TV's Grooviest Variety Shows of the '60s and '70s
Author | : Telly R. Davidson |
Publisher | : Cumberland House Publishing |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : 1581825501 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781581825503 |
Rating | : 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: TV's Grooviest Variety Shows (of the '60s and '70s)' is an irresistible page-turning account of TV's greatest and goofiest variety shows of the psychedelic 1960s and '70s. Designed to be browser-friendly, the book covers the main shows of the era?Ed Sullivan, Lawrence Welk, Dean Martin, the Smothers Brothers, 'Laugh-In, ' Flip Wilson, 'Sonny and Cher, ' 'Midnight Special, ' classic 'Saturday Night Live' (1975-80), 'SCTV, ' and 'The Muppets.' Each of these key chapters is fast-moving and fun, with quick, easy-to-skim sidebars like Memorable Moments,"" ""Quotable Quotes,"" and ""Bloopers & Breakups,"" plus a brisk narrative of the show's behind-the-scenes dramas, cast, and history.""