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Women Who Made Television Funny : Ten Stars of 1950s Sitcoms by David C. Tucker (2007, Trade Paperback)

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Women Who Made Television Funny : Ten Stars of 1950's Sitcoms, Paperback by Tucker, David C., ISBN 0786429003, ISBN-13 9780786429004, Brand New, Free shipping in the US "Most talented actresses who made America laugh in the 1950s are off the air today, but their pioneering Hollywood careers irrevocably changed the face of television comedy. This book pays tribute to 10 prominent television actresses. Appendices offer cast and crew lists, a chronology of comedy feature events, and a biographical sketch of 10 less familiar actresses"--Provided by publisher.

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PublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers

ISBN-100786429003

ISBN-139780786429004

eBay Product ID (ePID)57096135

Product Key Features

Number of Pages215 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameWomen Who Made Television Funny : Ten Stars of 1950s Sitcoms

SubjectTelevision / General, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Television / Genres / Comedy

Publication Year2007

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPerforming Arts, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorDavid C. Tucker

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight13.5 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2006-101681

TitleLeadingThe

Reviews"David C. Tucker is one of McFarland's very best authors. Not only does he write well, his research skills are impeccable."-- Classic Images "soundly researched...compelling"-- The Old Radio Times "gripping...a class act"-- Chattanooga Airwaves "pays tribute to 10 prominent television actresses"-- New Books in the Communications Library "filled with interesting details and anecdotes...recommended"-- Georgia Library Quarterly., "David C. Tucker is one of McFarland's very best authors. Not only does he write well, his research skills are impeccable."-- Classic Images ; "soundly researched...compelling"-- The Old Radio Times ; "gripping...a class act"-- Chattanooga Airwaves ; "pays tribute to 10 prominent television actresses"-- New Books in the Communications Library ; "filled with interesting details and anecdotes...recommended"-- Georgia Library Quarterly.

Dewey Edition22

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal791.4502/8092273 B

Table Of ContentTable of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. GRACIE ALLEN 2. EVE ARDEN 3. LUCILLE BALL 4. SPRING BYINGTON 5. JOAN DAVIS 6. ANNE JEFFREYS 7. DONNA REED 8. ANN SOTHERN 9. GALE STORM 10. BETTY WHITE Appendix I: Casts and Credits Appendix II: Chronology Appendix III: Ten More Leading Ladies Chapter Notes Selected Bibliography Index

SynopsisMost of the bright and talented actresses who made America laugh in the 1950s are off the air today, but their pioneering Hollywood careers irrevocably changed the face of television comedy. These smart and sassy women successfully negotiated the hazards of the male-dominated workplace with class and humor, and the work they did in the 1950s is inventive still by todays standards. Unable to fall back on strong language, shock value, or racial and sexual epithets, the female sitcom stars of the 1950s entertained with pure talent and screen savvy. As they did so, they helped to lay the foundation for the development of television comedy. This book pays tribute to 10 prominent television actresses who played lead roles in popular comedy shows of the 1950s. Each chapter covers the works and personalities of one actress. For each star, a career sketch is provided, concentrating primarily on her television work but also noting achievements in other areas. Appendices offer cast and crew lists, a chronology, and an additional biographical sketch of 10 less familiar actresses who deserve recognition., Most of the bright and talented actresses who made America laugh in the 1950s are off the air today, but their pioneering Hollywood careers irrevocably changed the face of television comedy. These smart and sassy women successfully negotiated the hazards of the male-dominated workplace with class and humor, and the work they did in the 1950s is inventive still by today's standards. Unable to fall back on strong language, shock value, or racial and sexual epithets, the female sitcom stars of the 1950s entertained with pure talent and screen savvy. As they did so, they helped to lay the foundation for the development of television comedy. This book pays tribute to 10 prominent television actresses who played lead roles in popular comedy shows of the 1950s. Each chapter covers the works and personalities of one actress: Lucille Ball ( I Love Lucy ), Gracie Allen ( The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show ), Eve Arden ( Our Miss Brooks ), Spring Byington ( December Bride ), Joan Davis (I Married Joan ), Anne Jeffreys ( Topper ), Donna Reed ( The Donna Reed Show ), Ann Sothern ( Private Secretary and The Ann Sothern Show ), Gale Storm (My Little Margie and The Gale Storm Show: Oh! Susanna ), and Betty White ( Life with Elizabeth ). For each star, a career sketch is provided, concentrating primarily on her television work but also noting achievements in other areas. Appendices offer cast and crew lists, a chronology, and an additional biographical sketch of 10 less familiar actresses who deserve recognition., Most of the bright and talented actresses who made America laugh in the 1950s are off the air today, but their pioneering Hollywood careers irrevocably changed the face of television comedy. These smart and sassy women successfully negotiated the hazards of the male-dominated workplace with class and humor, and the work they did in the 1950s is inventive still by today's standards. Unable to fall back on strong language, shock value, or racial and sexual epithets, the female sitcom stars of the 1950s entertained with pure talent and screen savvy. As they did so, they helped to lay the foundation for the development of television comedy. This book pays tribute to 10 prominent television actresses who played lead roles in popular comedy shows of the 1950s. Each chapter covers the works and personalities of one actress: Lucille Ball ( I Love Lucy ), Gracie Allen ( The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show ), Eve Arden ( Our Miss Brooks ), Spring Byington ( December Bride ), Joan Davis (I Married Joan ), Anne Jeffreys ( Topper ), Donna Reed ( The Donna Reed Show ), Ann Sothern ( Private Secretary and The Ann Sothern Show ), Gale Storm (My Little Margie and The Gale Storm Show: Oh Susanna ), and Betty White ( Life with Elizabeth ). For each star, a career sketch is provided, concentrating primarily on her television work but also noting achievements in other areas. Appendices offer cast and crew lists, a chronology, and an additional biographical sketch of 10 less familiar actresses who deserve recognition., Most of the bright and talented actresses who made America laugh in the 1950s are off the air. This book pays tribute to 10 prominent television actresses who played lead roles in popular comedy shows of the 1950s. Each chapter covers the works and personalities of one actress: Lucille Ball (I Love Lucy), Gracie Allen, Joan Davis, and others., This book pays tribute to 10 prominent television actresses who played lead roles in popular comedy shows of the 1950s. Each chapter covers the works and personalities of one actress: Lucille Ball (I Love Lucy), Gracie Allen (The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show), Eve Arden (Our Miss Brooks), Spring Byington (December Bride), Joan Davis (I Married Joan), Anne Jeffreys (Topper), Donna Reed (The Donna Reed Show), Ann Sothern (Private Secretary and The Ann Sothern Show), Gale Storm (My Little Margie and The Gale Storm Show: Oh! Susanna), and Betty White (Life with Elizabeth). For each star, a career sketch is provided, concentrating primarily on her television work but also noting achievements in other areas. Appendices offer cast and crew lists, a chronology, and an additional biographical sketch of 10 less familiar actresses who deserve recognition.

LC Classification NumberPN1992.8.C66T83 2007