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Superman: Serial to Cereal
Traces the evolution of the Superman character on radio and television and in comic books and the movies, concentrating on the contributions of George Reeves
320 pages, Paperback
First published May 15, 1976
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Gary Grossman
17 books61 followersGary Grossman, author of EXECUTIVE ACTIONS, EXECUTIVE TREASON, and EXECUTIVE COMMAND, is a print and television journalist, an Emmy Award-winning network television producer, and a film and TV historian.
His career has included stints producing for NBC News, ABC, CBS NBC, Fox, PBS, and more than 27 cable networks.
Grossman is partner with Robb Weller in Weller/Grossman Productions, a prolific documentary and service and information television production company. Together, they have produced more than 6,000 programs and earned numerous awards including the prestigious Governor's Emmy Award for their 1996 USA Network special, "Healing the Hate," and an Emmy for Best Informational series with the 2002 production of "Wolfgang Puck" for Food Network.
The company's widely recognized series and specials have aired on NBC, Fox News, CNBC, History Channel, A&E, Discovery Channel, Food Network, Discovery Health, National Geographic Channel, HGTV, Fine Living, Do It Yourself, The Learning Channel, USA Network, and Sci Fi Channel, among other channels.
Grossman earned a Bachelors Degree in Communications from Emerson College in Boston and a Master's Degree in Urban Affairs from Boston University.
He began his career at 15 as a disc jockey at WHUC, his local radio station in Hudson, New York. He went on to work at Boston television station, WBZ; joined The Boston Globe as a special contributor, and then became a full-time television critic and columnist at The Boston Herald American, before moving to Los Angeles. His articles have also appeared in The New York Times and numerous magazines. He has taught journalism and media classes at Emerson College, Boston University, and USC. Grossman's two previous acclaimed non-fiction books, Superman: Serial to Cereal and Saturday Morning TV, cover television history.
Grossman lives in Los Angeles with his wife, writer Helene Seifer, and their children Sasha, Zachary, and Jacob. He serves on the Emerson College Board of Trustees and the Boston University Metropolitan Advisory Board. He is a member of the International Thriller Writers Association.
His career has included stints producing for NBC News, ABC, CBS NBC, Fox, PBS, and more than 27 cable networks.
Grossman is partner with Robb Weller in Weller/Grossman Productions, a prolific documentary and service and information television production company. Together, they have produced more than 6,000 programs and earned numerous awards including the prestigious Governor's Emmy Award for their 1996 USA Network special, "Healing the Hate," and an Emmy for Best Informational series with the 2002 production of "Wolfgang Puck" for Food Network.
The company's widely recognized series and specials have aired on NBC, Fox News, CNBC, History Channel, A&E, Discovery Channel, Food Network, Discovery Health, National Geographic Channel, HGTV, Fine Living, Do It Yourself, The Learning Channel, USA Network, and Sci Fi Channel, among other channels.
Grossman earned a Bachelors Degree in Communications from Emerson College in Boston and a Master's Degree in Urban Affairs from Boston University.
He began his career at 15 as a disc jockey at WHUC, his local radio station in Hudson, New York. He went on to work at Boston television station, WBZ; joined The Boston Globe as a special contributor, and then became a full-time television critic and columnist at The Boston Herald American, before moving to Los Angeles. His articles have also appeared in The New York Times and numerous magazines. He has taught journalism and media classes at Emerson College, Boston University, and USC. Grossman's two previous acclaimed non-fiction books, Superman: Serial to Cereal and Saturday Morning TV, cover television history.
Grossman lives in Los Angeles with his wife, writer Helene Seifer, and their children Sasha, Zachary, and Jacob. He serves on the Emerson College Board of Trustees and the Boston University Metropolitan Advisory Board. He is a member of the International Thriller Writers Association.
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March 31, 2012
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October 21, 2022
I remember as a kid The Adventures of Superman came on TV most nights, and I used to watch it religiously. As I look back at those days it occurs to me that despite the corny dialogue, the same sets used in every episode, and by today's standards laughable special effects, I still have a good feeling about the show. Superman: Serial to Cereal by Gary Grossman, pays homage to The Adventures of Superman, plus the movie serials of the 1940s and the Max Fleischer animated cartoons. Grossman
fills the book with facts about the stars, directors, producers, and writers of all. He includes interviews with the principals, absent George Reeves, who died before this book came out. It gives new insight and an appreciation for all that went into the production to bring the character of Superman, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White to life. A very enjoyable and informative stroll down memory lane for fans.
fills the book with facts about the stars, directors, producers, and writers of all. He includes interviews with the principals, absent George Reeves, who died before this book came out. It gives new insight and an appreciation for all that went into the production to bring the character of Superman, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White to life. A very enjoyable and informative stroll down memory lane for fans.
March 24, 2019
It was hard to find this out of print book from the 70s, before any of the CHRISTOPHER REEVE films were made. You can see from just the popularity of the comic books, the serials, and the tv shows, that Superman has always had a huge impact. This is a fascinating look at the character before fandom. Highly enjoyed it.
February 13, 2016
reread SOMEtIME in 2007; very informative
September 1, 2016
originally read some time in 1978
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