{"product_id":"filmed-television-drama-1952-1958-william-hawes-9780786411320","title":"Filmed Television Drama, 1952-1958","description":"\u003cp\u003e This work examines the change from live to filmed television dramas during the period 1952-1958 and the characteristics and programs that are most associated with filmed television drama. Along with many technical changes that had to be made in the industry in order to convert live television to filmed television came an interesting social one. The American society in general was developing a growing interest in the lives of ordinary people, and television moved with them, offering more programs that concentrated on the middle and lower classes. Because of the inherent qualities of filming, television began to feature more documentary-like realism, began to broaden its interpretation of traditional romantic escapism to include more outer space and supernatural science fiction, began to better fulfill materialistic desires through well-designed, enjoyable commercials, and began to offer the best dramas and most popular personalities, often leading viewers to greater self-appreciation and richer lives. This work focuses on the important anthology programs and specials that were on the air from 1952 to 1958 such as \u003ci\u003eKraft Television Theatre, Philco Television Playhouse, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Hallmark Hall of Fame, \u003c\/i\u003e filmed serials like \u003ci\u003eColgate Theatre, Amos 'n' Andy, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eI Love Lucy, \u003c\/i\u003e and the challenges of converting from live to filmed television drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Hawes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0786411325\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780786411320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/09\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.92h x 5.92w x 0.64d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2002 pg. 1954","brand":"William Hawes","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46420224704767,"sku":"9780786411320","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/filmed-television-drama-1952-1958-william-hawes-9780786411320","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}