{"product_id":"what-america-watched-television-favorites-from-the-cornfields-to-the-cosmos-1960s1990s-9781476680576","title":"What America Watched: Television Favorites from the Cornfields to the Cosmos, 1960s-1990s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eTelevision has influenced popular culture, and this study explores how regular viewers interacted with shows from the 1960s through the 1990s, using documents, footage, and interviews to reveal what America watched and why. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 277 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 April 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: McFarland \u0026amp; Co  Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite the occasional disagreements between television critics and the general public regarding the artistic and cultural value of television programming, it is undeniable that television has had a profound impact on popular culture and vice versa over the past fifty years. Regardless of the specific factors that contribute to a show's popularity, such as the characters, actors, storylines, or music, television programs that were cherished by audiences during their time are often fondly remembered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive study explores the golden era of popular television shows, spanning from the 1960s to the 1990s. By combining a scholarly and audience-oriented approach, this book delves into the personal experiences of regular viewers as they engaged with television programs during that time. By examining a wide range of sources, including documents, footage, visits to filming locations, newspapers, and magazine articles from the shows' eras, the book offers a unique insight into what America watched and why. Extensive notes and a comprehensive bibliography further enhance the value of this work for both scholars and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 691g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 254 x 178 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781476680576\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marsha Ann Tate,Earl Houser","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44504977015034,"sku":"9781476680576","price":47.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1692360558296_book.jpg?v=1692613370","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/what-america-watched-television-favorites-from-the-cornfields-to-the-cosmos-1960s1990s-9781476680576","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}