Rules of the game : quiz shows and American culture / Olaf Hoerschelmann.

Author/creator Hoerschelmann, Olaf, 1965-
Format Book
Publication InfoAlbany : State University of New York Press, ©2006.
Descriptionx, 208 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents What is a genre? Quiz shows/game shows -- A heart line to America: creating audience participation -- Big money: the scandal and quiz shows in the 1950's -- Dealing with change: the evolution of quiz shows in the 1960's -- Dating games: playing relationships in 1980s and 1990s television -- Interactive control: quiz shows and new media technologies -- Conclusion: the reality of quiz shows.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 183-200) and index.
LCCN 2005024120
ISBN0791468097 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0791468100 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780791468098
ISBN9780791468104

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Joyner General Stacks PN1992.8.Q5 H64 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold