Encyclopedia of Television Miniseries, 1936-2020

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Set in 1936, the narrative explores the innovative shift in television programming as NBC introduces the first multi-part broadcast, paving the way for the miniseries format. The book delves into the early experiments of networks like CBS and DuMont, highlighting key productions such as Love Nest and others that followed, including Jack and the Beanstalk and Women in Wartime. It captures a pivotal moment in television history when entertainment began to evolve into more complex storytelling formats.