Having spent most of his career working with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Martin Esslin appraises American TV with the eyes of both a detached outsider and a concerned insider
The 21st century has seen a resurgence of popular interest in the Middle Ages. Television in particular has presented a wide and diverse array of "medieval" offerings. Yet there exists little...
Television in the Multichannel Age is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the history of multichannel television in all its forms ? from cable to direct-to-home satellite and beyond...
Television in the Antenna Age is a brief, accessible, and engaging overview of the medium?s history and development in the US. Integrating three major concerns--television as an industry, a...