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Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Obsessively watched and critically ignored, sitcoms were a distraction, a gentle lullaby of a kinder, gentler America--until suddenly the artificial boundary between the world and television entertainment collapsed. In this book we track the growth of the sitcom, following the path that leads from I LOVE LUCY to THE PHIL SILVERS SHOW; from THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW to THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW; from M*A*S*H to TAXI; from CHEERS to ROSEANNE; from SEINFELD...
Series
Blackwell philosophy and popculture volume 18
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"A smart philosophical look at the cult hit television show, Arrested Development. Arrested Development earned six Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, critical acclaim, and a loyal cult following-and then it was canceled. Fortunately, this book steps into the void left by the show's premature demise by exploring the fascinating philosophical issues at the heart of the quirky Bluths and their comic exploits. Whether it's reflecting on Gob's self-deception...
Author
Series
Starring Jules volume 4
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
Description
Jules is starting third grade, but her new teacher seems a little strange, she has to choose and research a famous person for the class wax museum project, and rehearsals for the sitcom she is in are harder than ever--especially since the TV show is about to air.
Publisher
AMC Studios
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Allison McRoberts' life feels like a sitcom when her self-centered husband, Kevin, is around -- he never considers the consequences of his actions and most of the people in his life let him be the center of their universe. When Allison learns that the better future she envisioned is impossible, she makes a plan to take back control of her life.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Follows Phil Rosenthal, creator of the hit TV series Everybody Loves Raymond, in his attempt to translate Raymond into a Russian sitcom. Rosenthal goes on a hilarious, warm, and intimate journey to a distant land to help people that don't seem to want his help. Lost in Moscow, lost in his mission, lost in translation, Rosenthal tries to connect to his Russian colleagues but runs into unique characters and situations that conspire to drive him insane....
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The Big Bang Theory follows the irresistible trajectory of genius best buddies Leonard and Sheldon. Joined by street-smart Penny, aerospace engineer Howard, astrophysicist Raj, microbiologist Bernadette and neurobiologist Amy, the Friends solve quotidian conundrums posed by academia, family, and video games. What they prove across 12 seasons is that the element that matters most in the universe is Friendship.
Author
Publisher
Custom House
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The official oral history book of The Office, featuring exclusive interviews with every major player and never-before-seen photos, pulling back the curtain on the absurdity and genius that went in to creating this unstoppable force in American popular culture and why it continues to resonate with audiences today"--
Publisher
CBS DVD
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
When a British husband-and-wife writing team gets the opportunity to bring their successful TV series across the pond, they soon discover that making it big in America means changing nearly everything about the show. As their star actor, Matt, wreaks havoc on their script and their marriage, the duo tries to keep it all under control as they deal with awkward Hollywood funerals, falling ratings, celebrity stalkers and the even more intense drama that...
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Attention all shoppers! Amy, Jonah, and the rest of the Cloud 9 employees are back for more retail adventures. Last seasonb2ss whirlwind finale saw the aisles of Cloud 9 rocked by a massive tornado, leaving the fate of the store and the staff members hanging in the balance. The team must tackle getting back to the day-to-day grind while faced with attempted robberies, dead bodies on Halloween, and even an unexpected pregnancy.
