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"Take One is quite remarkable, unique among books about broadcasting. It's the best--and most practical--of the texts on production I've seen. But it's much more: valuable not only for student and teacher, but also for the professional already in TV who wants to raise his sights and sharpen his ...

"Take One is quite remarkable, unique among books about broadcasting. It's the best--and most practical--of the texts on production I've seen. But it's much more: valuable not only for student and teacher, but also for the professional already in TV who wants to raise his sights and sharpen his skills, and it's fascinating reading for anyone who just wants to go behind the scenes and meet closeup the creative forces behind the medium's greatest programs." Richard Pack, Editor Television Quarterly "Kuney has put all his experience and insight to work in this fascinating book. . . . No one who has any interest in learning about television should miss reading this wise and very readable book." Lawrence K. Grossman Gannett Center for Media Studies Columbia University

This volume breaks new ground in television studies as the first booklength study of an individual televisionmaker. Thompson examines the work of Stephen J. Cannell, one of television's most prolific and successful producers. Thompson uses theories of film authorship, revised to take into account ...

This volume breaks new ground in television studies as the first booklength study of an individual televisionmaker. Thompson examines the work of Stephen J. Cannell, one of television's most prolific and successful producers. Thompson uses theories of film authorship, revised to take into account the polyauthorial nature of the medium, for application to television texts and provides close analysis of Cannell's programs including individual episodes of The Rockford Files, The A-Team, The Greatest American Hero and Hunter.

The Television Handbook provides a critical introduction to both the theory and practice of the television industry. Patricia Holland considers the history and structure of British television and, at a time of rapid change, she explores the implications of the digital revolution. The Television ...

The Television Handbook provides a critical introduction to both the theory and practice of the television industry. Patricia Holland considers the history and structure of British television and, at a time of rapid change, she explores the implications of the digital revolution. The Television Handbook offers practical advice on many aspects of programme-making from commissioning through to the post production process. The book brings together a wide range of information on all aspects of television and includes interviews with industry figures such as Tony Garnett and Phil Redmond and with innovative producers, directors and commissioning editors. The Television Handbook bridges the gap between theory and practice. In this new edition, Patricia Holland discusses important genres and concepts such as narrative, documentary and news. Newly updated chapters from James Curran, Tony Dowmunt and Robin Small consider television journalism, access programming and production management. A new chapter provides a critical introduction to television studies and media theory. The Television Handbook includes:* Interviews with directors, editors, producers and trainees* Updated and illustrated advice on camera, sound and editing practice* Advice on courses and funding for independent production* A revised glossary of specialist terms* A comprehensive list of key texts and television programmes

This collection of essays on television authorship includes work of some of the most prominent scholars in television studies. Rather than assigning one author to individual television texts, the contributors probe the relationship between the various authors at work within the institutional ...

This collection of essays on television authorship includes work of some of the most prominent scholars in television studies. Rather than assigning one author to individual television texts, the contributors probe the relationship between the various authors at work within the institutional, cultural, and economic settings that characterize the television industry. The book analyzes and defines the unique methods of television authorship and suggests numerous candidates for authorial accountability allowing the media to enter the realm of contemporary criticism.