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Dewey Decimal Number: 791.450232092 EAN: 9780394587097 Edition: 1st ISBN: 039458709X Label: Random House, Inc. Manufacturer: Random House, Inc. Number Of Pages: 223 Publication Date: October 13, 1992 Publisher: Random House, Inc. Release Date: October 13, 1992 Studio: Random House, Inc. Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Probably dictated it on a plane...This book is more about the ego of a workacholic than an "insider" view of the industry. Tartikoff rambles, and not fluidly. I find it interesting that there is not one well-written story in the book, and this is the guy who was responsibile for that very thing. Rating: - Entertainment Industry Insider AccountWhile Brandon Tartikoff went on to become chairman of Paramount Pictures, he achieved his greatest success while programming NBC during the days when that network dominated the prime time schedule. He notes, "TV is a populist medium, and so the challenge comes down to finding ideas that will capture the zeitgeist." This book is part biographical, but more weighted toward giving an inside view of the system and personalities that comprised the entertainment industry during Tartikoff's career. Read More Rating:  - For those who watched tv in the 80s...This book tells of Mr. Tartikoff's dealings with a struggling network soon to be number 1! His tales of triumphs & failures (anyone remember "Pink Lady"?) are shows of honesty & how the biz works. Anyone who enjoyed 80s television has this man to thank. Find out more by reading all about the ins & outs of 80s tv right here! A must read! Rating:  - ENTERTAINING, YET FLAWED, LOOK AT NBC IN THE 1980'S"The Last Great Ride" details the late Brandon Tartikoff's tenure at NBC during the 1980's in his own words. He does not present the information chronologically but rather topically (and there does not seem to be any particular reason to the order they are presented). Readers will enjoy reading about the creation of shows like "The Cosby Show", "Hill Street Blues", "Highway to Heaven" and many other NBC shows of that era. However be warned that not all of the successful shows of that era are covered ("Riptide" ... Read More Rating: - A delightful read for anyone who grew up with 80's TVThis book is more than just about how many of our favorite NBC TV shows from the 80s were created. It's a lighthearted tale about a creative man who made a career of taking creative risks. This book, like any good TV show, did more than entertain me. It gave me pause to think. Whether you're a struggling writer, a successful CEO, or somewhere inbetween, read this book. Inspiration from an unlikely source. 
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