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Quizzing America: Television Game Shows and Popular Culture in the 1950s

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Quizzing America: Television Game Shows and Popular Culture in the 1950s

Author: Dunn, Mark

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The 1950s television game show was a cultural touchstone, reflecting the zeitgeist of a flourishing modern nation. The author explores the iconography of the mid-20th century U.S. in the context of TV watching, game playing and prize winning. The scandals that marred the genre's reputation are revisited, highlighting American's propensity for both gullibility and winking cynicism.
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ISBN: 9781476665504

The 1950s television game show was a cultural touchstone, reflecting the zeitgeist of a flourishing modern nation. The author explores the iconography of the mid-20th century U.S. in the context of TV watching, game playing and prize winning. The scandals that marred the genre's reputation are revisited, highlighting American's propensity for both gullibility and winking cynicism.

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Attribute name Attribute value
Author Dunn, Mark
Dimensions 152 x 229 x 11 mm
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN 9781476665504
Language English
Media type Paperback
Original title Quizzing America: Television Game Shows and Popular Culture in the 1950s
Product no 9781476665504
Publish date 2018-01-05
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
RRP List price 21.99 GBP
Weight 277 g

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