Television Series of the 1960s

July 1, 2016
Television historian Terrace offers readers a fun and informative look into the world of classic TV. The basic facts of year and cast, and a one-line plot description, are included for 100 shows from the 1960s. An incredibly detailed listing on each of the main characters follows (for example, Bewitched's Samantha Stevens gets a full profile, including eye color, addresses, favorite eateries, and a list of her relatives), but the meat of each entry is the entertaining narrative Terrace provides. It's obvious he knows (and loves) these shows inside and out, and readers will have a good time learning wacky facts about The Brady Bunch (Greg and Peter were the only kids to not wear braces on the show); and Lost in Space (Penny Robinson had an IQ of 147). These volumes should have broad appeal; give them to diehard fans of the shows as well as those with a general interest in the eras or in television trivia in general.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2016, American Library Association.)