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1	Charlie Brown Christmas more books like this by C Schulz In this irresistible Snoopy board book, the Peanuts gang learn the true meaning of Christmas "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is a "Peanuts" classic, and this clever adaptation tells the story from the point of view of a favourite character - Snoopy! He joyfully bobbles along, decorating his doghouse, winning first prize in the neighbourhood contest ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Ships of the Line: Celebrating 40 Years of Star Trek more books like this by Michael Okuda, Doug Drexler (Editor) There has never been a Star Trek book like this one. Imagined scenarios, new worlds and historic battles are all brought to life between its pages, as settings for the spectacular starships which have graced the Star Trek universe throughout all five television series. This is what happens when you turn loose some of the most talented computer ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $10.00! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Desilu: The Story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz more books like this by Coyne Steven Sanders, Tom Gilbert The true, behind-the-scenes story of television's happiest couple, andHollywood's most tumultuous marriage. Fifty years ago the magical union of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz enthralled American audiences who couldn't got enough of the fiery redhead or her sexy Cuban husband. But off camera the situation couldn't have been less comic, with backstage ... see all copies from $3.47! new only from $9.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	True Stories of Law & Order: The Real Crimes Behind the Best Episodes of the Hit TV Show more books like this by Professor Kevin Dwyer, Jure Fiorillo The incredible real-life cases behind TVUs longest-running crime drama reveal the fascinating and shocking facts behind 25 of the hit show's most popular episodes. Photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Live from New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live more books like this by Tom Shales, James Andrew Miller For the first time ever, with the rare co-operation of long-time SNL producer Lorne Michaels, Pulitzer Prize-winning tv critic Tom Shales and James Miller have interviewed the stars, the writers, the crew and the special guests who have made SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE the greatest long-running comedy of all time. From these backstage stories and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Numbers Behind Numb3rs: Solving Crime with Mathematics more books like this by Keith J Devlin, Gary Lorden The companion to the hit CBS crime series "Numb3rs" presents the fascinating way mathematics is used to fight real-life crime. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
7	True Stories of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: The Real Crimes Behind the Best Episodes of the Hit TV Show more books like this by Professor Kevin Dwyer, Jure Fiorillo The real-life cases behind TV's hit crime drama-including photos! The crimes, the suspects, the trials-as they really went down. "True Stories of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" focuses on twenty-five of the scandalous true crimes that real detectives have grappled with- the facts behind the fictionalized stories on the phenomenally popular TV ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.75! \| SVS
8	Tube of Plenty: The Evolution of American Television more books like this by Erik Barnouw Tube of Plenty is an abridgement of Erik Barnouw's classic 3-volume History of Broadcasting in the United States. The paperback edition was first published in 1976 and a second edition in 1982. Much has happened in television in the 1980s; the decline of the three major networks, the expansion of cable and satellite television, film channels like ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.99! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Coffee at Luke's: An Unauthorized Gilmore Girls Gabfest more books like this by Jennifer Crusie (Editor) The quirky world of Stars Hollow and the incredible relationship of the Gilmore Girls--mother Lorelai and daughter Rory are best friends--continues to engage viewers after seven seasons, with its lightning-fast dialogue, dry wit, and unusual take on family relations. In this satirical yet sensitive collection of essays, leading writers weigh in on ... see all copies from $10.25! new only from $11.42! \| SVS
10	Live from New York: An Oral History of Saturday Night Live more books like this by Tom Shales, James A Miller Drawing on dozens of interviews with and reminiscences of the stars, crew, writers, and guests, an authorized oral history of Saturday Night Live celebrates the ground-breaking television show's twenty-five-year history with dozens of behind-the-scenes anecdotes, profiles of its cast members, storie see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The Psychology of the Simpsons: D'Oh! more books like this by Alan Brown (Editor), Chris Logan (Editor) Psychologists turn their attention to "The Simpsons," one of America's most popular and beloved shows, in these essays that explore the functions and dysfunctions of the show's characters. see all copies* from $4.92! new only from $11.40! \| SVS
