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Great American Sitcoms of the 1950s - by Jackson Upperco (Paperback)
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- With a unique definition of the classic situation comedy television genre as developed out of its history on radio, this critical study highlights the best American sitcoms from the 1950s, TV's first decade as a household medium.
- About the Author: Jackson Upperco is an historian, critic, and connoisseur of vintage entertainment, especially American television sitcoms.
- 297 Pages
- Performing Arts, Television
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About the Book
"The situation comedy is an art form; the comedy is the art and the situation is the form. With a unique definition of that classic television genre as developed out of its history on radio, this critical study highlights the best American sitcoms from the 1950s, TV's first decade as a household medium. Everything from I Love Lucy to Dobie Gillis is covered with a rigorous evaluation that seeks to find this formative era's finest episodic samples that most prove the sitcom's inherent artistry"--Book Synopsis
With a unique definition of the classic situation comedy television genre as developed out of its history on radio, this critical study highlights the best American sitcoms from the 1950s, TV's first decade as a household medium. Everything from I Love Lucy to Dobie Gillis is covered with a rigorous evaluation that seeks to find this formative era's finest episodic samples that most prove the sitcom's inherent artistry.
About the Author
Jackson Upperco is an historian, critic, and connoisseur of vintage entertainment, especially American television sitcoms. He lives in Los Angeles, California.Dimensions (Overall): 10.0 Inches (H) x 6.9 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.19 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 297
Genre: Performing Arts
Sub-Genre: Television
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Theme: Comedy, Genres
Format: Paperback
Author: Jackson Upperco
Language: English
Street Date: February 14, 2025
TCIN: 94584553
UPC: 9781476691046
Item Number (DPCI): 247-39-8306
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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