Pioneers of primetime
(Video DVD)
Contributors
Boettcher, Steven J. Producer
Jones, Jack R., Jr Screenwriter
Saperstein, Harlan Narrator
Skelton, Red, 1913-1997 Interviewee
Davis, Sammy, Jr., 1925-1990 Interviewee
Jones, Jack R., Jr Screenwriter
Saperstein, Harlan Narrator
Skelton, Red, 1913-1997 Interviewee
Davis, Sammy, Jr., 1925-1990 Interviewee
Published
[Alexandria, Va.] : PBS Distribution, [2011].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| North Bend Public Library - Adult/General - Video | 791.45 PIONEERS Primetime | Available |
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Published
[Alexandria, Va.] : PBS Distribution, [2011].
Format
Video DVD
Language
English
UPC
841887015981
Notes
General Note
Originally produced in 2005
General Note
Special feature: Extended interviews with the Pioneers of Primetime (Milton Berle, Steve Allen, Red Skelton, Donald O'Connor, Buddy Ebsen, Rose Marie)
Creation/Production Credits
Edited by Jay Cederholm ; photography, Steve Boettcher ; script coordination, John Hoylman
Participants/Performers
Narrated by Harlan Saperstein ; interviews, Red Skelton, Sammy Davis, Jr., Bob Hope, Buddy Ebsen, Milton Berle, Rose Marie, Sid Caesar, Donald O'Connor, Steve Allen ; commentary, Bruce DuMont, Milt Larsen, Sharif Mansur
Description
A tribute to the icons of early television and an entertaining retrospective on the golden age of television comedy. This program features interviews with the legends of early television blended with a treasure trove of rare television footage. Six years in the making, this program chronicles television comedy's pedigree, from Vaudeville, through radio, to the Golden Age of Television. These legendary entertainers provide a fascinating first hand account of what it was like to launch the new medium of television
Target Audience
Not rated
System Details
DVD; region 1, NTSC; full screen presentation; stereo
Language
Closed-captioned
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Boettcher, S. J., Jones, J. R., Jr., Saperstein, H., Skelton, R., Davis, S., Jr., Hope, B., Ebsen, B., Berle, M., Rose Marie., O'Connor, D., Allen, S., Dumont, B., Larsen, M., Manṣūr, S., & Caesar, S. (2011). Pioneers of primetime . PBS Distribution.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Steven J. Boettcher et al.. 2011. Pioneers of Primetime. PBS Distribution.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Steven J. Boettcher et al.. Pioneers of Primetime PBS Distribution, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Boettcher, Steven J., et al. Pioneers of Primetime PBS Distribution, 2011.
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