Pioneers of B Television: Independent Producers, Series and Pilots of the 1950s by Irvin, Richard

Pioneers of B Television: Independent Producers, Series and Pilots of the 1950s

As television grew more enticing for both viewers and filmmakers in the 1950s, several independent film producers...
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Author: Richard Irvin
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Language: English
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Pioneers of B Television: Independent Producers, Series and Pilots of the 1950s by Irvin, Richard

Pioneers of B Television: Independent Producers, Series and Pilots of the 1950s

CHF 91.02

Pioneers of B Television: Independent Producers, Series and Pilots of the 1950s

CHF 91.02
Author: Richard Irvin
Format: Paperback
Language: English
As television grew more enticing for both viewers and filmmakers in the 1950s, several independent film producers with knowledge of making low-cost films and radio shows transferred their skills to producing shows for the small screen. Rather than funding live programs that were popular at the time, these producers saw the value in pre-taped shows, which created large financial returns through episode reruns. This low-cost, high-yield production model resulted in what are known and beloved as B television shows. Part historical account and part filmography, this book documents the careers of over a dozen B television producers. It chronicles the rise of situation comedies and crime dramas and explores the minds behind popular shows like My Little Margie, The Lone Ranger, Lassie, Highway Patrol and Sea Hunt. Divided into 14 chapters of producer profiles, this work is rich in both trivia and critical assessments of the first years of television. A chapter detailing the work of early female television producers rounds out the text.

Author: Richard Irvin
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 10/28/2022
Pages: 223
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 8.74h x 5.83w x 0.71d
ISBN: 9781476689968

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