The most groundbreaking and important must-see shows from the 1950s to today s golden age of television. This latest addition to the best-selling and highly acclaimed 1001 series showcases the best programs produced for television from its inception to the bumper crop of great shows being produced in today s era of original cable programming and digital streaming.
Offering a critical evaluation of the most important and groundbreaking TV programs ever created, this book tracks television s evolution through decades of social, cultural, and stylistic change. Included are shows that broke new ground, influenced the future, and left a lasting mark, ranging from the wholesomeness of "Leave It to Beaver "or "The Andy Griffith Show" through the mod cool of "Laugh-In "and "The Avengers" to the present day. Every important genre and era is represented, from award-winning sitcoms such as "All in the Family" and "Seinfeld" to the recent wave of high-quality cable series, including "The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Breaking Bad, " and" Mad Men."
This volume is the perfect guide to what next to binge watch every program is available via DVD or streaming on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu."