Charles, Burrows & Charles : Tv's Top Producers (Partners II) [Library Binding]

Keith Greenberg (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Series: Partners II

This dynamic biography chronicles the success of the team that helped to create some of the most popular shows in television history: Taxi, Cheers, and Frasier, among others. Brothers Glen and Les Charles transformed their personal experiences into show concepts, while director James Burrows turned their ideas into reality.

The highly successful "Partners" concept (double biographies of successful pairs) is now available for older readers. Perfect for report writers, these biographies offer students an exciting and innovative way to explore the creative process and the value of teamwork. The dynamics of these famous partnerships illustrate the value of cooperation, compromise, and perseverance.

Grades 5 and up; 6 1/4 x 9 1/4; 112 pages; 10-15 photos; Sturdy library binding; Bibliography; Glossary; Chronology; Further Reading; Index

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6 Up-This is an interesting series that focuses on the special chemistry needed to form a successful creative partnership. The books begin with brief biographies of each of the partners and a history of how they came together. Glassman approaches the history of the Beatles by focusing on Lennon and McCartney. Greenberg's analysis of the trio responsible for the television comedy "Cheers" is as much a biography as an examination of how hit shows are developed. The book follows the path that brought the Charles brothers and Jim Burrows together, and then offers insights into the development of the plot and characters of the show. The sport and art of ice dancing are clarified greatly in Shuker-Haines's book about world and Olympic champions Torvill and Dean. The technical information explaining the development of this sport and the requirements that must be met creates an understanding of its intricacies and an appreciation for this team's artistry. The currency of the information and the book's more reasonable length make this a better choice than John Hennessy's Torvill & Dean (St. Martin's, 1984; o.p.). The clear writing style and appropriate level of detail make these good choices for enhancing biography collections.
Renee Steinberg, Fieldstone Middle School, Montvale, NJ
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 112 pages
• Publisher: Blackbirch Press; 1st edition (March 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156711136X
• ISBN-13: 978-1567111361
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,543,092 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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