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Hundreds of books have been written about Alfred Hitchcock and his movies, but rarely has anyone
covered the Hitchcock television series that still remains popular today. ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS and THE ALFRED HITCHCOCK
HOUR have been broadcast over network television far more than Hitchcock's movies yet very little has been written dealing
with the subject of the Hitchcock television series - until now.
This 660 page book (yes, it is
that thick!) documents the entire history of the television series including a detailed episode guide for each broadcast,
a chapter covering the AHP collectables, spoofs and comic books related to the Hitchcock television program, a listing of
the anthology paperback and hardcover books using the AHP name, and a generous helping of extras!
Quoting
one book reviewer: "Each of the 441 episodes is covered in a separate entry containing original airdate, complete cast
and credits, the text of Hitchcock's on-camera remarks, a succinct episode synopsis, and the teleplay's original source
material. Many entried contain what the authors call 'Trivia, etc.' - additional behind-the-scenes information
or other insights. The material is excellent, much of it gleaned from the industrious interviews with the show's
longtime producers Norman Lloyd and Joan Harrison; such writers as Henry Slesar and Ray Bradbury; directors Gordon Hessler,
Joseph Pevney, and many others; and performers including Vincent Price, Julie Adams, Hazel Court, Warren Stevens, Marc Richman
and many others." Just $29.95 plus postage
at the links below.
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