Filmed Television Drama 1952-1958 [Paperback]

William Hawes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 26, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0786411325 | ISBN-13: 978-0786411320

This work examines the change from live to filmed television dramas during the period 1952-1958 and the characteristics and programs that are most associated with filmed television drama. Along with many technical changes that had to be made in the industry in order to convert live television to filmed television came an interesting social one. The American society in general was developing a growing interest in the lives of ordinary people, and television moved with them, offering more programs that concentrated on the middle and lower classes. Because of the inherent qualities of filming, television began to feature more documentary-like realism, began to broaden its interpretation of traditional romantic escapism to include more outer space and supernatural science fiction, began to better fulfill materialistic desires through well-designed, enjoyable commercials, and began to offer the best dramas and most popular personalities, often leading viewers to greater self-appreciation and richer lives. This work focuses on the important anthology programs and specials that were on the air from 1952 to 1958 such as Kraft Television Theatre, Philco Television Playhouse, and The Hallmark Hall of Fame, filmed serials like Colgate Theatre, Amos 'n' Andy, and I Love Lucy, and the challenges of converting from live to filmed television drama.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Very useful." --Communication Booknotes Quarterly

"Focuses on the important anthology programs and specials." --New Books in the Communications Library

About the Author

William Hawes is professor of communications at the University of Houston. He has extensive experience in producing, managing and teaching in the fields of radio and television, is the author of numerous works about television, and is contributing editor to the journals Radio Broadcasting, Understanding Television and Television Station Management.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: McFarland (December 26, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786411325
• ISBN-13: 978-0786411320
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,469,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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