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Informationen zum Autor Lewis L. Gould has appeared on "Howdy Doody," "The CBS Morning News," and "The ABC World News Tonight." He is an internationally recognized scholar of American political history and commentator on the role of First Ladies. Klappentext Providing video companionship for isolated housewives, afternoon babysitting for children, and nonstop evening entertainment for the whole family, television revolutionized American society in the post-World War II years. Helping the first TV generation make sense of the new medium was the mission of Jack Gould, television critic of The New York Times from 1947 to 1972. In columns noteworthy for crisp writing, pointed insights, and fair judgment, he highlighted both the untapped possibilities and the imminent perils of television, becoming "the conscience of the industry" for many people.In this book, historian Lewis L. Gould, Jack Gould's son, collects over seventy of his father's best columns. Grouped topically, they cover a wide range of issues, including the Golden Age of television drama, McCarthy-era blacklisting, the rise and fall of Edward R. Murrow, quiz show scandals, children's programming, and the impact of television on American life and of television criticism on the medium itself. Lewis Gould also supplies a brief biography of his father that assesses his influence on the evolution of television, as well as prefaces to each section. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction: Portrait of a Television Critic Chapter One: The Golden Age of Television Drama Television Debut: Theatre Guild Makes Video Bow on NBC with Production of "John Ferguson," November 16, 1947 Matter of Form: Television Must Develop Own Techniques If It Is to Have Artistic Vitality, October 31, 1948 "Julius Caesar": Worthington Miner's Version in Modern Dress Proves Spectacular Television, March 13, 1949 A Plea for Live Video: Switch to Film for TV Was a Major Mistake, December 7, 1952 NBC Playhouse Offers Valid and Moving Hour with Production of Paddy Chayefsky's "Marty," May 27, 1953 "Patterns" Is Hailed as Notable Triumph, January 17, 1955 TV's Psychodrama: How to Keep 'Em Down on the Couch after They've Written for TV, August 7, 1955 Cheese, Mustard Ad Also Stars on Kraft Theatre, December 1, 1955 "Requiem for a Heavyweight": Rod Serling's Drama Scores a Knockout, October 12, 1956 Study of Alcoholism: Piper Laurie and Cliff Robertson Are Impressive in "Days of Wine and Roses," October 3, 1958 Chapter Two: The Shadow of a Blacklist Case of Jean Muir: Principles of Fair Play Yield to Pressure, September 3, 1950 Again, "Red Channels": The Civil Liberties Union Revives an Issue, April 13, 1952 The Case of Lucille Ball: Treatment of the Star Should Be Standard in Industry, September 20, 1953 Fifth Amendment: Danger Seen in Union Plan to Punish Members Claiming the Privilege, July 31, 1955 Report on Blacklisting: Fund for the Republic Study Dealing with Radio-TV Is Found Deserving of Commendation and Censure, July 1, 1956 What a Blacklist Means: A Review of John Henry Faulk's "Fear on Trial," November 22, 1964 Blacklisting's Effect: Censored Tape of Jean Muir's Remarks on '50s Travails Shown on ABC, January 15, 1965 Jack Gould to John Pope, October 13, 1971 Jack Gould to John Pope, October 31, 1971 Chapter Three: The Rise and Fall of Edward R. Murrow Edward R. Murrow's News Review "See It Now" Demonstrates Journalistic Power of Video, November 19, 1951 Murrow's "This Is Korea" Film over CBS Captures Poignancy and Frustration of Life in Battle, December 29, 1952 Celebrity Time: Murrow Puts Cameras into Their Homes in "Person to Person," October 7, 1953 Video Journalism: Treatment of Radulovich Case History by "See It Now" Is Fine Reporting, October 25, 1953 Murrow vs. McCarthy: "See It Now" on CBS Examines Senator and His Methods, March 11, 1954 "See It Now" Finale: Program Unexpectedly Ends Run of Seven Distinguis...
