The Essential Cult TV Reader: Your Guide to the Best Cult Television Shows

The Essential Cult TV Reader (Essential Reader Contemporary Media and Culture)

by David Lavery

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The Essential Cult TV Reader is the definitive guide to the best cult television shows. This book features essays from leading scholars and critics on the most iconic and influential cult TV shows of all time.

From The Twilight Zone to Twin Peaks, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Lost, cult TV shows have captivated audiences with their unique blend of creativity, innovation, and subversion. The Essential Cult TV Reader explores the history, themes, and impact of these groundbreaking shows, providing a comprehensive overview of the cult TV phenomenon.

The book is divided into four parts:

• The Origins of Cult TV: This section examines the early days of cult TV, from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. It explores the shows that paved the way for the cult TV boom, such as The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, and Star Trek.
• The Golden Age of Cult TV: This section covers the 1970s and 1980s, when cult TV reached its peak. It discusses shows such as M*A*S*H, The Rockford Files, and Hill Street Blues, which redefined the boundaries of television storytelling.
• The Modern Era of Cult TV: This section examines the 1990s and beyond, when cult TV became more mainstream. It discusses shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Lost, and Breaking Bad, which have redefined the concept of the cult classic.
• The Future of Cult TV: This section looks ahead to the future of cult TV, exploring the challenges and opportunities facing the genre in the 21st century.

The Essential Cult TV Reader is the essential guide for anyone who loves cult television. It is a must-read for scholars, students, and fans alike.

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The Essential Cult TV Reader (Essential Reader Contemporary Media and Culture)

by David Lavery

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3946 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	416 pages

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