This Business of Television

by Howard J. Blumenthal, Oliver R. Goodenough

Broad in scope and rich in detail, This Business of Television has been the essential sourcebook for producers, writers, broadcasters, network executives, and other television professionals since the first edition was published in 1991. And as the television business continues to evolve, This Business of Television evolves along with it. This comprehensive guide to the legal, economic, and production aspects of the industry has been completely revised and restructured to reflect the rapid changes in television today, both domestically and internationally. A user's guide to television contracts, plus directories of associations, government agencies, and producers and distributors, make this book an invaluable resource for anyone involved with—or simply interested in—the business of television.




• Practical and comprehensive—the only book of its kind!


• More than 300 American colleges and universities have television curriculums


• Revised edition focuses on the changing world market for television


• Replaces ISBN 0-8230-7704-7
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592 pages, Hardcover

First published November 30, 1991

Reviews

[Kieran Healy]

Outdated. Most of the information is good, but this is all before the rise of streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu etc. Plus, the power players and economics of the TV business have consolidated/shifted dramatically since this was published. So while the basic information provided is relevant, there's just too much in here that has changed and is different now to make it worth your while.