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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1538122553
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9781538122556
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Book Title
Greatest Cult Television Shows of All Time
Number of Pages
328 Pages
Language
English
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Television / Reference, Television / History & Criticism, Television / Guides & Reviews
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2020
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Performing Arts
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Hardcover
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27.7 Oz
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7 in
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From The Twilight Zone to Sense8, and from Adventure Time to The Young Ones, The Greatest Cult Television Shows of All Time ranges across the times, types, and transgressions of cult TV. Christopher Olson and CarrieLynn Reinhard'e(tm)s choices will no doubt spark plenty of fan responses, but with its focus on production history and smart, succinct commentary 'e" as well as usefully examining the legacy of cult shows 'e" this book expertly energizes debates surrounding the value of cult television., From The Twilight Zone to Sense8, and from Adventure Time to The Young Ones, The Greatest Cult Television Shows of All Time ranges across the times, types, and transgressions of cult TV. Christopher Olson and CarrieLynn Reinhard's choices will no doubt spark plenty of fan responses, but with its focus on production history and smart, succinct commentary - as well as usefully examining the legacy of cult shows - this book expertly energizes debates surrounding the value of cult television., What does it take to be a hit TV series? The recipe is simple: Big ratings, great reviews and a spree of nominations and wins come award season. But what does it take to be a cult favourite? What does it take to seer into the hearts and minds of viewers for a time well beyond a show'e(tm)s run? The answer is less concrete and rather obscure, although you know it when you see the legions of devoted fans a cult TV series amasses and continues to amass, often decades after the last episode has hit the screens. Hit TV shows come and go, but cult favourites are for all time and that'e(tm)s what 'e¦ The Greatest Cult Television Shows of All Time explores'e¦. [This] almanac lists some of the most iconic and unforgettable TV shows ever made., [Olson and Reinhard] showcase what they consider the 100 most important cult television series in this fun and informative survey. They keep the proceedings--arranged alphabetically--light and lively, with a synopsis, production history, and chatty commentary for each show. Whether a Hollywood production, British comedy, or an animated series, shows can qualify for cult status if, the authors note, they are "offbeat or edgy, drawing a niche audience in a way that mainstream never did." Avid fan-bases keep their favorite shows circulating long after the original run ends, as with The Twilight Zone ("the show marked the true emergence of science fiction as allegory on TV," 1959-1964), The Avengers (1961-1969), Doctor Who (1963-present) Lost in Space (1965-1968), the original Star Trek (1966-1969), Baywatch ("a winning combination of playful sexiness, gripping melodrama, and captivating mysteries," 1989-2001), The Ren and Stimpy Show (1991-1996), and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003). As Olson and Reinhard write, "Mainstream status comes and go, but cult lasts forever." This thought-provoking and humorous tribute to cult television's originality and experiments will delight TV geeks of all kinds., Olson and Reinhard admit that their 100 selections of the greatest cult television shows is a subjective list, in part because of the malleability of the term cult. This volume compiles series that never found a wide audience (Freaks and Geeks), ended too soon (Sports Night), or possibly ran for too long (The X-Files). What connects them is the passion of their fan base, which kept the shows alive in their followers'e(tm) hearts and, occasionally, on the air owing to letter-writing campaigns. The authors present an alphabetic list (Absolutely Fabulous to The Young Ones) of programs, with each entry offering a brief synopsis and information on the cast and crew and production history, as well as commentary and a useful list of similar shows. Even if readers disagree with the authors picking Saved by the Bell and not Firefly or Pushing Daisies, Olson and Reinhard explain their choices, and specific episode references and quotes demonstrate an encyclopedic knowledge of the topic., [Olson and Reinhard] showcase what they consider the 100 most important cult television series in this fun and informative survey. They keep the proceedings--arranged alphabetically--light and lively, with a synopsis, production history, and chatty commentary for each show. Whether a Hollywood production, British comedy, or an animated series, shows can qualify for cult status if, the authors note, they are "offbeat or edgy, drawing a niche audience in a way that mainstream never did." Avid fan-bases keep their favorite shows circulating long after the original run ends, as with The Twilight Zone ("the show marked the true emergence of science fiction as allegory on TV," 1959-1964), The Avengers (1961-1969), Doctor Who (1963-present) Lost in Space (1965-1968), the original Star Trek (1966-1969), Baywatch ("a winning combination of playful sexiness, gripping melodrama, and captivating mysteries," 1989-2001), The Ren and Stimpy Show (1991-1996), and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003). As Olson and Reinhard write, "Mainstream status comes and go, but cult lasts forever." This thought-provoking and humorous tribute to cult television's originality and experiments will delight TV geeks of all kinds. atus comes and go, but cult lasts forever." This thought-provoking and humorous tribute to cult television's originality and experiments will delight TV geeks of all kinds.atus comes and go, but cult lasts forever." This thought-provoking and humorous tribute to cult television's originality and experiments will delight TV geeks of all kinds.atus comes and go, but cult lasts forever." This thought-provoking and humorous tribute to cult television's originality and experiments will delight TV geeks of all kinds., What does it take to be a hit TV series? The recipe is simple: Big ratings, great reviews and a spree of nominations and wins come award season. But what does it take to be a cult favourite? What does it take to seer into the hearts and minds of viewers for a time well beyond a show's run? The answer is less concrete and rather obscure, although you know it when you see the legions of devoted fans a cult TV series amasses and continues to amass, often decades after the last episode has hit the screens. Hit TV shows come and go, but cult favourites are for all time and that's what ... The Greatest Cult Television Shows of All Time explores.... [This] almanac lists some of the most iconic and unforgettable TV shows ever made., The Greatest Cult Television Shows of All Time! Really? That'e(tm)s quite a challenge, but this book does exactly what one would want from such a collection, and that includes starting conversations and debates about the series discussed and not discussed. With a mix of old classics and fascinating surprises, it not only covers key touchstones but also provides new ideas and new programs for our consideration. It is particularly nice to see the collection move beyond the usual fantasy genres. So, turn off the television; silence the phone; and settle back for an engaging read!, [Olson and Reinhard] showcase what they consider the 100 most important cult television series in this fun and informative survey. They keep the proceedings'e"arranged alphabetically'e"light and lively, with a synopsis, production history, and chatty commentary for each show. Whether a Hollywood production, British comedy, or an animated series, shows can qualify for cult status if, the authors note, they are 'eoeoffbeat or edgy, drawing a niche audience in a way that mainstream never did.'e Avid fan-bases keep their favorite shows circulating long after the original run ends, as with The Twilight Zone ('eoethe show marked the true emergence of science fiction as allegory on TV,'e 1959'e"1964), The Avengers (1961'e"1969), Doctor Who (1963'e"present) Lost in Space (1965'e"1968), the original Star Trek (1966'e"1969), Baywatch ('eoea winning combination of playful sexiness, gripping melodrama, and captivating mysteries,'e 1989'e"2001), The Ren and Stimpy Show (1991'e"1996), and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997'e"2003). As Olson and Reinhard write, 'eoeMainstream status comes and go, but cult lasts forever.'e This thought-provoking and humorous tribute to cult television'e(tm)s originality and experiments will delight TV geeks of all kinds., Provocative and insightful, The Greatest Cult Television Shows of All Time presents a comprehensive and thoughtful list of the best of Cult TV. Crossing genre and national boundaries as well as covering television from the 1960s to the present, this book offers a fresh approach to Cult TV and will reinvigorate our understanding of these much-love series, their creators and, most importantly, their fans. It is a must-have for the cult-TV fan., Olson and Reinhard admit that their 100 selections of the greatest cult television shows is a subjective list, in part because of the malleability of the term cult. This volume compiles series that never found a wide audience (Freaks and Geeks), ended too soon (Sports Night), or possibly ran for too long (The X-Files). What connects them is the passion of their fan base, which kept the shows alive in their followers' hearts and, occasionally, on the air owing to letter-writing campaigns. The authors present an alphabetic list (Absolutely Fabulous to The Young Ones) of programs, with each entry offering a brief synopsis and information on the cast and crew and production history, as well as commentary and a useful list of similar shows. Even if readers disagree with the authors picking Saved by the Bell and not Firefly or Pushing Daisies, Olson and Reinhard explain their choices, and specific episode references and quotes demonstrate an encyclopedic knowledge of the topic., The Greatest Cult Television Shows of All Time! Really? That's quite a challenge, but this book does exactly what one would want from such a collection, and that includes starting conversations and debates about the series discussed and not discussed. With a mix of old classics and fascinating surprises, it not only covers key touchstones but also provides new ideas and new programs for our consideration. It is particularly nice to see the collection move beyond the usual fantasy genres. So, turn off the television; silence the phone; and settle back for an engaging read!, Starting with a clear definition of what they describe as "cult television," Olson and Reinhard provide detailed listings and commentary of a variety of television shows celebrated by fans. This book provides a thorough reference guide and an opportunity to revisit beloved series that helped changed the way viewers engaged with television. A fun read, with interesting background and analysis.
