Television Fast Forward
Sequels, Remakes & Reboots of Cancelled TV Series 1955-1992
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Television, Guides & Reviews, History & Criticism
| Author: | Lee Goldberg | ISBN: | 1230000936477 |
| Publisher: | Adventures in Television | Publication: | February 10, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Lee Goldberg |
| ISBN: | 1230000936477 |
| Publisher: | Adventures in Television |
| Publication: | February 10, 2016 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Did Gilligan and his fellow castaways ever get rescued? Is Dr. Marcus Welby still making house calls? Is Marcia Brady single? What kind of father did Beaver Cleaver grow up to be? Did Steve Austin and Jaime Sommers finally tie the bionic knot?
Those burning questions... and many, many more... about your favorite TV characters are finally answered in the new, 2015 edition of this unique and entertaining book, which examines every TV series revival, sequel or remake that was made from the 1950s through the early 1990s.
This NEW edition now includes updates of the original entries PLUS a complete list of television series revivals and remakes that have been made from 1992 to 2015.
This is a must-have for every television reference book library.
"Among the finest books I've ever read about television. And given Lee's track record as writer, producer, director and historian you're not going to find more accomplished guide or judge anywhere. While this commentary is serious for the most part, Lee has fun with how the TV masters tried to spin off various shows. " Ed Gorman, founder of Mystery Scene Magazine
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg is a two-time Edgar & Shamus Award nominee. His books include 15 "Monk" novels, 8 "Diagnosis Murder" novels, and the globally bestselling Fox & O'Hare books, which he co-authors with Janet Evanovich. His TV writing and/or producing credits include "Hunter," "SeaQuest," "Spenser For Hire," "Diagnosis Murder," "Martial Law," "Monk" and "The Glades."
Did Gilligan and his fellow castaways ever get rescued? Is Dr. Marcus Welby still making house calls? Is Marcia Brady single? What kind of father did Beaver Cleaver grow up to be? Did Steve Austin and Jaime Sommers finally tie the bionic knot?
Those burning questions... and many, many more... about your favorite TV characters are finally answered in the new, 2015 edition of this unique and entertaining book, which examines every TV series revival, sequel or remake that was made from the 1950s through the early 1990s.
This NEW edition now includes updates of the original entries PLUS a complete list of television series revivals and remakes that have been made from 1992 to 2015.
This is a must-have for every television reference book library.
"Among the finest books I've ever read about television. And given Lee's track record as writer, producer, director and historian you're not going to find more accomplished guide or judge anywhere. While this commentary is serious for the most part, Lee has fun with how the TV masters tried to spin off various shows. " Ed Gorman, founder of Mystery Scene Magazine
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg is a two-time Edgar & Shamus Award nominee. His books include 15 "Monk" novels, 8 "Diagnosis Murder" novels, and the globally bestselling Fox & O'Hare books, which he co-authors with Janet Evanovich. His TV writing and/or producing credits include "Hunter," "SeaQuest," "Spenser For Hire," "Diagnosis Murder," "Martial Law," "Monk" and "The Glades."
