The Encyclopedia of Daytime Television by Wesley Hyatt


The Encyclopedia of Daytime Television
Title : The Encyclopedia of Daytime Television
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ISBN-10 : 9780823083152
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 516
Publication : First published October 1, 1997

This comprehensive, five-decade chronicle of television history covers all daytime programs that aired for three or more weeks on a commercial network between 1947 and 1996, plus 100 nationally syndicated shows from the same period. Included in this book are all cartoons, children's programs, game shows, news shows, soap operas, sports programs, talk shows, and much, much more. Eack entry provides the dates each show aired, a synopsis of its plot, its principal cast members, and other pertinent information.


The Encyclopedia of Daytime Television Reviews


  • Matthew

    Superb reference book that just makes an enjoyable read. Wesley Hyatt has done a great job of documenting the first 50 years or so of daytime TV, complete with cast lists, air times and photos. Highly recommend to anyone interested in the history of TV.