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tvfan0101 · 01-08-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TURBOCSX

i have this book also. it's pretty cool, i think i have the 2003 edition. I would think they have a more up to date version.

You are correct. The ninth edition came out on October 17th, 2007. However, not even The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present lists every single TV program that has ever aired. It does not include made-for-TV movies, unsold pilots, or Saturday-morning programming (I believe). Total Television includes Saturday-morning programming, but it has not been updated since 1996 and is generally less comprehensive than The Complete Directory. There are additional works dedicated to unsold pilots, variety specials, children's programming, animated fare, made-for-TV movies and just about anything and everything you can think of. However, many of them are quite expensive and also out-of-print.

Mr. Television · 01-08-2008, 08:45 PM

Here's what the 9th edition looks like and some other information from Amazon.com.

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Direc.../dp/0345497732

Ireneparalegal · 01-08-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Walking Tall

Here's what the 9th edition looks like and some other information from Amazon.com.

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Direc.../dp/0345497732

Interesting...Thanx Sonny. And to all of you for your recommendation.

I love to read so this may be something I can enjoy at bedtime.

TVFactFan · 01-08-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Well, it isn't all of a sudden, my boyfriend says he remembers watching shows in the 70's but he said they were canceled right away or they had only one season, and when he tries to tell me abt the show, I haven't a clue what show that is. So I figured, if I could see a list of all the shows that aired for a short time, I could go through that list with him or go on the internet and research by the show title and find out what the show was abt. Also, it would be interesting to just research these forgotten shows. Remember like that show VIVA VALDEZ and the TK Carter Show? I had forgotten abt those two shows until he reminded me of it.

Yeah I ended up getting a ep of Just Our Luck

Ireneparalegal · 01-08-2008, 08:57 PM

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Yeah I ended up getting a ep of Just Our Luck

I still want to send you a videotape so you can get me JUST OUR LUCK so my boyfriend can see it. He loved that show. As soon as I buy some VHS tapes (don't laugh people) I will do that.

TVFactFan · 01-08-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I still want to send you a videotape so you can get me JUST OUR LUCK so my boyfriend can see it. He loved that show. As soon as I buy some VHS tapes (don't laugh people) I will do that.

Just let me know

Ireneparalegal · 01-08-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tvobscurities

You are correct. The ninth edition came out on October 17th, 2007. However, not even The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present lists every single TV program that has ever aired. It does not include made-for-TV movies, unsold pilots, or Saturday-morning programming (I believe). Total Television includes Saturday-morning programming, but it has not been updated since 1996 and is generally less comprehensive than The Complete Directory. There are additional works dedicated to unsold pilots, variety specials, children's programming, animated fare, made-for-TV movies and just about anything and everything you can think of. However, many of them are quite expensive and also out-of-print.

So are you saying that I may not see every single one season wonder?

tvfan0101 · 01-08-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

So are you saying that I may not see every single one season wonder?

I would say The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present has the vast majority of one-season wonders. The only shows I have not found in it are from the late 1940s/early 1950s, and that is understandable for these early programs.

Ireneparalegal · 01-08-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tvobscurities

I would say The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present has the vast majority of one-season wonders. The only shows I have not found in it are from the late 1940s/early 1950s, and that is understandable for these early programs.

Ok, good to know. I am hoping to see those rare shows, hard to find shows, one season wonders, etc. As long as I have titles of those shows, that is good enough for me. It doesn't have to be from the 40's or 50's. Mainly looking for shows from 60's to the present day.

TVFactFan · 01-08-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Ok, good to know. I am hoping to see those rare shows, hard to find shows, one season wonders, etc. As long as I have titles of those shows, that is good enough for me. It doesn't have to be from the 40's or 50's. Mainly looking for shows from 60's to the present day.

This short-lived show is not in the book

"Future Cop"-3/77-4/77-featuring John Amos

Mr. Television · 01-08-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Ok, good to know. I am hoping to see those rare shows, hard to find shows, one season wonders, etc. As long as I have titles of those shows, that is good enough for me. It doesn't have to be from the 40's or 50's. Mainly looking for shows from 60's to the present day.

It has cast lists from every show and their broadcast history plus a summary of each show. It has Just Your Luck.

It doesn't have specials. They consider it a show if it ran for 2 straight weeks or was intended too. The only recent shows it doesn't have are from HBO and Showtime with the exception of Sex and the City, The Sopranos and Sixth Feet Under. That's because they don't reach 50% of the audience. That's the only thing I wish they'd change. They have prime-time fall schedules for every season going back to 1946-47 too.

Mr. Television · 01-08-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

This short-lived show is not in the book

"Future Cop"-3/77-4/77-featuring John Amos

I've only noticed 2 shows from recent times ( not that the 70's are recent lol) that they don't have and that was Future Cop and The Harvey Korman Show. I don't know why they aren't included.

TVFactFan · 01-08-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Walking Tall

I've only noticed 2 shows from recent times ( not that the 70's are recent lol) that they don't have and that was Future Cop and The Harvey Korman Show. I don't know why they aren't included.

Future Cop is not in that book or Tv.com-lol No info on that show unless you have tv guides from 1977

Mr. Television · 01-08-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Future Cop is not in that book or Tv.com-lol No info on that show unless you have tv guides from 1977

I do remember it on the Sci-Fi channel back in the early 90's. I didn't pay much attention to it though. It was aired as part of series of short-lived sci-fi series.

Ireneparalegal · 01-08-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Future Cop is not in that book or Tv.com-lol No info on that show unless you have tv guides from 1977

HOw did you remember that show Future Cop Solomon?

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