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"A rollicking, deeply reported story about how the early reality TV business metastasized into an industry that now dominates entertainment in the United States. Starting in 1948, Nussbaum pulls back the curtain on the cultural meat grinder that created a generation-defining form of entertainment, examining shows from The Real World to Survivor to The Apprentice. Through extensive interviews, Nussbaum follows the reality TV industry from its inception...
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2023.
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English
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"For the first time, discover the unedited truth about the Duggars, the traditional Christian family that captivated the nation on TLC's hit show 19 Kids and Counting. Jill Duggar and her husband Derick are finally ready to share their story, revealing the secrets, manipulation, and intimidation behind the show that remained hidden from their fans. Jill and Derick knew a normal life wasn't possible for them. As a star on the popular TLC reality show...
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2022.
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English
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Perfect for fans of Bachelor Nation and Seinfeldia, an illuminating deep dive into the most successful reality TV franchise of all time—The Bachelor.
Since its premiere in 2002, ABC's The Bachelor has become a staple of American television. Now, discover the fascinating history of the show, uncover the ins and outs of the phenomenon that has become Bachelor Nation, and take a deeper look at what separates...
Since its premiere in 2002, ABC's The Bachelor has become a staple of American television. Now, discover the fascinating history of the show, uncover the ins and outs of the phenomenon that has become Bachelor Nation, and take a deeper look at what separates...
6) Nickelodeon
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"Engaging images accompany information about Nickelodeon. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
"As the company who brought you Rugrats, SpongeBob SquarePants, iCarly, and other loved shows, Nickelodeon has earned its rank as one of the top-rated cable networks in history. Originally called Pinwheel, this entertainment business has come a long way from dumping green slime...
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"Every weekday for decades, a kind man named Mister Rogers stepped through a door in his TV house, spoke directly into the camera while he changed from street clothes into a cardigan and sneakers, and sang, "It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood." Offering unconditional love, this soft-spoken icon was a household name for tens of millions of children, as well as their parents who grew up with this friendly neighbor themselves. Fred Rogers (1928-2003)...
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For more than thirty years, Fred Rogers was a beloved fixture in American homes. Warm and welcoming, he spoke directly to children--and their parents--about the marvels of the world, the things that worried them, and above all, the importance of being themselves. Dressed in his cardigan and sneakers, Fred Rogers offered a wholesome message of generosity and love that changed the landscape of television and shaped a generation of children. Kindness...
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"Long before becoming beloved by generations of Mayberry fans for her portrayal of Thelma Lou, the ever-patient sweetheart of Barney Fife, Kansas City native Betty Lynn lived a life filled with interesting adventures and fascinating people. In her own words, augmented by 140 rare photos, Betty shares the sometimes bittersweet, often surprising, and always inspiring story of her remarkable life. From her wartime service in India and Burma to sharing...
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Dutton
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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"The definitive book on the TV show Ted Lasso, written by New York Times journalist and editor Jeremy Egner, celebrating the show's improbable rise and cultural impact while never losing sight of the heart, friendship, and passion that have made it an enduring favorite for the ages When Ted Lasso first aired in 2020, nobody--including those who had worked on it--knew how a show inspired by an ad, centered around soccer, filled mostly with unknown...
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Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
©2016
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English
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"In Great TV Shows of the 1950s: Characters, Settings, and Other Essential Facts, Vincent Terrace presents readers with a cornucopia of information about 100 programs from the decade. Did you know, for example, that the middle initial of Dobie Gillis? friend Maynard G. Krebs, stood for Walter? Or that Ralph Kramden?s electric bill came to only 39 cents a month? Or that on I Love Lucy, Ricky originally performed at Manhattan?s Tropicana Club? These...
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Rick and Morty volume season 1
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Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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Follows the adventures of mad scientist Rick Sanchez, who returns after twenty years to live with his daughter, her husband, and their children Morty and Summer. Includes all eleven episodes.
16) Sons of anarchy
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Time Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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"Go inside the clubhouse and behind the scenes of the #1 smash hit FX television show "Sons of Anarchy" with this official book, the only one officially sanctioned by the show's creator and FX, which offers the definitive insider's guide to all seven seasons, including the series' memorable final episode."--Amazon.com.
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Kino Lorber Animation
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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Originally produced for theatrical release (and later broadcast as part of The New Pink Panther television series), The Ant and the Aardvark revived the timeless cartoon conflict of predator and prey, and modernized it with an irreverent sense of humor and a splashy color palette emblematic of the late 1960s and early '70s. This special edition includes all 17 episodes of The Ant and the Aardvark, as well as interviews with the men and women who collaborated...
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Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2004.
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English
Description
Season two of Wonder Woman introduces her to a new America with nuclear power and computers. Teamed with Steve Trevor, son of Major Trevor, she takes the name Diana Prince and takes on all kinds of danger in the fight for America's safety.
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Paramount
Pub. Date
[2004]
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English
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Super silly fiesta!: Big Red Chicken loses his cake, Dora and Boots need your help to save the fiesta. Boots' special day: Help Boots do everything he loves, like read a book and see animals at a shelter. Stuck truck: When Ice Cream Truck gets stuck in the muck, Boots and Dora lead a rescue mission. The big potato: When Benny the Bull finds a magic wand he accidentally turns himself into a potato. Program promotes Spanish language skills, auditory/listening...
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Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2002]
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English
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Collects the original broadcast episodes from the fourth season of Star trek, the next generation. Picking up decades after Gene Roddenberry's original, it follows the intergalactic adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew aboard an all-new USS Enterprise.
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