TELEVISION: THE FIRST FIFTY YEARS, Jeff Greenfield 1981 Hardcover w/Dust Jacket

Description: TELEVISION: THE FIRST FIFTY YEARS, Jeff Greenfield 1981 Hardcover w/Dust Jacket Title: TELEVISION: The First Fifty Years Author: Jeff Greenfield Published: 1981 Crescent Books, New York ISBN: 0517328186 ————————————————————— Format: Book No. Pages: 248 pgs Size: about 12 x 9 inches Edition: Stated 1981 Edition, first printing Cover: hardcover, dust jacket Illustrations/Photos: profusely illustrated Language: English ————————————————————— About this Book: In the fifty years since its invention, television has conquered America. Our tastes and values, fashions, our slang — even our choice of presidents — have been shaped more by this astonishing medium than by any other force. Measured by the time we spend with it or by its power over us, we can truly say when asked "What does America do?" that the honest answer is "We watch television.” Even those few souls who have resisted television will want to read this book: to find out why television is fun, and to learn how and why television has become a force to reckon with. Of the 473 photographs, 48 in full color, many have never before been put between book covers. Many will bring back fond recollections of the early days when anything was possible be- cause the medium was untried and bright with promise. But these illustrations do more than bring back memories: they show what television is all about — how it reshaped American entertainment, politics, and marketing; how, in its assumptions about what we wanted to watch, and why, it helped to make those assumptions come true. Here you will see television taking hold of postwar America; you will see the remarkably consistent pattern in thirty years of television comedy; you will see televised drama change from the closeup character study to the slam-bang action-and-adventure film; you will see news and sports change from observers of events to their creators. The text adds spice and substance to the story told by the pictures. Not only is Jeff Greenfield's survey highly entertaining; it will also make you stop and think about the causes and effects of television's immense power and influence; how television advertising works its magic; how television affects the children who grow up with it; how television first began and how it grew into a multi-billion-dollar industry; why certain programs survive and prosper while others die an ignominious death. This sweeping look at the medium shows us what has happened to television in its first half-century — and what has happened to us as well. The author, Jeff Greenfield, is media commentator for the CBS television network, and provided political commentary for CBS during the 1980 elections. He has written books on politics, sports, and television, and has contributed major articles on television to the New York Times Magazine and other publications. He is also a syndicated newspaper columnist. ————————————————————— Condition: Very Good (VG): Describes a book that shows some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper. Any defects noted by the seller: — both DJ and book in very good barely read condition. THE PHOTOS SEEN IN OUR LISTINGS ARE ALWAYS OF THE ACTUAL BOOKS BEING OFFERED - WE DO NOT USE STOCK PHOTOS. 230214 / 4584 R2/18/2023 BUS _____________________________ Additional purchases may be combined if bought same day, for one low shipping rate, if possible. Add to your cart and request total from seller for combined shipping. Sales Tax may apply, that's between you and ebay now. 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