Television Series of the 2000s

Essential Facts and Quirky Details

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by Vincent Terrace

Type: Encyclopedias
Subject: Genre > TV Series
Keywords: TV Series, 2000s
Publishing date: 2018
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Language: English

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Hardcover • 246 pages
6 ¼ x 9 ¼ inches (16 x 23.5 cm)

ISBN

978-1-5381-0379-1

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Book Presentation:
In the first decade of the new millennium, the four major networks struggled to hold their own as cable channels and unscripted shows began to dominate the television landscape. Network powerhouses like 24, Desperate Housewives, and Two and a Half Men competed for viewers siphoned off by cult shows like The Closer, Gilmore Girls, and Veronica Mars. In that decade, shows such as 30 Rock and Modern Family were vying for awards while programs like Bones, CSI, and Dexter were pushing the envelope for graphic violence. All of these shows live on in syndication, streaming services, and DVDs, generating a constant wave of new viewers.

In Television Series of the 2000s: Essential Facts and Quirky Details, Vincent Terrace presents readers with a cornucopia of information about fifty programs from the decade. For example, did you know that Adrian Monk’s father was a textbook writer? That psychic Shawn Spencer carries a travel-size packet of Johnson’s Baby Shampoo in his wallet? Or that Gregory House’s street address is the same as the fictional world’s greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes? These are just a handful of hundreds of fun and intriguing specifics found inside this volume. Programs from all of the major networks—as well as select syndicated programs and premium cable channels—are represented here.

This is not a book of opinions or essays about specific television programs but a treasure trove of facts associated with each show. Fromthe time of day that Sheldon Cooper calls his “alone time” to the janitor’s name on Scrubs, readers will discover a wealth of fascinating information that, for the most part, cannot be found elsewhere. In some cases, the factual data detailed herein is the only such documentation that currently exists on shows of the era. Television Series of the 2000s is the ideal reference for fans of this decade and anyone looking to stump even the most knowledgeable trivia expert.

About the Author:
Vincent Terrace is a television historian for BPOLIN Productions, a film/TV production company. He has written more than thirty books, including Television Series of the 1950s: Essential Facts and Quirky Details (2016), Television Series of the 1960s: Essential Facts and Quirky Details (2016), Television Series of the 1970s: Essential Facts and Quirky Details (2017), Television Series of the 1980s: Essential Facts and Quirky Details (2017), and Television Series of the 1990s: Essential Facts and Quirky Details (2018), all published by Rowman & Littlefield.

Press Reviews:
The character delineations offer a mind-boggling variety of data in some 15 categories, including but not limited to birth sign, license plate, allergies, favorite breakfast cereal, childhood affiliations, education, fears, traits, addictions, and hobbies. Fans will enjoy comparing memories with the entries . . . Those involved with trivia competitions will be well served, and the book may also interest those just embarking on study of the medium of television. ― Choice Reviews

The last decade featured several landmark TV series on the four major networks: 24, 30 Rock, CSI, Bones,

Desperate Housewives, Gilmore Girls, and more. This reference book covers 49 major shows from 2000

to 2009. Terrace (Television Series of the 1990s, 2018), in a clear and engaging tone, focuses on major

TV-show characters and their quirks in entries listed by show. Each entry includes the network name,

show years, major storyline, and brief, basic premise and plot. The rest of the entry details each major

character. Usually the main figures are described by data fields (e.g., birth place, education, relatives,

occupation, favorites [holidays, food, movies, music, drink, etc.]); the type of data is sometimes quirky

(e.g., car license plate, allergies, blood type, measurements if female) depending largely on what details

are revealed in some episode. Supporting characters are usually described in a narrative paragraph. The

contents reflect close attention to the shows’ episodes, weaving in occasional plot details. An index of

actors concludes the volume; additional indexes by character and network would have been useful. ― Booklist

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