Television series of the 1960s : essential facts and quirky details

Title:

Author:

Terrace, Vincent, 1948- author.

ISBN:

9781442268340

Personal Author:

Terrace, Vincent, 1948- author.

Physical Description:

xii, 234 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

General Note:

Includes index.

Abstract:

A cornucopia of information about 1960s television shows, from Adam 12 to The wild wild West. Terrace covers shows from all three major networks-- ABC, CBS, and NBC-- as well as select syndicated programs. From Mister Ed's social security number to the name of John Steed's pet dog, this is the ideal reference for even the most knowledgeable trivia expert.

Language:

English

Subject Term:

Television programs -- United States -- Plots, themes, etc.

Television programs -- United States -- Dictionaries.

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By 1960, watching television had become the pastime of millions of viewers around the world. Week after week, audiences tuned in to watch their favorite programs and catch up with their favorite characters. During the 1960s, some of the most beloved shows of all time originally aired, including The Andy Griffith Show, The Fugitive, Get Smart, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and The Wild, Wild West. Even after these shows departed the airwaves, they lived on in syndication, entertaining several generations of viewers. Devoted and casual fans alike can probably remember basic facts about these shows--like the name of Rob Petrie's boss on The Dick Van Dyke Show or the original captain of the USS Enterprise--but more obscure facts, like Barney Fife's middle name, might be harder to recall.

In Television Series of the 1960s: Essential Facts and Quirky Details, Vincent Terrace presents readers with a cornucopia of information about more than seventy-five programs from the decade. For example, did you know that on The Addams Family, Lurch's mother wanted him to become a jockey? Or that on The Avengers, John Steed had a pet dog named Freckles? Or that Patty and Cathy Lane of The Patty Duke Show had a distant cousin named Betsy Lane? These are but a few of the hundreds of fun and intriguing specifics contained within this volume. Shows from all three major networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC)--as well as select syndicated programs--are represented here.

This is not a book of opinions or essays about specific television programs but a treasure trove of the facts associated with each of these programs. FromMister Ed's social security number to the zip code for Hooterville on Green Acres, readers will discover a wealth of fascinating information that, for the most part, cannot be found anywhere else. In some cases, the factual data detailed herein is the only such documentation that exists. Television Series of the 1960s is the ideal reference for fans of this decade and anyone looking to stump even the most knowledgeable trivia expert.

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Booklist Review

Television historian Terrace offers readers a fun and informative look into the world of classic TV. The basic facts of year and cast, and a one-line plot description, are included for 100 shows from the 1960s. An incredibly detailed listing on each of the main characters follows (for example, Bewitched's Samantha Stevens gets a full profile, including eye color, addresses, favorite eateries, and a list of her relatives), but the meat of each entry is the entertaining narrative Terrace provides. It's obvious he knows (and loves) these shows inside and out, and readers will have a good time learning wacky facts about The Brady Bunch (Greg and Peter were the only kids to not wear braces on the show); and Lost in Space (Penny Robinson had an IQ of 147). These volumes should have broad appeal; give them to diehard fans of the shows as well as those with a general interest in the eras or in television trivia in general.--Vnuk, Rebecca Copyright 2016 Booklist

Choice Review

Over the past 40 years, Terrace has to his credit more than three dozen reference books on television and radio history, including such works as the Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2007 (CH, Apr'09, 46-4179) and Internet Drama and Mystery Television Series, 1996-2014 (CH, Jul'15, 52-5657). This volume continues his decade-by-decade exploration of "quirky details" covering more than 80 network television series of the 1960s. Terrace notes that he excluded shows that lacked sufficient data, and his typical entry includes the network, years in production, cast members, and the show's "basis" or brief summary of the premise. The bulk of entries include a character-by-character listing of details calculated to delight TV buffs. For example, an entry on Rob Petrie of The Dick Van Dyke Show offers readers details of the fictional character's backstory, shoe size, allergies, and cemetery plot location. Such treatment might continue with notes on origins and updates, including further productions within the franchise. Occasionally, even more details are provided under the heading "Overall Series Information." There are black-and-white (and a few color) publicity stills scattered through the book. The target audience for this volume is trivia buffs and nostalgic fans, so this is a solid purchase for public libraries serving that demographic. Summing Up: Recommended. General readers. --Damaris Ann Schmitt, St. Louis Community College at Meramec

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
Adam 12	p. 1
The Addams Family	p. 2
The Andy Griffith Show	p. 8
The Avengers	p. 13
Batman	p. 19
The Beverly Hillbillies	p. 22
Bewitched	p. 27
The Big Valley	p. 31
The Brady Bunch	p. 35
Branded	p. 40
Burke's Law	p. 42
Captain Nice	p. 45
Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons	p. 46
Car 54, Where Are You?	p. 50
The Champions	p. 53
The Courtship of Eddie's Father	p. 55
The Dick Van Dyke Show	p. 57
The Doris Day Show	p. 62
F Troop	p. 64
Family Affair	p. 67
The Flintstones	p. 70
The Flying Nun	p. 73
The Fugitive	p. 74
Get Smart	p. 78
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir	p. 81
Gidget	p. 83
Gilligan's Island	p. 85
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.	p. 90
Corner Pyle, USMC	p. 91
Green Acres	p. 93
The Green Hornet	p. 97
The Guns of Will Sonnett	p. 100
Hawaii Five-0	p. 102
Hazel	p. 104
He and She	p. 108
Hey Landlord	p. 110
Hogan's Heroes	p. 111
Honey West	p. 115
I Dream of Jeannie	p. 117
I Spy	p. 121
The Invaders	p. 122
Iron Horse	p. 124
It Takes a Thief	p. 124
It's about Time	p. 125
The Jetsons	p. 129
The Joey Bishop Show	p. 130
Land of the Giants	p. 134
Lost in Space	p. 135
Love on a Rooftop	p. 139
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.	p. 141
Mannix	p. 143
McHale's Navy	p. 144
Mister Ed	p. 148
Mod Squad	p. 151
The Monkees	p. 154
The Mothers-in-Law	p. 155
Mr. Terrific	p. 156
The Munsters	p. 157
My Favorite Martian	p. 164
My Living Doll	p. 167
My Mother the Car	p. 169
My Three Sons	p. 172
My World ... and Welcome to It	p. 177
National Velvet	p. 178
The Patty Duke Show	p. 181
Pete and Gladys	p. 186
Petticoat Junction	p. 187
Pistols and Petticoats	p. 191
The Prisoner	p. 193
The Roaring 20's	p. 196
Route 66	p. 197
The Saint	p. 200
Star Trek	p. 201
Supercar	p. 204
SurfSide 6	p. 206
Tammy	p. 208
That Girl	p. 210
Thunderbirds	p. 214
The Time Tunnel	p. 217
Voyage to Bottom of the Sea	p. 219
Wendy and Me	p. 221
The Wild Wild West	p. 223
Index	p. 227
About the Author	p. 235

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