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The Golden Age of Chicago Children's Television by Mulqueen, Jack; Okuda, Ted
by Mulqueen, Jack; Okuda, Ted | PB | Good
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- Binding
- Paperback
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9781893121171
- Book Title
- Golden Age of Chicago Children's Television
- Publisher
- Everything Goes Media, LLC
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2004
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Genre
- History, Performing Arts
- Topic
- Television / History & Criticism, United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi)
- Item Weight
- 13.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 355 Pages
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There was atime when every television station in Chicago produced or aired programming for children, and this book discusses the back stories and details of this special era from the people who created, lived, and enjoyed it,such asproducers, on-air personalities, and fans. This compendium describes how from the late 1940s through the early 1970s, local television stations created a golden age ofchildren's television unique in American broadcasting and how the FCC changed the regulations governing the relationship between sponsors and local programming in 1972, effectively bringing the genre to a close since the programs operated under strict budgetary constraints. The story of this chapter in television history show the richness of imagination and inventiveness of children's programming and the devotion of the fans. Featured shows include Bozo's Circus ; Garfield Goose ; Kukla, Fran, & Ollie ; The Mulqueen's Kiddie-A-Go-Go ; Ray Rayner and Friends ; and Super Circus . "Today, we can be nostalgic about the passing of great local children's fare such as Bozo's Circus . . . and Garfield Goose. However, I believe that today's children have more and better choices in programming . . . . What is missing is the localism, the heart and soul that emanated from these and other programs. Economics, regulation, and expectations for what a program should look like have altered children's television forever. As you read this book, perhaps you will not only find memories or curiosities from a bygone era, but inspiration to create children's television for today's audiences. A pie in the face is still funny, kids still like to dance, and the last time I looked, you could still buy six buckets and nail them to a board and call it a Grand Prize Game."--from the foreword by Neal Sabin, WCIU-TV, Chicago Behind-the-Scenes Stories of the Golden Age of Chicago Children's Television as Told by the People Who Lived It At one time every station in Chicago--a maximum of five, until 1964--produced or aired some programming for children. From the late 1940s through the early 1970s, local television stations created a golden age of children's television unique in American broadcasting. Though the shows often operated under strict budgetary constraints, these programs were rich in imagination, inventiveness, and devoted fans. The mere mention of their names brings smiles to the faces of Midwestern Baby Boomers everywhere: Kukla, Fran, & Ollie, Super Circus, Garfield Goose, Bozo's Circus, Mulqueens' Kiddie-A-Go-Go, BJ & Dirty Dragon, Ray Rayner and Friends , and a host of others. In 1972 the FCC changed the regulations governing the relationship between sponsors and local programming, effectively bringing to a close this chapter of television history. What Chicago kids' show had American Bandstand host Dick Clark dancing on T.V. for the first time ever? Why did one have to wait months and, more often, years to get tickets for Bozo's Circus ? Which very popular and successful host never wanted to do a children's T.V. show? Who really made the puppet Garfield Goose (you may not have known it was a mystery)? Remember the talent that bit the head off a parakeet on live TV and the shocked emcee's reaction? What sent television executives into a quandary when Kiddie-A-Go-Go went on the air? Which show was almost forced off the air because a giant soft drink company opposed a so-called rival's use of the word sip? Now, discover the back stories and details of this special era from the people who created, lived, and enjoyed it--producers, on-air personalities, and fans.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Everything Goes Media, LLC
ISBN-10
1893121178
ISBN-13
9781893121171
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30856098
Product Key Features
Book Title
Golden Age of Chicago Children's Television
Number of Pages
355 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Television / History & Criticism, United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi)
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History, Performing Arts
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
13.6 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Remember when children's television was fun instead of fierce? Okuda and Mulqueen reminisce about that era of kinder, gentler television in their aptly named book." Chicago Parent, "Looks to be the definitive tome of the genre." -Chris Miksanek, author, The Library of Chicago Children's TV of the 60s and 70s, "A look at many of the memorable kid shows from years gone by . . . a lot of fun." Bob Sirott, Chicago Tonight, "For anyone who grew up with Kukla, Fran and Ollie; Garfield Goose; Bill Jackson's Dirty Dragon; Ray Rayner [and His Friends] ; or the greatest of all Bozo's Circus it's a fun read." Robert Feder, Chicago Sun-Times, "For anyone who grew up with Kukla, Fran and Ollie; Garfield Goose; Bill Jackson's Dirty Dragon; Ray Rayner [and His Friends] ; or the greatest of all- Bozo's Circus -it's a fun read." -Robert Feder, Chicago Sun-Times, "Such an informative and fun book. I enjoyed it tremendously." Rich Koz, host, Svengoolie and Three Stooges Stooge-A-Palooza, "Relying on extensive interviews with the people who made these shows, the book brims with stories from behind the scenes." - Chicago magazine, "A masterful job of writing. I'm really impressed by the amount of research and affection that went into this book." Bill Jackson, creator, The BJ and Dirty Dragon Show and Cartoon Town, "Looks to be the definitive tome of the genre." Chris Miksanek, author, The Library of Chicago Children's TV of the 60s and 70s, "A masterful job of writing. I'm really impressed by the amount of research and affection that went into this book." -Bill Jackson, creator, The BJ and Dirty Dragon Show and Cartoon Town, "Such an informative and fun book. I enjoyed it tremendously." -Rich Koz, host, Svengoolie and Three Stooges Stooge-A-Palooza, "Relying on extensive interviews with the people who made these shows, the book brims with stories from behind the scenes." Chicago magazine, "A look at many of the memorable kid shows from years gone by . . . a lot of fun." -Bob Sirott, Chicago Tonight, "Remember when children's television was fun instead of fierce? Okuda and Mulqueen reminisce about that era of kinder, gentler television in their aptly named book." - Chicago Parent
Lccn
2004-103411
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
791.45/65230977311
Lc Classification Number
Pn1992.8.C46o38 2004
Copyright Date
2004
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