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Title:
America in primetime
Uniform Title:
America in primetime (Television program)
ISBN:
9781608835256
Publication Information:
[Alexandria, Va] : PBS Distribution, [2012]
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (240 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Special features: Additional interviews (Rob Reiner, Norman Lear, David Chase, Shonda Rhimes, Mary-Louise Parker, Marc Cherry, Felicity Huffman, James L. Brooks, Bryan Cranston, David Lynch, Alan Alda, Phil Rosenthal, Larry Wilmore, Marilu Henner, Mike Judge, Larry David, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Judd Apatow, David Simon, Jeffrey Tambor). Not rated or subtitled.
Contents:
Man of the house / directed by Lloyd Kramer (c2011) -- The independent woman / directed by Lloyd Kramer (c2011) -- The misfit / directed by Lloyd Kramer (c2011) -- The crusader / directed by Lloyd Kramer (c2011).
Summary:
Since its inception, television has served as a lens on American society, and in the expansive world of modern TV. Today's heroes and villains have come a long way from their predecessors. Showcased is this iconic American art form, which has both reflected and shaped the country's national character. Each episode focuses on an enduring character archetype, as seen through generations of television programs.
System Details:
DVD.
Language Note:
IN ENGLISH WITH OPTIONAL ENGLISH SUBTITLES; VIDEO DESCRIPTION FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
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