The Television Program: It's Writing, Direction and Production
Language: English
Published by A. A. Wyn, Inc. New York, 1951
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: The Archives, Manassas, VA, U.S.A.The Archives
AbeBooks seller since December 10, 2024
Association member: ESA
Condition: Used - As new
£ 97.40
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
The Television Program: Its Writing, Direction, and Production by Edward Stasheff and Rudy Bretz is a comprehensive guide to creating television content, covering aspects from scriptwriting to production. The book delves into the collaborative processes involved in television production, highlighting the roles of writers, directors, and producers. It also addresses the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the television medium. Rudy Bretz (1914 1997) was a pioneering figure in the field of television production, recognized for his extensive contributions as a consultant, educator, and author. Born on July 12, 1914, Bretz began his television career in 1939 as the first cameraman hired by CBS-TV. Throughout his career, he held various roles, including director, producer, studio manager, control room engineer, news cameraman, and editor. He also contributed to the creative aspects of television by designing weather maps and painting scenery. Beyond production, Bretz played a significant role in the establishment of several early educational and public television stations, such as KCET in Los Angeles, WQED in Pittsburgh, WBOQ in Birmingham, and the Alabama Educational Television Network. He also served as a consultant in the development of religious broadcasting. From 1954 to 1958, he was the dean of the School of Radio and Television Technique in New York and later led the Television division of UCLA's Theater Arts Department from 1956 to 1958. His global influence included teaching workshops and courses across more than 20 countries, often sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and UNESCO. In addition to his teaching and consulting roles, Bretz worked as a senior consultant for the Rand Corporation between 1965 and 1972, focusing on innovative uses of communication technology. He also served as vice-president of Bedacom, a computer services firm, from 1974 to 1983, specializing in management information systems and instructional technology. Bretz was an inventor, holding patents for devices like the "Bretzicon," "Bretzbox," and "Bretzscope." His literary contributions include co-authoring "The Television Program: Its Production and Direction" and authoring "Techniques of Television Production," both of which became standard textbooks in the field. Rudy Bretz passed away on June 1, 1997, leaving a lasting legacy in the television industry through his innovations, educational contributions, and global influence.…
Seller Inventory # NF.BRE.1951.1
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Television Program: It's Writing, Direction and Production
- Author
- Edward Stasheff and Rudy Bretz
- Publisher
- A. A. Wyn, Inc. New York
- Publication year
- 1951
- Condition
- As New
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Signed
- Inscribed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Educational, Non-Fiction
The Archives
Manassas, VA, U.S.A.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 3 to 6 business days | 5 to 14 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 0.00 | £ 0.00 |
Payment methods
Store description
A thoughtfully curated collection of unique and vintage literature. Small business in Historic Manassas, Virginia.
Specialty
Used/Vintage BooksAssociation member
Seller's business information
The Archives
VA, U.S.A.
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to The Archives, Manassas, Virginia, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.