Games in the global village
Subtitle: a 50-nation study of entertainment television
By: Anne Cooper-Chen.
Publisher: Bowling Green State University Popular Press; Popular Press 1
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Bowling Green, OH
Language: eng
Number of pages: 319
Subjects: Game shows
Description: Q. What is the most-watched TV format in history, seen by about 100 million people weekly around the world? A. Wheel of Fortune, a game show. Without putdowns or pandering, the author looks at 260 such shows, concluding that culture has triumphed over technology. For despite our capacity to transmit the same content world-wide, McLuhan's global village has not come to pass. Technology has, however, encouraged already-existing "cultural continents" to coalesce.

About one-third of the world's game shows have been licensed or adapted from another country, especially from the United States. Conversely, a single program can cross borders unchanged, such as Sabado Gigante, which appeals to Spanish speakers in 18 countries. The first truly global study of TV entertainment, this book includes interviews with producers, contestants, and licensers.

With its tables, illustrations and appendices, the text provides details on content and audiences, as well as explanatory overviews.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 290-305) and indexes.