History of Television's the Virginian 1962-1971
Contributors: Frank Price (Foreword)
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Published: August 23, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Library binding
Number of pages: 300
ISBN-13: 9780786426133
Subjects: Television; Television - General; Performing Arts; Pop Arts / Pop Culture; Performing Arts/Dance; Television - History & Criticism; Film & Video - General; Reference / General; General; Virginian (Television program)
Description: "On September 19, 1962, The Virginian made its primetime broadcast premiere. Based on the novel by Owen Wister, The Virginian had been through four movie adaptations when Frank Price mentioned the story's series potential to NBC. The primary focus is The Virginian's transformation into television. Personal interviews with executive producer and actors provide insider details"--Provided by publisher.