Jon Kraszewski Book order

From early first-wave programmes such as "Candid Camera", "An American Family" and "The Real World" to the shows on our television screens and portable devices today, reality television consistently takes us to cities - such as New York, Los Angeles and Boston - to imagine the place of urbanity in American culture and society. Jon Kraszewski offers an extended account of this phenomenon, as he makes the politics of urban space the centre of his history and theory of reality television

Exploring the evolution of television anthology writers in post-World War II America, the book highlights figures like Rod Serling and Paddy Chayefsky, who navigated censorship to express their creative and political visions. These writers emerged as new entrepreneurs, adapting their controversial works for various media while redefining success in the industry. The text offers in-depth analysis of significant yet overlooked anthology scripts, demonstrating their lasting impact on shows like The Twilight Zone and The Defenders, which continue to resonate with audiences today.