The Encyclopedia of TV Game Shows
by David Schwartz, Steve Ryan, Fred Wostbrock
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Author: David Schwartz, Fred Wostbrock, Steve RyanEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1995-10
ISBN: 0816030936
Number of pages: 341
Publisher: Facts on File
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Book Review: 517 Game Shows from 1941 to 1995.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the ultimate game show book to end all other game show books. This book lists every game show ever aired on television including the Dumont Network and cable channels. This book covers 517 different tv game shows in alphabetical order from the first tv game show special "Truth Or Consequences" on NBC, July 1, 1941, the first continuing CBS tv game show, "CBS Television Quiz" on July 2, 1941 and hundreds of others to 1995. 341 pages full with 152 photographs that will stimulate your memory. This book includes a listing of when all network tv stations and some cable stations began tv service. Even DuMont is listed. A chronology of game shows from the first in 1941 to 1995. A list of tv game shows by network. A list of the longest-running television game shows. Game Show Award winners and Nominees. Top-rated game shows from 1952-1971. TV game shows that began on radio. Game Shows that have had multiple runs. Index of game show personalities. A game show index. Name index and profession index. It was good to see Geoff Edwards, Art James, Jim Lange and Tom Kennedy again.
Summary of The Encyclopedia of TV Game Shows
Packed with facts and tidbits about America's best-loved--though sometimes quickly forgotten--game shows, the book traces the origins of more than 450 shows, providing such information as each one's air date, creator, hosts, notable celebrity guests, and more. From network TV's infancy to the technological advances of today's cable-ready world, this encyclopedia covers it all. 150 photos.Performing Arts Books
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