This Nick @ Nite book came out in 1996 - any good? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Tiffster · 08-14-2009, 01:18 AM

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Nic.../?itm=6&usri=1

does anybody have this book?? is it worth buying???

dawsongirl · 08-14-2009, 03:37 AM

I love that book. But it's only good if you're a fan of one of the shows that was on Nick at Nite in 1996. But the episode guides are entertaining.

howierules86 · 08-14-2009, 06:38 AM

I actually got that book myself around the time it came out (I still have it on my bookshelf, BTW). It's amazing how Nick At Nite's schedule was so much better in the spring of 1996, because right now, it's nowhere near as good as it was back then.

Tiffster · 08-14-2009, 02:24 PM

what exactley does it talk abotu? Tid -bits on the shows??

dawsongirl · 08-14-2009, 05:46 PM

If I can find it, I'll let you know. Though it may be put away.

howierules86 · 08-15-2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiffster

what exactley does it talk abotu? Tid -bits on the shows??

The book contains episode guides to the following shows on Nick At Nite at that time:

Bewitched (B&W era only)
The Bob Newhart Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show
I Dream of Jeannie
I Love Lucy
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Munsters
Taxi
Welcome Back, Kotter

It also includes a foreword written by Dick Van Dyke, and an introduction by author Tom Hill. Also, look for a few interesting tidbits about the shows scattered throughout the book, such as an update on the "Hi, Bob" greetings by anyone from every episode of "The Bob Newhart Show" throughout the episode guide for that show.

icecream · 08-15-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by howierules86

The book contains episode guides to the following shows on Nick At Nite at that time:

Bewitched (B&W era only)
The Bob Newhart Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show
I Dream of Jeannie
I Love Lucy
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Munsters
Taxi
Welcome Back, Kotter

That lineup is a lot better than their current shows. the downfall of a network

gidgetgrape · 08-15-2009, 08:17 PM

I got it when it was first released and at the time I thought it was very cool. But, now you can look up episode guides and trivia online so I wouldn't consider it an essential.

Tiffster · 08-15-2009, 10:04 PM

ok great thanks, cause all i really care about is "I Love Lucy" & "Munsters" so it would be a waste of $$ for just those 2 shows??

dawsongirl · 08-16-2009, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiffster

ok great thanks, cause all i really care about is "I Love Lucy" & "Munsters" so it would be a waste of $$ for just those 2 shows??

Oh, probably.

Schmoopie · 08-16-2009, 05:45 AM

Very cool! I haven't heard about that book before, but I'll look around and see if I can find it. I'm not a huge fan of any of those shows, but it sounds very informative!!!

Andrea

howierules86 · 08-16-2009, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmoopie

Very cool! I haven't heard about that book before, but I'll look around and see if I can find it. I'm not a huge fan of any of those shows, but it sounds very informative!!!

I wouldn't be surprised if that book's out of print right now. You would think at least two of those shows would still be on Nick at Nite's schedule right now, but no, none of them are. However, don't be surprised if Nick at Nite chooses to publish a book all about "Fresh Prince" sometime soon.

TVFactFan · 08-16-2009, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by howierules86

I wouldn't be surprised if that book's out of print right now. You would think at least two of those shows would still be on Nick at Nite's schedule right now, but no, none of them are. However, don't be surprised if Nick at Nite chooses to publish a book all about "Fresh Prince" sometime soon.

I would be interested in seeing the episode guides for Welcome Back Kotter and Mary Tyler Moore. How much is it?

gidgetgrape · 08-16-2009, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiffster

ok great thanks, cause all i really care about is "I Love Lucy" & "Munsters" so it would be a waste of $$ for just those 2 shows??

There's an excellent "I Love Lucy" and "Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour" episode guide in Bart Andrews' I Love Lucy Book. Andrews' book also contains an handy-dandy episode finder. It contains words and key phrases (for example: bass fiddle, Cuban Pete, Forever Ember, PTA Show) that allow you to locate the title and synopsis for any show.

Both of Tom Hill's books, Nick at Nite's Classic TV Companion and TV Land To Go are out of print, but you can buy used copies at Amazon.com for 1 cent (and up) plus shipping.

08-14-2009, 01:18 AM	#1
Tiffster Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 30, 2007 Location: Northern CA Posts: 201	This Nick @ Nite book came out in 1996 - any good? http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Nic.../?itm=6&usri=1 does anybody have this book?? is it worth buying???

08-16-2009, 05:45 AM	#11
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Very cool! I haven't heard about that book before, but I'll look around and see if I can find it. I'm not a huge fan of any of those shows, but it sounds very informative!!! Andrea
	__________________ In memory of my wonderful husband. I love and miss you more than words can say, but I will always and forever keep you in my heart. September 23, 1961-January 14, 2019

08-14-2009, 03:37 AM	#2
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	I love that book. But it's only good if you're a fan of one of the shows that was on Nick at Nite in 1996. But the episode guides are entertaining.

08-14-2009, 06:38 AM	#3
howierules86 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 05, 2007 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 29,719	I actually got that book myself around the time it came out (I still have it on my bookshelf, BTW). It's amazing how Nick At Nite's schedule was so much better in the spring of 1996, because right now, it's nowhere near as good as it was back then.

08-14-2009, 02:24 PM	#4
Tiffster Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 30, 2007 Location: Northern CA Posts: 201	what exactley does it talk abotu? Tid -bits on the shows??

08-14-2009, 05:46 PM	#5
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	If I can find it, I'll let you know. Though it may be put away.

08-15-2009, 08:17 PM	#8
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,505	I got it when it was first released and at the time I thought it was very cool. But, now you can look up episode guides and trivia online so I wouldn't consider it an essential.

08-15-2009, 10:04 PM	#9
Tiffster Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 30, 2007 Location: Northern CA Posts: 201	ok great thanks, cause all i really care about is "I Love Lucy" & "Munsters" so it would be a waste of $$ for just those 2 shows??