MarshallPub

TVs Greatest Game Shows, the book, is a fun and fascinating must-read for any game show fan! Highlighting over 50 of the greatest game shows ever shown on TV it also features biographies of everyone s favorite hosts, plus hundreds of rarely-seen pictures, show trivia, and behind-the-scenes stories.

Youll find just about everything you ever wanted to know about TV game shows in this 224 page compilation including

- More than 50 years of questions and answers, panel shows, wacky celebrity fun,big-money winners, trivia, and behind-the-scenes stories!

- Stories of top-notch contestants, including the player who won more than $2.5 million dollars...and the player who discovered the secret patterns of a TV game board using his VCR and remote control, then used that knowledge to win...BIG!

- Hundreds of photos of the game shows, the hosts, the stars, and the players! - A visual timeline of the best game shows in television history! Includes an easy to find index to all the fun from the most popular shows to the most obscure, whatever it is, you re likely to find it here!

Be sure to check out the companion DVD of the same name, featuring the history of TV game shows and clips to many of your favorites from the 50s and 60s!

This book is perfect for Radio Television and Film Classroom usage at high schools and colleges too!

Pages: 224 Size: 6 x 9 Black and White and Color Cover ISBN:0981490999

CHECK OUT THE COMPANION DVD OF THE SAME NAME ON OUR WEBSITE UNDER COMEDY!

REVIEWS:

A wonderful and nostalgic compilation of TV Game Show history! I found this little goodie to be a concise and quick guide to the evolution of these shows from early radio to present day. As you follow the chronology of shows and ideas, you will notice how they reflected the times and showcased celebrities, audience participation and of course, those prizes. Loaded with pictures, facts, highlights and even nods to the hosts with the most! This is an invaluable reference to one of the most addicting genres of TV history! Frank Partipilo, TV industry veteran and instructor of TV production at a Chicago communications college --TV Industry Veteran and College Instructor

What a fun book! My grandkids even love it!--Avid Game Show Fan

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Author Tom DeMichael is a writer, educator, and former Top Ten Finalist on Who Wants To Be a Millionaire!

Previous publications: Author/researcher, TV’S GREATEST GAME SHOWS, published 2009 by Marshall Publishing. Author/researcher, ARMCHAIR READER: MYTHS & MISCONCEPTIONS, published 2009 by Publications International. Author/researcher, LOTS& LOTS OF FIRE TRUCKS & FIREFIGHTERS, published 2008 by Marshall Publishing. Author/researcher, ARMCHAIR READER: THE COLOSSAL READER, published 2008 by Publications International. Author/researcher, ARMCHAIR READER: HISTORY, published 2007 by Publications International. Author/researcher, ARMCHAIR READER: THE CIVIL WAR, published 2007 by Publications International. Author/researcher, GROOVY SIDE OF THE 60’S, published 2005 by Publications International. Author/researcher, THE BEST AMERICAN HISTORY QUIZ BOOK, published 2002 by Publications International. Author, PINKY AND THE BRAIN LOOK AND FIND children’s book, published 1995 by Publications International. Author, TAZMANIAN DEVIL LOOK AND FIND children’s book, published 1994 by Publications International. Author, LOVE THOSE STOOGES TRIVIA CHALLENGE & REFERENCE GUIDE, published 1993 by Superior Promotions, Inc.

Various magazine articles on films in the horror and science fiction genres.

Career background: Video producer/writer and manager, with more than 20 years in the corporate communications, education, and broadcast production fields. Three years in Human Resources, training design and management.

Awards: Two Telly Awards for corporate and entertainment video productions. Recipient, William J. Hooker Award, Roosevelt University, for outstanding work in the field of history

Education: Roosevelt University B.A., History (with Honors,) Minor in Secondary Education

Wm. Rainey Harper College A.A., (with Honors) – Emphasis in US

Northern Illinois University Coursework – Emphasis in Radio/TV/Film

Associations: Member of Chicago Historical Society Member, Phi Alpha Theta – National History Society Member, Phi Theta Kappa – International Honor Society for the 2-Year College

Skills and interests: Musician & composer, including themed and incidental music, Marshall Publishing & Promotions, Inc., DVD productions. Graphic design, , publishing, packaging and marketing materials, Marshall Publishing & Promotions, Inc.