PBS Companion: A History of Public Television

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Year: 1999
Pages: 216
Binding Hardcover
ISBN 1575000504

Product Code: 756777399

Description

David Stewart (au). An engaging look at the creative personalities & the groundbreaking programming decisions involved in the development of the landmarks of public television (PT). Here are the stories of how some of the most successful & influential shows ever produced made it to the air, such as: how “Masterpiece Theatre” was brought to the U.S.; the incredible popular response to “Upstairs, Downstairs”; the surprising success of “Brideshead Revisited”; behind-the-scenes looks at the genesis of such groundbreaking series as “The American Experience,” “Frontline,” “NOVA,” & “Sesame Street”; & profiles of such PT luminaries as Fred Rogers, Julia Child, & Jim Lehrer. With 19 B&W photos.

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