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Rewriting Television

Rewriting Television

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In this groundbreaking book, renowned author Alison Peirse delves into the uncharted territories of television production, shedding light on the often-overlooked aspects of its creation. Through a series of unique practitioner interviews, Peirse presents an original approach that challenges conventional methods in film, television, and media studies. Published in 2026, this thought-provoking work offers a feminist intervention that seeks to revolutionize our understanding of television and its impact on society. By exploring the hidden dynamics of television production, Peirse invites readers to rethink their assumptions and join the conversation about the future of television studies. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of media, culture, and feminism.
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In this groundbreaking book, renowned author Alison Peirse delves into the uncharted territories of television production, shedding light on the often-overlooked aspects of its creation. Through a series of unique practitioner interviews, Peirse presents an original approach that challenges conventional methods in film, television, and media studies. Published in 2026, this thought-provoking work offers a feminist intervention that seeks to revolutionize our understanding of television and its impact on society. By exploring the hidden dynamics of television production, Peirse invites readers to rethink their assumptions and join the conversation about the future of television studies. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of media, culture, and feminism.
Track Listing

The American Comedy Box Vol. 1

Pioneers:

Uncle Josh In A Barber Shop

Cohen At The Telephone

Two Black Crows Part 1

Dr. Kronkite And His Only Living Patient

Radio & The Movies:

Sam And Henry At The Dentist's

The Temperance Lecture

Who's On First

Morgan On Wagner

Komodo Dragon, Gabe Preston #1

Little Blue Riding Hood

Musical Comedy:

Pal-Yat-Chee (Pagliacci)

Al 'N Yetta

Pollution

The Impossible Dream (The Quest)

Men

The American Comedy Box Vol. 2

Political Humor:

Hope In Russia (Excerpt)

At The Hungry I (Excerpt)

Point Of View: Ku Klux Klan

New Year's Eve Bust

Wide Wide World Of War

Stand By Your Dan

One-Liners:

The Best Of The Worst Of... (Excerpt)

An Assortment Of Yarns: Morris Of Arabia; Matzo Ball Soup; Cohen, Goldberg And Lipshitz; The Friendly Bench

The Beauty Parlor

Joan Talks About...:Rock Stars; Men Vs. Women

Hitchhiking

The American Comedy Box Vol. 3

Storytellers:

The Morning After The Night Before

What It Was, Was Football

The Chauffer And The Professor

Bill Cosby Goes To A Football Game

N.Y., N.Y.; L.A. L.A.

Sketches:

Football Comes To The University Of Chicago

Sister Mary Elephant

Catch It And You Keep It

16 Golden Bits

Rewriting The National Anthem

The American Comedy Box Vol. 4

Characters:

The Funniest Woman In The World... (Excerpt)

The Astronaut

2000 And Two Year Old Man

Get A Horse; Lost

Headings:

The Diet

Women In Paris

Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television

Civil Defense (No Talking)

Ugly Baby

Washington Heights; Survival

Heart Attacks

Mad At My Mother

Lorena Bobbitt

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