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Author Vest, Jason P., 1972-

Title The wire, Deadwood, Homicide, and NYPD blue : violence is power / Jason P. Vest
Published Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger, ©2011

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Description 1 online resource (x, 290 pages)
Contents Introduction -- Prime-time realism : David Milch, David Simon, and television drama -- Peaks and valleys : David Milch and Hill Street blues -- Blue, black, and white : David Milch's NYPD blue -- Red balls : David Simon and Homicide : life on the street -- Street talk : David Simon's The corner -- American savagery : David Milch's Deadwood -- All the pieces matter : David Simon's The wire -- Conclusion
Summary Those who enjoy television police and crime series or cable network dramas are likely familiar with Hill Street Blues, NYPD Blue, Deadwood, The Wire, and Homicide: Life on the Street. But what they may not realize is these engaging and often shockingly candid shows are all based on the vision of two writers--David Milch and David Simon
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-251), filmography, discography and index
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Subject Milch, David, 1945- -- Criticism and interpretation
Simon, David, 1960- -- Criticism and interpretation
SUBJECT Milch, David, 1945- fast
Simon, David, 1960- fast
Subject Violence on television.
Detective and mystery television programs -- United States
Television broadcasting -- Social aspects -- United States
PERFORMING ARTS -- Television -- Reference.
Detective and mystery television programs
Television broadcasting -- Social aspects
Violence on television
United States
Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780313378201
0313378207