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 |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Milch, David, 1945- -- Criticism and interpretation
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Simon, David, 1960- -- Criticism and interpretation
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SUBJECT |
Milch, David, 1945- fast |
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Simon, David, 1960- fast |
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Violence on television.
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Detective and mystery television programs -- United States
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Television broadcasting -- Social aspects -- United States
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PERFORMING ARTS -- Television -- Reference.
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Detective and mystery television programs
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Television broadcasting -- Social aspects
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Violence on television
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United States
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Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9780313378201 |
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0313378207 |
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