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791.4575
Table Of Content
Acknowledgements Introduction Absolutely Fabulous (1992-2012) Adventure Time (2010-2018) The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1992-1996) Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000-2015) Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990-2000) Arrested Development (2003-2019) Arrow (2012-2020) Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008) The Avengers (1961-1969) Babylon 5 (1994-1998) Battlestar Galactica (1978-1979) Baywatch (1989-2000) Beauty and the Beast (1987-1990) The Black Adder (1982-1983) 000 Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) Charmed (1998-2006) Community (2009-2015) Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999) Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015-2019) The Critic (1994-2001) Daria (1997-2001) Dark Shadows (1966-1971) Darkwing Duck (1991-1992) Deadwood (2004-2006) Degrassi Junior High (1987-1989) A Different World (1987-1993) Doctor Who (1963-present) Dragon Ball Z (1996-2003) Family Guy (1999-present) Farscape (1999-2003) Fawlty Towers (1975-1979) Fraggle Rock (1983-1987) Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000) Frisky Dingo (2006-2008) Futurama (1999-2013) Gargoyles (1994-1996) Gilligan's Island (1964-1967) Gilmore Girls (2000-2007) The Golden Girls (1985-1992) Hannibal (2013-2015) He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983-1985) Home Movies (1999-2004) H.R. Pufnstuf (1969-1970) Iron Chef (1993-1999) It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005-present) The Joy of Painting (1983-1994) Key and Peele (2012-2015) The Kids in the Hall (1988-1994) Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974-1975) The League (2009-2015) Lost (2004-2010) Lost in Space (1965-1968) Lucha Underground (2014-present) Max Headroom (1987-1988) Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969-1974) Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995-1998) My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (2010-2019) My So-Called Life (1994-1995) Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988-1999) The Office (2001-2003) Outlander (2014-present) Oz (1997-2003) Parks and Recreation (2009-2015) Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986-1991) Pinky and the Brain (1995-1998) Police Squad! (1982) The Prisoner (1967-1968) Quantum Leap (1989-1993) Queer as Folk (2000-2005) Red Dwarf (1988-2017) The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991-1996) Rocko's Modern Life (1993-1996) Roswell (1999-2002) Sailor Moon (1995-2000) Saved by the Bell (1989-1992) Scrubs (2001-2010) SCTV (1976-1981) Sense8 (2015-2018) Smallville (2001-2011) South Park (1997-present) Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1993-2008) Spaced (1999-2001) Sports Night (1998-2000) Star Trek (1966-1969) The State (1993-1995) Steven Universe (2013-present) Strangers with Candy (1999-2000) Supernatural (2005-2020) Tenacious D (1997-2000) The Tick (1994-1997) True Blood (2008-2014) The Twilight Zone (1959-1964) Twin Peaks (1990-1991) Upright Citizens Brigade (1998-2000) Veronica Mars (2004-present) The Walking Dead (2010-present) The Wire (2002-2008) Xena: Warrior Princess (1995-2001) The X-Files (1993-2018) The Young Ones (1982-1984)
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Reaching back to the beginnings of television, The Greatest Cult Television Shows offers readers a fun and accessible look at the 100 most significant cult television series of all time, compiled in a single resource that includes valuable information on the shows and their creators., Reaching back to the beginnings of television, The Greatest Cult Television Shows offers readers a fun and accessible look at the 100 most significant cult television series of all time, compiled in a single resource that includes valuable information on the shows and their creators. While they generally lack mainstream appeal, cult television shows develop devout followings over time and exert some sort of impact on a given community, society, culture, or even media industry. Cult television shows have been around since at least the 1960s, with Star Trek perhaps the most famous of that era. However, the rise of cable contributed to the rise of cult television throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and now, with the plethora of streaming options available, more shows can be added to this categorization Reaching back to the beginnings of television, the book includes such groundbreaking series as The Twilight Zone and The Prisoner alongside more contemporary examples like Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Hannibal. The authors provide production history for each series and discuss their relevance to global pop culture. To provide a more global approach to the topic, the authors also consider several non-American cult TV series, including British, Canadian, and Japanese shows. Thus, Monty Python's Flying Circus appears alongside Sailor Moon and Degrassi Junior High. Additionally, to move beyond the conception of "cult" as a primarily white, heteronormative, fanboy obsession, the book contains shows that speak to a variety of cult audiences and experiences, such as Queer as Folk and Charmed. With detailed arguments for why these shows deserve to be considered the greatest of all time, Olson and Reinhard provide ideas for discussion and debate on cult television. Each entry in this book demonstrates the importance of the 100 shows chosen for inclusion and highlights how they offer insight into the period and the cults that formed around them.
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