You Watch Too Much TV: But Did You Know? [Paperback]

Ken Kessler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 19, 2005

You Watch Too Much TV is a Book of Lists for the television generation, offering fun facts and quizzes on Leave It To Beaver, Everybody Loves Raymond, and just about every show in between. Examples of a couple of debate-inspiring questions: Where in the city did Ralph Kramden's upstairs neighbor Ed Norton work on The Honeymooners? In the city's sewers; Who was the first to be voted off the island on the first episode of Survivor? Sonja Christopher

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About the Author

Ken Kessler is currently a producer for Doug Stephan's Good Day, a morning radio program heard in over 400 markets across the U.S., as well as on the Cable Radio Network and Sirius Satellite Radio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing; 1st Taylor Trade Publishing Ed edition (August 19, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589792459
• ISBN-13: 978-1589792456
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #497,621 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Should Be a Board Game!, October 27, 2005

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Emanuel Carpenter... Author/Reviewer (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Watch Too Much TV: But Did You Know? (Paperback)

So you think you know TV huh? Well don't be so sure of yourself until you read the fun new television trivia book "You Watch Too Much TV" by newcomer Ken Kessler. Within the pages you'll find 50 chapters of TV trivia that spans over multiple generations from the early black and white days to the the latest fad-Reality TV. It doesn't matter if you're a fan of American Idol or Love American Style. There's something in this book from everyone.

Sure TV trivia books may come and go but what makes this book unique is the way it is categorized. While lots of TV trivia books focus on certain eras, this book divides each chapter by categories such as TV theme songs, single parent-themed shows, and even cop shows. What character on Gilligan's Island is named in the theme song besides Gilligan? Who played Cagney in the pilot episode of Cagney and Lacey? What was Eddie's father's name on The Courtship of Eddie's Father? Don't know? It doesn't matter. You'll have fun learning.

The only flaw with this book is the fact that it expands across so many generations of television that some people may feel left out. After all, there are people who never even heard of My Favorite Martian, Bonanza, or even Fear Factor. Still with this minor distraction it will still be difficult to put this well researched book down. In fact, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the board game. Pick it up, gather the family around and just have fun with this book. This one is definitely a winner.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and entertaining!, December 28, 2005

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Jennifer M. Fuller "picture printer" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: You Watch Too Much TV: But Did You Know? (Paperback)

I bought this book for my husband for Christmas. He absolutely loved it, it was the hit of Christmas Day. The trivia-quiz style is well organized - it is fun to quiz yourself on your favorite shows and to learn new facts about other shows. And the trivia is really cool and interesting. "What a cool book!" was repeated several times.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves TV, especially those of us who watch too much of it!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and fun read for the family, December 2, 2005

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Margaret Bailey (Virginia Beach, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: You Watch Too Much TV: But Did You Know? (Paperback)

What a fun book to read. Not only did it bring back memories, it prompted conversations with our children about all the old shows. It was a great conversation starter and made our family trip this Thanksgiving a lot of fun.

It will be my gift of choice to give family and friends this year.