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Author:
Dunn, Mark, 1956- author.
Title:
Quizzing America : television game shows and popular culture in the 1950s / Mark Dunn.
Publisher:
McFarland & CompanyInc., Publishers,
Copyright Date:
2018
Description:
207 pages ; 23 cm
Subject:
Television quiz shows--United States--History--20th century.
Television game shows--United States--History--20th century.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
"The author explores the iconography of the mid-century U.S. in the context of TV watching, game playing and prize winning--and collective self-examination. The scandals that marred the genre's reputation are revisited, highlighting American's propensityfor both gullibility and winking cynicism"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1476665508 : PAP
9781476665504 : PAP
LCCN:
2017052630
Locations:
GYPE631 -- Knoxville Public Library (Knoxville)

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