| Description |
56 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Welcome to television: how it all began -- Keeping us amused: variety, comedy and music -- Telling Australian stories: drama -- A never-ending story: soaps -- Anyone can play: game shows, infotainment, reality television -- From Mr. Squiggle to the Wiggles: children's television -- Telling it like it is: news, current affairs, documentaries, sport -- Diverse voices: Indigenous, multicultural and community television -- Watching the audience: ratings, audiences and advertising -- Television now: 50 years on -- Significant moments in Australian television |
| Summary |
As Australia celebrates 50 years of TV broadcasting in 2006, this booklet looks back at some of the highlights and the stars of Australian television, the early influences, the impact of changing technology and how TV is used and understood. Its richly illustrated and full of fascinating facts |
| Analysis |
Performing arts - TV & radio (Australia) |
| Notes |
"Powerhouse Publishing part of the Powerhouse Museum" |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: page 55 |
| Notes |
Powerhouse Museum 2006 |
| Subject |
Powerhouse Museum -- Exhibitions.
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Television programs -- Australia -- History.
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Television -- Australia -- History.
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| Genre/Form |
Exhibition catalogs.
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| Author |
Powerhouse Museum.
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| ISBN |
1863171177 |
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