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They'll Never Put That on the Air: the New Age of TV Comedy

by Allan Neuwirth
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In the 1950s, Lucille Ball couldn't even say the word “pregnant" on TV. But by the 1990s, Carrie Bradshaw and her posse could say everything there is to say about sex—and demonstrate most of it. How have broadcast standards changed from the dawn of television till today? Through interviews with the creators of landmark shows, author Allan Neuwirth traces that history, revealing how the upheaval of the 1960s led to edgier fare such as The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour; how counterculture baby boomers made Saturday Night Live-style satire possible; how stand-up comedians changed the sitcom landscape; how UPN and the WB raised eyebrows with comedies aimed at minorities; and much more. In this age of FCC crackdowns, They'll Never Put That on the Air is as timely as it is entertaining and informative.
  • Firsthand accounts of life in the TV trenches from producers and writers
  • Handy “genealogy chart" traces TV comedy from the 1950s to today
  • Insider author is an award-winning producer, director, and writer of TV comedy
    Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
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    • Release date: September 7, 2010

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    Performing Arts Sociology Nonfiction

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    In the 1950s, Lucille Ball couldn't even say the word “pregnant" on TV. But by the 1990s, Carrie Bradshaw and her posse could say everything there is to say about sex—and demonstrate most of it. How have broadcast standards changed from the dawn of television till today? Through interviews with the creators of landmark shows, author Allan Neuwirth traces that history, revealing how the upheaval of the 1960s led to edgier fare such as The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour; how counterculture baby boomers made Saturday Night Live-style satire possible; how stand-up comedians changed the sitcom landscape; how UPN and the WB raised eyebrows with comedies aimed at minorities; and much more. In this age of FCC crackdowns, They'll Never Put That on the Air is as timely as it is entertaining and informative.
  • Firsthand accounts of life in the TV trenches from producers and writers
  • Handy “genealogy chart" traces TV comedy from the 1950s to today
  • Insider author is an award-winning producer, director, and writer of TV comedy
    Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
    • Expand title description text
    Performing Arts Sociology Nonfiction
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      Publisher:
      Allworth

      Kindle Book
      Release date: September 7, 2010

      OverDrive Read
      ISBN: 9781581158489
      Release date: September 7, 2010

      EPUB ebook
      ISBN: 9781581158489
      File size: 4047 KB
      Release date: September 7, 2010

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    • Formats
      Kindle Book
      OverDrive Read
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    • Languages
      English