your gateway to a world of entertainment, and it's no wonder that millions of people worldwide are excited about it. Why? Because Apple TV offers a plethora of advanced and exciting features that redefine your TV-watching experience. But here's the thing: if you're a newcomer to the Apple TV universe, or if you've been using it for a while but want to uncover its full potential, you've landed on the right page. This book is your ultimate companion, your guide to unraveling the mysteries of Apple TV and mastering every aspect of this remarkable device. Key Highlights: The Streaming Revolution: The world of television is evolving, and this book will be your trusted ally in making the transition from cable to streaming. Discover why streaming is the future of entertainment and how Apple TV leads the pack. Sophistication Without the Sky-High Price: Apple TV brings the latest technology to your living room without breaking the bank. Learn how to make the most of this cost-effective yet powerful device. Unleash the Power of Apple TV: Explore the myriad features that make Apple TV stand out, from seamless integration with your Apple ecosystem to stunning 4K visuals and immersive sound. Optimizing Your Experience: Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned user, this book is packed with tips and tricks to help you squeeze every drop of entertainment from your Apple TV. From navigation to apps to troubleshooting, we've got you covered. So, if you're ready to dive into the world of Apple TV or want to harness its full potential, this book is your go-to guide. Make the most of your streaming experience, explore advanced features, and ensure you're getting the entertainment value you deserve. The streaming wars are in full swing, and it's time to equip yourself for victory. Order "Mastering Apple TV" now and become the master of your streaming domain. Your future TV nights will thank you for it.

A longtime television writer and advocate of education by TV shares the important life lessons that he has garnered from years of dedicated television viewing, covering topics ranging from Saved by the Bell: School on TV, to Tell Me Why I Love Your Like I Do: Relationships on TV, or Somebody Save Me: Super Powers and Magic Spells. Original.

The MAP-TV Guide to film and television collections in Europe provides detailed information on almost 2,000 sources and archives of film and television in over forty European countries. This authoritative volume includes: the title listing of each collection both in English and the local language; research information; a subject and keyword index; an introduction to the collections in each country. This work will be of importance to all film researchers, production companies, film makers, archivists and reference librarians.

Are you curious to know: The 50 Greatest TV Shows of all time? The 50 Worst? The 25 Greatest Commercials? The 10 Strangest Moments in Sports? . . . Then you'll be reading the right book! Here's a trivia book as entertaining as the TV shows it celebrates. Get lost in the greatest moments from classic television, right up to the must-see TV of today. Enjoy 50 years and 175 lists of pure trivia gold that covers TV themes, episodes, stars, celebrities, and even commercials. TV Guide has covered them all, and now they open their vault to bring all the favorite lists they've written over the years to a single fun volume!

For the few hundred television viewers in 1946, a special treat on the broadcast schedule was the variety show called Hour Glass. It was the first TV program to go beyond talking heads, cooking demonstrations, and sporting events, featuring instead dancers, comics, singers, and long commercials for its sponsor, Chase and Sanborn coffee. Within two years, another variety show, Texaco Star Theatre, became the first true television hit and would be credited with the sales of thousands of television sets. The variety show formula was a staple of television in its first 30 years, in part because it lent itself to a medium where everything had to be live and preferably inside a studio. Most of the early television stars—including Jackie Gleason, Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, Ed Sullivan, Red Skelton, Dinah Shore, and Arthur Godfrey—rose to prominence through weekly variety shows. In the 1960s, major stars such as Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Judy Garland and Danny Kaye were hosting variety shows. By the 1970s, the format was giving way to sitcoms and dramas, but pop music stars Sonny and Cher, Tony Orlando and Dawn, and Donny and Marie Osmond hosted some of the last of the species. This book details 57 variety shows from the 1940s through the 1990s. A history of each show is first provided, followed by a brief look at each episode. Air date, guest stars, sketches performed, and a listing of songs featured are included.

Imagine the greatest week of television ever. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, TV GUIDE has done just that. Picking and choosing from classic programs, unforgettable characters, hilarious moments and broadcast-interrupting tragedies, TV GUIDE has created in this deluxe and nostalgic history the ultimate week of programming. Here are fifty years of riveting innovation distilled into one unforgettable book. From Saturday morning cartoons through prime time and late night, "Fifty Years of Television pays tribute to hundreds of the most important shows of all time. More than 250 color and black-and-white photographs capture the giants of TV in their prime--from "The Great One," Jackie Gleason, to his latter-day descendant Homer Simpson, from Jack Webb of "Dragnet to James Gandolfini of "The Sopranos. The exciting, graphic covers of TV GUIDE offer a fantastic voyage through generations of pop culture. More than 400 collectible covers are included, featuring the work of artists such as Charles Addams, Salvador Dali, Al Hirschfield, Norman Rockwell and Andy Warhol. Landmark essays from the pages of TV GUIDE by Oprah Winfrey, John F. Kennedy, Alex Haley and other American icons shed light on the seductive power of the medium. In original interviews, some of TV's best known and most beloved personalities reminisce about the shows that made the country tune in. A sweeping appreciation of TV, this is the ultimate book of its kind.

A living pop culture legend and one of American film and television's most enduring stars, William Shatner will forever be associated with the role of James T. Kirk, captain of the starship Enterprise. Star Trek Memories is Shatner's classic behind-the-scenes look at the legendary series that continues to put forth movies, books, and series spin-offs decades after the last episode aired. A television phenomenon that suffered from shaky ratings from its first broadcast in 1966 through its entire run, Star Trek nevertheless exploded into a worldwide, billion-dollar industry. Avid Trekkers who were onboard at the launch, as well as fans of the later Trek incarnations, will be delighted with this eye-opening, eminently fascinating "captain's log" from James Kirk himself.