The Q Guide to Designing Women (Pop Culture Out There Guide) (Paperback)

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Product Description

The classic 1980s sitcom goes Q Guide! Learn the truth about the backstage drama that nearly overshadowed the runaway success story of Southern-bred ladies Julia, Mary Jo, Charlene, and Suzanne. Features interviews with the cast and crew.

Allen Crowe has written for numerous television series, including Hearts Afire, Evening Shade, and penned the Designing Women Reunion Show for Lifetime television.

About the Author

Allen Crowe is a playwright whose plays have been produced by the Arkansas Rep, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, and the Los Angeles Edgefest. He has written for numerous television series, including "Hearts Afire," "Evening Shade," and recently wrote the "Designing Women Reunion Show" for Lifetime.

Product Details

• Paperback: 172 pages
• Publisher: Alyson Books (November 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159350036X
• ISBN-13: 978-1593500368
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #385,592 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A True View from Inside the Show!, November 6, 2007

By	James A. Colucci (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was so happy with the lovingly-written "Q Guide to Designing Women" that within two days after receiving it, I'd already read it twice.

As a writer who has worked with Linda Bloodworth-Thomason since the show's original run in the late '80s, author Allen Crowe has all the inside scoop, and so his book is full of fun facts! I thoroughly enjoyed reliving the series thru this vivid book -- so much so that I'm now clamoring for the series to come out on DVD so I can go rewatch each episode and check for the elements Allen points out in each one.

For fans of "Designing Women" -- or just those interested in deconstructing what makes good comedy in general -- the utterly thorough and enjoyable "Q Guide to Designing Women" is a must-read!

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic, June 29, 2009

By	Matty Corms "matty corms" (Rhode Island, USA) - See all my reviews

This is a enjoyable book full of trivia and other unknown stories about "Desinging Women" and it's legacy. It's a fun, easy read that won't take long to finish. The author clearly cares about the subject and it is filled with lots of fun things.

5.0 out of 5 stars Designing Women Book, March 8, 2008

By	Pamela D. Jones (Griswold, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I loved this book!! This was my favorite series and my vhs tapes are pretty grainy, so reading about the girls was the closest thing to seeing them on tv. Now, thank heavens, they are starting to come out with dvd's. Thanks again to the author for this very informative book.