Encyclopedia of Early Television Crime Fighters - All Regular Cast Members in American Crime and Mystery Series, 1948-1959

Any episode of a crime or mystery series involves some or all of the following: the perpetration of a crime; its investigation; the analytical process which involves the determination of the villain; the arrest and trial of the culprit; and the handing out of the appropriate punishment. Such series involving the exploits of a wide variety of courageous heroes and heroines were very popular during the 1950s, and they featured a host of actors and actresses, including famous television detectives (e.g., Raymond Burr), those famous in other genres (e.g., Boris Karloff, Charles Bronson), and over 250 other players with recurring roles.

Summary

Listing every player who had a regular role in a crime or mystery series during the early era of television, all entries in this reference book cover family information and education; how the player originally broke into show business; the player's career preceding the series; marriage details; and film and television credits.

Product details

• Authors: Everett Aaker
• Assisted by: Dumitru Motreanu (Editor)
• Publisher: Mcfarland & Co Inc
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.10.2011
• EAN: 9780786464098
• ISBN: 978-0-7864-6409-8
• No. of pages: 671
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 254 mm x 34 mm
• Weight: 1179 g
• Illustrations: 231 photos, appendices, bibliography, index
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV