Single Season Sitcoms, 1948-1979: A Complete Guide
Author(s): Bob Leszczak (Author)
Publisher: McFarland & Co
Publication Date: 7 Nov. 2012
Edition: Illustrated
Language: English
Print length: 252 pages
ISBN-10: 0786468122
ISBN-13: 9780786468126
Book Description
This book finally casts a spotlight on some short-lived and almost forgotten sitcoms–those which aired for only one single season. Many books have already been written about situation comedies that enjoyed long and storied runs on television but this volume focuses upon the others. Overflowing with fresh facts, interviews, photographs, and stories, nearly 300 short-lived sitcoms over a 32 year span are presented A-to-Z, whether network or syndicated, prime time or Saturday morning.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“an outstanding reference guide for obscure, hard-to-find information on nearly 300 short-lived television shows…unique and complete information”―Booklist; “provides detailed information about 300 sitcoms from 1948–1979 that lasted only one television season”―ARBA; “compiles a comprehensive dossier of television sitcoms”―Reference & Research Book News; “I loved it. It’s one of my favorite TV reference books”―Lee Goldberg, author and producer.
From the Inside Flap
This book finally casts a spotlight upon some almost forgotten, short-lived sitcoms–those which aired for a single season. Many books have already been written about situation comedies that enjoyed long and storied runs on television but this volume focuses upon the others. Overflowing with fresh facts, interviews, photographs, and stories, nearly 300 short-lived sitcoms over a 32-year span are presented A-to-Z, whether network or syndicated, prime time or Saturday morning.
About the Author
Bob Leszczak has spent the last four decades as an on-air radio personality. A frequent TV and film extra, he is the former writer/producer of a weekly five-hour syndicated music trivia program called “Solid Gold Scrapbook.” He lives in Manchester, New Jersey.
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