TV Land--Detroit | 
| Author: Gordon Castelnero
Publisher: University of Michigan Press/Regional
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
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Pages: 344
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Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 0.9
ISBN: 0472031244
Dewey Decimal Number: 384.550977434
EAN: 9780472031245
ASIN: 0472031244
Publication Date: April 10, 2006
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Product Description
An in-depth and personal look at the most popular and best-remembered local shows from the golden years of Detroit TV
Long before cable, prepackaged syndication, infomercials, do-it-yourselfers, and reality shows cluttered the television dial, there was a brand of entertainment that has today nearly vanished from the airwaves: local TV. And with its colorful and quirky cast of characters, Detroit TV arguably offered some of the best of the best of local programming anywhere in the nation-a smorgasbord of exuberant, one-of-a-kind television shows.
Based on actual interviews with the people who made Detroit TV, Gordon Castelnero's TV Land-Detroit awakens the emotional attachment and nostalgia our community has for these shows, bringing the beloved characters and memorable programs back to life.
From the glamorous Rita Bell to the insanity of the Ghoul, the zany Jingles in Boofland to the opinionated and often confrontational Lou Gordon and the gruff-voiced and somnolent George Pierrot, Castelnero reacquaints us with the talent and behind-the-scenes people, of the creative spirit in Detroit, and the intimacy they shared with the community both on and off the air.
Gordon Castelnero was a producer at WNIC radio for four years. He produced the acclaimed documentaries for WDIV and WTVS, Michigan, It Started Here! Michigan and the American Dream, and Titanic: The Final Chapter. He currently lives in Livonia, Michigan, and works at Technicolor in DVD and game media distribution. He can be contacted by e-mail at tvlanddetroit@yahoo.com
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A great tribute to a golden age April 24, 2008
Today, local television consists of syndicated shows and news coverage, but this wasn't always the case. Local stations used to have to devise their own programming, and the Detroit area was blessed with an army of talented folks who entertained, educated, and enlightened their viewers. This terrific book contains so many in-depth details of my formative TV-watching years that a slew of happy, incredible memories came rushing back while I was reading it. This wave of nostalgia was balanced by my gratitude that this era has been documented so thoroughly.
I should note that this is not a "dry" historical study. It's every bit as lively and entertaining as the programs (and people) it covers. I don't know if this book will mean much to those of you who don't fall within its target audience, but for someone like myself, who watched and loved Lawson Deming (Sir Ghastly Graves), Soupy Sales, Ron Sweed (The Ghoul), Bill Kennedy, Bob McNea (Bozo, Oopsy), and all the rest, this is a must-have addition to your library. This is a wonderful tribute to what was truly a golden age in local television.
Excellent February 3, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Reading this book was a joy while reflecting on shows of the past. Brought back memories of Detroit icons that I had long forgotten about.....Once I started reading the book, I could not put it down...Excellent!
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