They'll Never Put That on the Air

The New Age of TV Comedy

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Theatre, Comedy, Humour & Comedy, Performing Arts
Cover of the book They'll Never Put That on the Air by Allan Neuwirth, Allworth
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Allan Neuwirth ISBN: 9781581158489
Publisher: Allworth Publication: September 7, 2010
Imprint: Allworth Language: English
Author: Allan Neuwirth
ISBN: 9781581158489
Publisher: Allworth
Publication: September 7, 2010
Imprint: Allworth
Language: English

In the 1950s, Lucille Ball couldn't even say the word “pregnant” on TV. But by the 1990s, Carrie Bradshaw and her posse could say everything there is to say about sex-and demonstrate most of it. How have broadcast standards changed from the dawn of television till today? Through interviews with the creators of landmark shows, author Allan Neuwirth traces that history, revealing how the upheaval of the 1960s led to edgier fare such as The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour; how counterculture baby boomers made Saturday Night Live-style satire possible; how stand-up comedians changed the sitcom landscape; how UPN and the WB raised eyebrows with comedies aimed at minorities; and much more. In this age of FCC crackdowns, They'll Never Put That on the Air is as timely as it is entertaining and informative. • Firsthand accounts of life in the TV trenches from producers and writers • Handy “genealogy chart” traces TV comedy from the 1950s to today • Insider author is an award-winning producer, director, and writer of TV comedy

Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In the 1950s, Lucille Ball couldn't even say the word “pregnant” on TV. But by the 1990s, Carrie Bradshaw and her posse could say everything there is to say about sex-and demonstrate most of it. How have broadcast standards changed from the dawn of television till today? Through interviews with the creators of landmark shows, author Allan Neuwirth traces that history, revealing how the upheaval of the 1960s led to edgier fare such as The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour; how counterculture baby boomers made Saturday Night Live-style satire possible; how stand-up comedians changed the sitcom landscape; how UPN and the WB raised eyebrows with comedies aimed at minorities; and much more. In this age of FCC crackdowns, They'll Never Put That on the Air is as timely as it is entertaining and informative. • Firsthand accounts of life in the TV trenches from producers and writers • Handy “genealogy chart” traces TV comedy from the 1950s to today • Insider author is an award-winning producer, director, and writer of TV comedy

Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

More books from Allworth

Cover of the book Art Without Compromise by Allan Neuwirth
Cover of the book Rock Star 101 by Allan Neuwirth
Cover of the book The Business of Studio Photography by Allan Neuwirth
Cover of the book Interior Design Clients by Allan Neuwirth
Cover of the book My Life in The New York Times by Allan Neuwirth
Cover of the book The Pocket Legal Companion to Trademark by Allan Neuwirth
Cover of the book Booking and Tour Management for the Performing Arts by Allan Neuwirth
Cover of the book Selling Art without Galleries by Allan Neuwirth
Cover of the book The Actor's Way by Allan Neuwirth
Cover of the book Screenplay Story Analysis by Allan Neuwirth
Cover of the book A Life in Acting by Allan Neuwirth
Cover of the book VO by Allan Neuwirth
Cover of the book The Real Business of Photography by Allan Neuwirth
Cover of the book Creating the Perfect Design Brief by Allan Neuwirth
Cover of the book Crafts and Craft Shows by Allan Neuwirth
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy