Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-200) and index.
Contents:
What is a genre? Quiz shows/game shows -- A heart line to America: creating audience participation -- Big money: the scandal and quiz shows in the 1950's -- Dealing with change: the evolution of quiz shows in the 1960's -- Dating games: playing relationships in 1980s and 1990s television -- Interactive control: quiz shows and new media technologies -- Conclusion: the reality of quiz shows.
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