TV Land Legends

by TV Land

What qualities define a television legend? Everything from the endlessly inventive physical comedy of Lucy Ricardo to the homespun warmth of Pa Ingalls. A television legend captivates us, warms our... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141653153X
• ISBN13: 9781416531531
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 4.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 11.3" x 14.1"

Customer Reviews

It's just a matter of perspective as to what constitutes a "legend"

There will probably be some disagreements as to what individuals have legendary status in the realm of television; however, the people at TV Land, for the most part, have assembled a fitting homage to those people and faces that have entered American homes for the past five decades. From classic performers like Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, and Bob Hope to such Johnny-come-latelies as the cast of "Friends" or Ellen Degeneres, the book has beautiful photographs chronicling the history of the television program. The book primarily showcases those that starred in those shows that were considered major hits during their time. Of course, there are some glaring omissions - Jack Lord from "Hawaii 5-0" or even one of the "Law and Order" incarnations - that would probably disappoint fans, but there are enough top-notch photographic memories to satisfy even the passing TV fan. Although the majority of the photographs are in color, the most impressive of them are the black and white, many capturing moments that are poignant, humorous, reflective and somewhat sexy. The assembly of western stars, many of the actors now well into their eighties, is a wonderful homage. The photo of Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in a loving embrace is sexier than anything that the pair did for their five-season-long series "I Dream of Jeannie." The "Roots" photo featuring cast members Ben Vereen, Leslie Uggams, John Amos, Cicely Tyson, and Levar Burton is breathtaking by being both simplistic and powerful. The book is a tribute to television as well as a testament to the photographer's craft and comes higly recommended.

Great book

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I won it through Entertainment Weekly and I would definitely purchase it, had I not one. I wish there was more information about the pictures featured in the book. For example the cover, I want to know how the image came about. Other than that, I love this book. It has great B & W pictures as well as wonderful color photos.

Beautiful Book

Great photography in huge format of so many beloved TV stars, new and old! Especially interesting are the group shots of most of the cowboys, the police drama stars, etc. Mostly in color.