PBS; Behind the Screen

Lawrence Jarvik

ISBN 10: 0761506683 / ISBN 13: 9780761506683

Verlag: Forum/Prima, Rocklin, CA, 1996

Beschreibung

Forum/Prima Publishing, Rocklin, CA. Hardcover. First Printing. Presentation copy to the Governor of Oklahoma on the FFFP. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Fine. DJ: Fine. Blue boards with black overlay on spine with bright gold lettering on spine. 336 pp. This is the story of the television network that was supposed to make us proud. It is the story of egos, power struggles, backroom deals, money, and the endless, bitter fight over America's cultural soul. But it is also the story of some of the finest moments in the history of broadcasting. An essential book for people who care about the past, present, and future of public broadcasting in America. A clean pristine copy.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 002361

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: PBS; Behind the Screen
• Verlag: Forum/Prima, Rocklin, CA
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1996
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0761506683
• ISBN-13: 9780761506683
• Einband: Hardcover
• Druck: 1st Printing
• Zustand: Fine
• Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine
• Verkäuferkataloge:
  • U.S. History/ Politics/ Presidental Matters
  • Education
  • Art/Music/Motion Pictures/Television

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Inhaltsangabe

Explores the history of the network, covering the political and creative dynamics of such programs as "Frontline," "Sesame Street," "This Old House," and "The NewsHour"

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

<b>Laurence Jarvik</b> is a writer whose articles on the media have been published in the <i>New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Los Angeles Times, California</i> magazine, <i>American Film,</i> and <i>Newsday.</i> He has testified before congress about PBS and has appeared on the <i>CBS Evening News, Nightline, Crossfire,</i> and C-SPAN. He lives in Washington D.C.