Bradymania!


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Can it really be 25 years since ABC first aired Episode One of The Brady Bunch? Elizabeth Moran's account of the "World According to Brady" features updated cast biographies, never-before-published photos, and the latest on the new Brady Bunch movie, due this Christmas from Paramount.




Brady, Brady, Brady


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The Brady Bunch is one of the most beloved series to ever grace American television screens. Whether you've been a devoted fan since its inception in the late 1960s, or are a more recent Brady buff thanks to its steady airing in syndication, there is an undeniable shared delight that comes from the simple-natured, humor-filled world of that picture-perfect family. Now, for the first time, the show's famous creator, writer, and producer Sherwood Schwartz and his son, writer and producer Lloyd Schwartz, share with their loyal audience the complete first-hand behind-the-scenes story of The Brady Bunch. From how the show was developed, pitched, greenlighted, cast, produced, and embraced, to ultimately how it changed the TV and cultural landscape of America -- this book really has it all. Sherwood and Lloyd Schwartz carefully and nostalgically recall all the details -- great, small, funny, frustrating, and everything in between -- that came with the show. Taking an exclusive tour of everything Brady, you'll marvel at the stories, take pleasure in more than 50 rare photographs, and transport yourself into the show you love with the insider details you never knew.




The Way We All Became The Brady Bunch


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In celebration of the Brady Bunch's 50th anniversary, TV writer Kimberly Potts writes a Seinfeldia-like definitive history of the show that changed the family sitcom and made an indelible impact on pop culture. There isn't a person in this country who hasn't heard of The Brady Bunch. Whether it's the show they watched growing up, or the one their parents did--whether adored, or great to poke fun at--The Brady Bunch is unarguably one of the most enduring and inspiring TV shows of our time. It's lived a dozen lives, from its original comedy debut and big-screen movies, to the Emmy-winning TV auteurs it has inspired--everyone from Vince Gilligan to Jill Soloway--and promises to live many more. In The Way We All Became the Brady Bunch, TV and pop culture writer Kimberly Potts will draw upon her deep knowledge of and appreciation for The Brady Bunch and television and pop culture history, as well as her contacts, connections, and experience, to provide an industry insider narrative of The Brady Bunch. With fresh interviews, The Way We All Became the Brady Bunch will examine the show's lasting effects on its audience and take readers behind-the-scenes and into the lives of our most beloved characters, all to document why The Brady Bunch was one of the most groundbreaking shows of its time--and why it remains to this day, unforgettable.




Growing Up Brady


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The inside story of "The Brady Bunch" as only Barry Williams (Greg Brady) could tell it! This updated Collector's Edition contains information and numerous never-before-seen photos of this classic American TV show and its stars--plus a play-by-play of every "Brady Bunch" episode!




Gen X TV


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No generation eludes definition as much as Generation X. Rob Owens opens with a history of network and cable television since the birth of Generation X, but goes on to explore the symbiotic relationship between television and this largely misunderstood age group. From the first megahit The Brady Bunch to today's Friends, Owen unflinchingly describes the boob tube as the ubiquitous babysitter for millions of young people. Television, Owen maintains, consumes innocence as viewers encounter countless episodes of society's woes, from political strife and environmental decimation to everyday violence and crime.




Bradymania!


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Still heavily syndicated, The Brady Bunch has turned out to be the third most popular television series of all time. Now comes Bradymania!, which offers a glimpse of what made Friday nights in the early '70s so special. Includes dozens of never-before-seen photos, interviews with the stars, summaries and dates of all original episodes, and more.




Television Specials


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This is a complete revision of the author's 1993 McFarland book Television Specials that not only updates entries contained within that edition, but adds numerous programs not previously covered, including beauty pageants, parades, awards programs, Broadway and opera adaptations, musicals produced especially for television, holiday specials (e.g., Christmas and New Year's Eve), the early 1936-1947 experimental specials, honors specials. In short, this is a reference work to 5,336 programs--the most complete source for television specials ever published.




Tom Brady: MVP


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Tom Brady went from no-name, fourth-string, Bledsoe backup to the second youngest Super Bowl MVP ever in a matter of months. An April 2000 draft biography describes sixth-round pick Tom Brady as "not what you're looking for in terms of physical stature, strength and mobility...could make it in the right system, but will not be for everyone." Now he is a household name, but the fame has not changed him. He remains modest in light of his success, and that is only part of what endears him to his fans. His thrilling career is highlighted with full-color photographs and insightful writing.




Tom Brady: GOAT


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Celebrate Tom Brady's unparalleled career with this vibrant retrospective With seven Super Bowl rings, five Super Bowl MVP awards, and his name written all over the NFL record books, Tom Brady has established his position as football's GOAT: greatest of all time. But Brady's humble beginnings are equally important to his legend. His ascension from back-up quarterback and sixth-round draft pick to protagonist of a modern dynasty represents one of the most stunning star trajectories in all of sports. Brady's unforgettable career is chronicled in this commemorative keepsake from The Boston Globe featuring dozens of full-color photos. GOAT features 128 pages of award-winning reporting, vivid storytelling, and extensive coverage of Brady's achievements with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.




Dictionary of Teleliteracy


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From I Love Lucy to the O. J. Simpson Trial, the 500 programs whose impact on American culture, good or ill, will not likely be forgotten.