This book examines the criteria used for selecting and scheduling programmes and the people who are responsible for implementing the decisions. It also looks at the creative process behind the development of successful pilots and series, using sample treatments, scripts and promotional materials, from such series as "Murder she wrote" and "Miami Vice" and such films as "Winds of War" and "The Thorn Birds". Richard A.Blum is a writer-producer and Richard D.Lindheim is a TV executive and writer-producer.
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. xii, 226 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. ; ISBN: 0240517563 (pbk.); 9780240517568 (pbk.) LCCN: 87-328 ; LC: PN1992.55; Dewey: 791.45/0973; 384.55/44/0973 ; OCLC: 15107937 ; Contents; Introduction to programming -- Creating, buying, and selling : the personnel structure of the television industry. The creative team ; The buyers : network television management ; The sellers of primetime television programming -- Developing series for primetime television. Developing series concepts ; From concept to pilot production ; From pilot production to series -- Network decision-making strategies in primetime television : new and current series. Network decision factors : testing and scheduling ; Current programming -- Developing other projects for primetime television. Miniseries, TV movies, and specials -- The pragmatic side of primetime television. Constraints on creativity ; Business deals, license fees, and syndication -- The history and impact of technology on programming trends. The effects of technology on television programming. ; ex-library, stamps, labels ; VG. Book. Seller Inventory # 007157