12 view cover	Star Trek Encyclopedia more books like this by Michael Okuda (Editor) From 'audet IX to Zytchin III, this book covers it all. This is the ultimate reference book for all "Star Trek" fans Added to this edition are 128 new pages. This addendum highlights the latest episodes of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine(R), Star Trek: Voyager(R)" and the newest feature film, "Star Trek: Insurrection(TM) ." The thousands of photos ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	The Gospel According to the Simpsons more books like this by Mark Pinsky Mark Pinsky takes a look at the various and often pointed ways that the TV show THE SIMPSONS deals with religion and morality. This popular animated series, noted more for its sarcasm than its piety, is able to touch on religious pluralism and moral issues without being heavy-handed, according to Pinsky, and he provides new perspectives on ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Lost Chronicles: The Official Companion Book more books like this by Marc Cotta Vaz Filled with a detailed episode guide and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, the fully illustrated book offers plot twists and back stories that will help fans uncover the mysteries of "Lost." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.85! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	We Interrupt This Broadcast more books like this by Joe Garner, Bill Kurtis (Narrator), Walter Cronkite (Foreword by) This multimedia package records the most sensational moments of the 20th and early 21st centuries, from the Hindenburg disaster to the destruction of New York's World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Meet the Press more books like this by Rick Ball, NBC News, Tim Russert (Foreword by) Decade by decade, this book looks at the milestones and major events that have shaped the world we live in through the eyes of the newsmakers themselves. Offering a guided tour to what has made the world what it is today, "Meet the Press" tells the inside story of those events through rare photos, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and real-life quotes. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $34.08! \| first editions
17 view cover	We Interrupt This Broadcast with 3 CDs: The Events That Stopped Our Lives...from the Hindenburg Explosion to the Virginia Tech Shooting more books like this by Joe Garner This updated version features 3 audio CDs with actual broadcasts and includes a new afterword from NBC's Brian Williams. see all copies from $36.72! new only from $36.72! \| SVS
18 view cover	Channels of Discourse, Reassembled: Television and Contemporary Criticism more books like this by Robert C Allen (Editor) Since its original publication in 1987, "Channels of Discourse" has provided the most comprehensive consideration of commercial television, drawing on insights provided by the major strands of contemporary criticism: semiotics, narrative theory, reception theory, genre theory, ideological analysis, psychoanalysis, feminist criticism, and British ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.95! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	ESPN: The Uncensored History more books like this by Michael Freeman This book traces the first 24-hour sports network from its inception through its evolution into a slick media outlet reaching more than 60 million homes via more than 26,000 cable providers. ESPN has blazed a stunning path of achievement with its expansive coverage of broadcast sports--spinning off into ESPN2, ESPN Classic Sports, ESPNews, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.80! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Late Shift: Letterman, Leno, and the Network Battle for the Night more books like this by Bill Carter In the tradition of books tied-in with HBO movies comes The Late Shift, Carter has uncovered the true behind-the-scenes story of two giant corporations, NBC and CBS, and two comedians battling for dominance. This is one of the most intriguing stories to play itself out on the soundstages and boardrooms of America. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $25.90! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	The Wisdom of Big Bird (and the Dark Genius of Oscar the Grouch): Lessons from a Life in Feathers more books like this by Caroll Spinney The man who is Big Bird--Carroll Spinney, who has donned the feathers since SESAME STREET began in 1969--writes about both his lives and also about puppetry in general, travel, and his philosophy of life. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Three Blind Mice: How the TV Networks Lost Their Way more books like this by Ken Auletta The author of Greed and Glory on Wall Street tells the gripping--and often devastating--story of the decline of the big three. Rich in anecdote and gossip, scalpel-sharp in its perceptions, Three Blind Mice tells of the takeovers and coups that caused ABC, NBC, and CBS to lose a third of their audience and more than half their annual profits. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	General Hospital: The Complete Scrapbook more books like this by Gary Warner The bestselling author of All My Children: The Complete Family Scrapbook--with the full cooperation and endorsement of ABC--provides an insider's vi ew of life behind the scenes in the city of Port Charles, home to the denizens of the popular soap General Hospital. 200 photos, many in color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.00! \| first editions
24 view cover	A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Making of a Tradition more books like this by Lee Mendelson, Bill Melendez, Charles M Schulz The Emmy and Peabody award-winning animated holiday classic is adapted for the first time since the 1960s. This volume celebrates this award-winning and history-making show with warmhearted memories, fascinating trivia, and colorful animation art that will delight fans of all ages. see all copies from $4.57! new only from $7.80! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Sitcoms: The 101 Greatest TV Comedies of All Time more books like this by Ken Bloom, Frank Vlastnik, John Lithgow (Foreword by) The most beloved, most groundbreaking, and most entertaining TV comedies of all time are celebrated in words and pictures by the award-winning authors of "Broadway Musicals." Special features cover such topics as famous unseen characters, sitcom pets, spin-offs, sitcoms made from movies, and many more. see all copies from $4.88! new only from $8.99! \| SVS

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