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Television Fraud - (Contributions in American Studies) by  J Kent Anderson (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

Television Fraud - (Contributions in American Studies) by J Kent Anderson (Hardcover)

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  • Anderson provides an unprecedented probe into the inner workings of the quiz shows.
  • Author(s): J Kent Anderson
  • 226 Pages
  • Performing Arts, Television
  • Series Name: Contributions in American Studies

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Anderson provides an unprecedented probe into the inner workings of the quiz shows. He details their honest beginnings and explains how the practice of supplying answers grew out of a desire to keep popular contestants on the air as long as possible to boost ratings.



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Anderson provides an unprecedented probe into the inner workings of the quiz shows. He details their honest beginnings and explains how the practice of supplying answers grew out of a desire to keep popular contestants on the air as long as possible to boost ratings.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .56 Inches (D)
Weight: .94 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 226
Genre: Performing Arts
Sub-Genre: Television
Series Title: Contributions in American Studies
Publisher: Praeger
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Author: J Kent Anderson
Language: English
Street Date: January 5, 1979
TCIN: 94350617
UPC: 9780313203213
Item Number (DPCI): 247-44-1005
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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