Essential James Garner (eBook)
302 Seiten
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-4422-7821-9 (ISBN)
Since his television debut in the mid-1950s, James Garner entertained millions of fans on screens both big and small. From supporting roles in memorable films like Sayonara and The Notebook to leading roles in box office hits including The Great Escape, Victor / Victoria, and the feature film version of Maverick, the actor appeared in some of the most entertaining movies of all time.In The Essential James Garner, Stephen H. Ryan and Paul J. Ryan consider the prolific output of one of America's most beloved actors. This book looks at the key feature films, made-for-television movies, and television episodes of Garner's career. The authors discuss each of the actor's most well-known filmsThe Great Escape, The Americanization of Emily, Support Your Local Sheriff! and Murphy's Romance, among othersas well as critically acclaimed television movies including Barbarians at the Gate, Breathing Lessons, Decoration Day, Heartsounds, My Names Is Bill W., and Promise. Each entry provides details about the film's production, critical reception, and commercial success. The best episodes of Garner's two iconic television, Maverick and The Rockford Filesas well as his highly regarded but little seen series Nicholsare also identified.The authors make clear why these choices are indispensable viewings, not only for those already familiar with Garner, but also for those who have yet to enjoy the work of this Oscar nominee and multiple Emmy winner. A tribute to the career of a Hollywood legend, The Essential James Garner will appeal to anyone wanting to know more about the actor's best films and programs.
Stephen H. Ryan has an MA in English pedagogy from Salisbury University, where he taught introduction to composition and literature courses. For several years, he was the nonfiction buyer for a national bookstore chain and later the managing editor for a documentary distributor. For more than a decade, Stephen has been a senior acquisitions editor for Rowman & Littlefield where he oversees titles in literary studies, performing arts, and popular culture.Paul J. Ryan is a business management consultant to clients in retail, health care, government (local, state, and federal), and education. He is a mentor to students in the business administration program at Towson University.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 7.6.2018 |
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Zusatzinfo | 30 Illustrations including: - 30 Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs. |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Film / TV |
Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Theater / Ballett | |
Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken | |
Sozialwissenschaften ► Kommunikation / Medien ► Medienwissenschaft | |
Schlagworte | 1950s television • 1970s television • ABC Network • Academy Awards • Americanization of Emily • Breathing Lessons • Bret Maverick • Decoration Day • Emmys • Golden Globes • Grand Prix • great escape • hallmark • Henry Fonda • James Woods • Julie Andrews • Marlowe • Murphy's Romance • NBC • NBC Network • nichols • Promise • Rockford Files • Roy Huggins • Sayonara • Skin Game • Warner Bros. • Westerns • World War II films |
ISBN-10 | 1-4422-7821-8 / 1442278218 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4422-7821-9 / 9781442278219 |
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