Genre is central to understanding the industrial context and visual form of television. This new edition of the key textbook on television genre brings together leading international scholars to provide an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the debates; issues and concerns of the field. Structured in eleven sections; The Television Genre Book introduces the concept of genre itself and how it has been understood in television studies; and then addresses the main televisual genres in turn: drama; soap opera; comedy; news; documentary; reality television; childrens television; animation and popular entertainment.This third edition is illustrated throughout with case studies of classic and contemporary programming from each genre; ranging from The Simpsons to Buffy the Vampire Slayer and from Monty Pythons Flying Circus to Who Wants to be a Millionaire?. It also features new case studies on contemporary shows; including The Only Way Is Essex; Homeland; Game of Thrones; Downton Abbey; Planet Earth; Greys Anatomy and QVC; and new chapters covering topics such as constructed reality; travelogues; telefantasy; stand-up comedy; the panel show; 24-hour news; Netflix and video on demand.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Depending on when we were born we all probably have ...By Douglas WellmanDepending on when we were born we all probably have a different opinion of the Golden Age of Hollywood. This book tells the story of my particular era through the history of one of the earliest surviving film studios in America. Paramount. Told in pictures. we see the evolution of the art from the 40s. the revolution of the art in the 60s and 70s and the corporate driven art we see today. This is a pictorial wonderland for film lovers and a fitting historical tribute to Paramount.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wish the book was longer. but very well written.By The Two Bears in FloridaWish the book had had more stories in it. but whats there is good. I would like to read other books by this person.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The story of Paramont Studios.By Susan M. DuarteIt was agreat story. I never knew what it took to create a large studio. All the land buying. the changing of hands. Constantlymoving on.
