Friday Night Lights: The Untold History of Television

Authors: Olmstead, Kathleen
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
BISAC/Subject: PER010000, PER010030
ISBN: 9781443412063, Related ISBNs: 1443412066, 9781443412063
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 35,
Audience: General/trade
Synopsis:

The Untold History of Television provides a captivating glimpse behind the scenes of the groundbreaking series that have both defined and changed the pop culture landscape.

Honest, compelling and full of heart, Friday Night Lights brought small-town Texas football into the lives of television viewers across North America. From book to movie to the small screen, Friday Night Lights struggled against the odds to survive on television, finally doing so through an innovative deal with Direct TV and NBC, as well as the support of an intense fan base. Anyone hearing the rallying cry of “Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can’t Lose” knows that to love Friday Night Lights is to adore an ensemble drama that tests the limits of the art form while offering a glimpse into the lives of people who eat, sleep, and breathe American football culture.

Kathleen Olmstead’s ebook contains information about the inception and development of the series, thought-provoking episode analysis, and on-the-set stories about the cast and crew.

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