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1	Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street more books like this by Michael Davis add to wishlist Marking the 40th anniversary of "Sesame Street, Street Gang" traces the story of one of the most important and beloved shows on television--how it got started, nearly failed, and was saved by Elmo. Two 16-page b&w photo inserts. see all copies from $2.48! new only from $3.48! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	House and Philosophy: Everybody Lies more books like this by Professor Henry Jacoby (Editor) add to wishlist This book offers an unauthorized look at the philosophical issues raised by one of today's most popular television shows: "House". "House" is one of the top three television dramas on the air, pulling in more than 19 million viewers for each episode. This latest book in the popular Blackwell "Philosophy and Pop Culture" series takes a deeper look ... see all copies from $9.48! new only from $9.88! \| SVS
3	Live from New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live more books like this by Tom Shales, James Andrew Miller add to wishlist 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 $6.64! \| first editions \| SVS
4	ESPN: The Uncensored History more books like this by Michael Freeman add to wishlist Freeman 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. This paperback reveals the most recent developments at ESPN since the publication of the first edition, including the network's reactions to the book. 15 photos. see all copies from $2.00! new only from $7.49! \| first editions \| SVS
5	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 add to wishlist 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 $2.24! new only from $10.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Young and the Restless more books like this by Barbara Irwin, Ph.D., Mary Cassata, Jeanne Cooper (Preface by) add to wishlist This star-studded tribute to daytime's top-rated soap opera features the complete, blow-by-blow storyline of the show since its beginning in 1973, actor profiles, a special section of genuine fan letters, and much more. Publication scheduled to coincide with the show's 25th anniversary in March 1998. Hundreds of color photos, many never before ... see all copies from $9.05! new only from $69.99!
7	Finding Serenity: Anti-Heroes, Lost Shepherds and Space Hookers in Joss Whedon's Firefly more books like this by Glenn Yeffeth (Editor), Jane Espensen (Editor) add to wishlist In this eclectic anthology of essays, former cast member Jewel Staite, "Kaylee," philosopher Lyle Zynda, sex therapist Joy Davidson, and noted science fiction and fantasy authors Mercedes Lackey, David Gerrold, and Lawrence Watt-Evans contribute to a clever and insightful analysis of the short-lived cult hit "Firefly." see all copies from $3.30! new only from $10.42! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Tell Me a Story: 50 Years and 60 Minutes in Television more books like this by Don Hewitt add to wishlist One of the towering figures of television recounts his adventures in broadcast journalism, from TV's earliest days through the controversies and challenges that face the news business today. . Don Hewitt is the most successful producer in the history of television news. In more than a half century with CBS News, he has been responsible for many of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.48! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Young and the Restless: Most Memorable Moments more books like this by Mary Cassata, Barbara Irwin, Ph.D. add to wishlist This title takes readers on a roller-coaster ride through 23 years of the unforgettable onscreen and behind-the-scenes events of the legendary daytime soap opera. Hundreds of never-before-seen photos recall the greatest love stories and most romantic weddings, the greatest rivalries, and the hottest storylines. 300 photos. Targeted coverage. see all copies from $2.16! new only from $10.00! \| first editions
10	Guiding Light: The Complete Family Album more books like this by Julie Poll, Caelie M Haines add to wishlist Created by the legendary Irna Phillips, "Guiding Light" started life in 1937 as a 15-minute radio show, made the transition to television in 1952, and is now the longest running program in broadcast history--nighttime or daytime! With the full cooperation and endorsement of CBS, this book presents a journey through six decades in the life of this ... see all copies from $24.89!
11 view cover	General Hospital: The Complete Scrapbook more books like this by Gary Warner add to wishlist Highlights special moments and characters from the popular soap opera and features two hundred photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Late Shift: Letterman, Leno, and the Network Battle for the Night more books like this by Bill Carter add to wishlist 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 $8.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Goodnight, John Boy: A Celebration of an American Family and the Values That Have Sustained Us Through Good Times and Bad more books like this by Earl Hamner add to wishlist A memory book of "The Waltons, " the number-one television show of its time, this volume is filled with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and profiles of people who appeared on the show plus reminiscences, comments, and personal feelings from those connected with the series. Photos. see all copies from $5.41! new only from $8.86! \| SVS
14 view cover	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 add to wishlist 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
15 view cover	The Munsters: A Trip Down Mockingbird Lane more books like this by Stephen Cox, Yvonne DeCarlo (Foreword by), Butch Patrick (Afterword by) add to wishlist If you recognise the famous Mockingbird Lane address, you probably grew up in the 1960's and never missed a chance to see the Munsters. Now, it's time to rediscover Herman and Lily, Grandpa, Eddie and Marilyn in this entertaining, comprehensive look at the first family of fright. A complete episode guide makes "The Munsters" the must-have ... see all copies from $8.94! new only from $13.13! \| SVS
16 view cover	We Interrupt This Broadcast more books like this by Joe Garner, Bill Kurtis (Narrator), Walter Cronkite (Foreword by) add to wishlist 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 $7.98! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Television: The Critical View more books like this by Horace Newcomb (Editor) add to wishlist Now in its sixth edition and with twenty new selections, "Television: The Critical View" sheds light on everything from the latest prime-time television programs to news, talk shows, and commercials. This well established and critically acclaimed text remains the leading collection of critical essays about America's most important medium of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Ships of the Line: Celebrating 40 Years of Star Trek more books like this by Michael Okuda, Doug Drexler (Editor), Margaret Clark (Editor) add to wishlist 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 $4.66! new only from $11.92! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Television: Critical Methods and Applications more books like this by Jeremy Butler add to wishlist Television presents students with an understanding of how television constructs meaning and encourages them to incorporate critical thinking into their TV viewing. It provides essential critical and historical context, lucidly explaining how different critical methods have been applied to the medium (e.g., genre study, ideological criticism, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.00! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Live from New York: An Oral History of Saturday Night Live more books like this by Tom Shales, James A Miller add to wishlist 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
21 view cover	Tube of Plenty: The Evolution of American Television more books like this by Erik Barnouw add to wishlist 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 $14.25! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Pythons more books like this by John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin add to wishlist The celebrated British comedy team of Monty Python's Flying Circus chronicle their beginning, middle, end, and all the fiddly little bits in between in the oral history, THE PYTHONS AUTOBIOGRAPHY BY THE PYTHONS. Hailing from a variety of middle-class backgrounds, the members met variously at Oxford and Cambridge universities in the 1960s; the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The Psychology of the Simpsons: D'Oh! more books like this by Alan Brown (Editor), Chris Logan (Editor) add to wishlist 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 $7.49! new only from $10.49! \| SVS
24 view cover	Serenity Found: More Unauthorized Essays on Joss Whedon's Firefly Universe more books like this by Jane Espenson (Editor), Leah Wilson, Joss Whedon (Preface by) add to wishlist This follow-up to "Finding Serenity" takes the examination of Joss Whedons canceled cult favorite TV series "Firefly" even further, addressing the events of the film "Serenity," as well as offering even more thought-provoking, fascinating, and far-thinking essays on the "Firefly" universe. see all copies from $11.81! new only from $11.81! \| SVS
25 view cover	Get a Life! more books like this by William Shatner, Chris Kreski add to wishlist This is William Shatner's own story of how the man known to millions as Captain James Tiberius Kirk finally came to grips with his past, his fans, their love, and his own intergalactic legacy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.99! \| signed copies \| first editions

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