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Step back to rediscover many of the classic detectives and crime dramas of the last 50 years. From the early days of TV to the memorable shows of the 60s, 70s and 80s, Murder on the Boob Tube offers a glimpse behind the scenes of iconic shows like Columbo, Murder She Wrote, Charlie's Angels, Ironside, Mannix, Cannon, Barnaby Jones, Streets of San Francisco and countless others. With rare photos and behind-the-scenes tales readers will rediscover TV history and why we love death on the set. (Summer 2010)

 

We honor Alfred Hitchcock as the 50th anniversary of the release of ‘Psycho’ is upon us. Alfred Hitchcock: The Icon Years looks back at the later years of Hollywood’s Master of Suspense as he struggled to stay at the top of his game and give moviegoers everything they expected from him. See the documentary, hear podcasts and find out more >>

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Gilligan’s Island
Trivia Challenge

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Bates Motel
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Disaster on Film
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The Master of Suspense

Master of Disaster: Irwin Allen

A look behind the life and career of the Master of Disaster, Irwin Allen and behind the scenes of his big screen classic disasters like Towering Inferno and Poseidon Adventure. Now a Kindle ebook on Amazon.com. Listen to a Podcast tale from the book.

Reel Horror:

True Horrors Behind Hollywood’s Scary Movies

Our bestseller, Reel Horror, takes readers through some of Hollywood’s scariest and most interesting tales of movie-making history as the horror on the big screen is mirrored by tragedy off camera. The Exorcist, The Crow, Poltergeist, Amityville Horror and more are featured. Visit the site to see a documentary on Rosemary’s Baby and uncover more about the book. On sale in print and Kindle eBook.

Featured Podcasts and Video

    The Movie Files         Birthin’ Satan’s Baby    Something’s Got to Give       Icon Years                      Reflections

See our min-documentary now showing also on YouTube.

A Retrospective
Diana Ross in Central Park

With Diana Ross on tour in 2010 it’s a great time to take a look back at one of her most memorable live performance ... her legendary concerts in Central Park. In print and in eBook. More >>

Relive the opening of an amazing moment in music history.

Disaster Strikes!

Behind the Scenes of The Disaster Genre

A new edition of our book Disaster on Film has been released and is now selling worldwide. Available in print and in Kindle ebook, the book chronicles the history of the disaster movie - from the earliest days to the full-fledged blockbuster Airport in 1970 and the into recent years with a look behind disaster flicks like Twister, Armageddon, Dante’s Peak, Daylight and Titanic. Look for it on Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Tower, Powell’s Books and more. Find out More >>