James Agee, Omnibus, and Mr. Lincoln

The Culture of Liberalism and the Challenge of Television 1952-1953

Autori

• William Hughes

Parametri

• 188 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura

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Set against the backdrop of 1952, this book explores the groundbreaking television series Omnibus, initiated by CBS and the Ford Foundation to elevate programming standards. The highlight of its first season was "Mr. Lincoln," a five-part film series detailing the early life of Abraham Lincoln, crafted by acclaimed author James Agee. His scripts received widespread acclaim for their poetic quality, and the portrayal of Lincoln is regarded as one of the finest representations of the iconic figure in film history.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

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