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PBS, behind the screen / Laurence Jarvik.
Lippincott Library HE8700.79.U6 J38 1997
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Jarvik, Laurence Ariel, 1956-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.).
- Public broadcasting--United States.
- Public broadcasting.
- United States.
- Physical Description:
- xxvii, 336 pages ; 24 cm
- Other Title:
- Public Broadcasting Service, behind the screen
- Place of Publication:
- Rocklin, CA : Forum, [1997]
- Summary:
- Author Laurence Jarvik shows how the dream of a network run by educators and philanthropists dedicated to public service has given way to a highly political and controversial institution funded largely by major corporations. The book also looks at the shows and personalities that have become part of American popular culture, including Bill Moyers, Sesame Street, Masterpiece Theatre, Mr. Rogers, and Monty Python.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-304) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0761506683
- OCLC:
- 35110253
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