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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 $2.57! new only from $3.10! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	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 $2.20! new only from $6.64! \| first editions \| SVS
3	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
4	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 $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Deadwood: Stories of the Black Hills more books like this by David Milch add to wishlist Vividly illustrated and comprehensive, this companion volume brings fans behind the scenes to get the full story of HBO's award-winning drama. Photos. see all copies from $3.89! new only from $3.89! \| first editions \| SVS
6	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 $5.75! new only from $10.00! \| SVS
7	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 $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| 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	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 Goodnight, John Boy is a memory book of The Waltons, the number-one television show of its time. Filled with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and profiles of people who appeared on the show, it introduces readers to the Hamner family members who later became characters on The Waltons, suggests events and locales that inspired many of the episodes, and ... see all copies from $6.54! new only from $8.86! \| SVS
10	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 $1.99! new only from $10.00! \| first editions
11 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
12 view cover	Will & Grace: Fabulously Uncensored more books like this by Jim Colucci add to wishlist Will & Grace: Fabulously Uncensored gives fans a window into all of the hilarious secrets that go into the creation of this brilliant, groundbreaking and beloved TV show. Indepth interviews with the creators and crew reveal how the show goes from concept to script to screen each week, season to season. The cast share favourite moments, talk about ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.76!
13 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
14 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
15 view cover	The Ethics of Star Trek more books like this by Judith Barad, Ed Robertson add to wishlist The ethical legacies of Plato, Kant, and Nietzsche reach even to the 24th Century, as Kirk and Picard have demonstrated on countless occasions. Barad's book illustrates the complexities of these and other ethical systems with choice episodic references. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.55! \| first editions \| 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 $11.67! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	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 $78.96!
18 view cover	In the Hunt: Unauthorized Essays on Supernatural more books like this by Supernatural TV (Editor) add to wishlist A relative newcomer to the paranormal-teen drama scene, the hit TV show "Supernatural" has already developed a rabid and deeply committed fan base since its debut in the fall of 2005. When their dad mysteriously disappears, brothers Dean and Sam Winchester join forces to bring him home and are pulled headlong into the world he knew best--one full ... see all copies from $4.15! new only from $9.85! \| SVS
19 view cover	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 $9.15! new only from $69.99!
20 view cover	Unlocking the Meaning of Lost: An Unauthorized Guide more books like this by Lynnette Porter, Professor David Lavery add to wishlist "Unlocking the Meaning of Lost" is the first book to explore the philosophies and themes behind the hit television show. It serves as both a guide to the mysteries as well as an analysis of the issues that the characters face, and how these issues reflect today's life and society. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Playing to the Camera: Film Actors Discuss Their Craft more books like this by Bert Cardullo (Editor), Leigh Woods (Editor), Harry M Geduld (Editor) add to wishlist Over the last century, film actors from Charlie Chaplin and Lillian Gish to Meryl Streep and Jeff Daniels have spoken about the art and technique of playing to the camera. This anthology of their "insiders" observations should interest film lovers and aspiring film actors everywhere. The book has been edited by four leading film and theatre ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.63! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Religions of Star Trek more books like this by Ross Shepard Kraemer, William Cassidy, Susan L Schwartz add to wishlist The authors take stock of the religious themes--such as humanism and spiritualism, the relationship between science and spirit, and the nature of evil--that are represented in over three decades of Star Trek. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23 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
24 view cover	Days of Our Lives: A Tour Through Salem more books like this by Lorraine Zenka add to wishlist Daytime TV's most loyal fans can now get a behind-the-scenes tour of the town that put "Days of Our Lives" on the map, in this fully authorized, amazingly comprehensive companion to the hit show. 200+ color photos & illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.80! \| signed copies \| first editions
25 view cover	Another World: 35th Anniversary Celebration more books like this by Julie Poll, Victoria Wyndham (Foreword by) add to wishlist Marking the 35th anniversary of "Another World", the Emmy Award-winning daytime drama, this collection brims with dynamic stories and full-color photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $25.00! \| first editions

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