TV in the USA: A History of Icons, Idols, and Ideas [3 volumes]

This three-volume set is a valuable resource for researching the history of American television. An encyclopedic range of information documents how television forever changed the face of media and continues to be a powerful influence on society.

• Supplies historic context for why television shows were released at a particular moment in time

• Covers key television genres—such as the western, sitcoms, crime shows, and variety programs—in detail

• Provides readers with an understanding of the technical evolution of television that directly affected programming

• Includes biographies of important individuals in the television industry