The definitive online tool for film and television research. Subject coverage includes film & television theory, preservation & restoration, screenwriting, production, cinematography, technical aspects, and reviews.
Provides peer-reviewed journals covering a wide array of subjects, including addiction studies, anthropology, ethics, family studies, gender studies, psychology, public welfare, urban studies, and more.
Their mission is "to collect, preserve, and present historic and contemporary radio and television content as well as educate, inform, and entertain the public through its archives, public programs, screenings, exhibits, publications and online access to its resources."
Includes programs and significant television events that appeared on national networks from 1947 to 2000. Does not include cable television programs. Appendixes include top-rated programs and Emmy Award winners.
Useful for investigating the depiction of themes in television over time. Sample entries include African Americans, lesbians, gay men, housekeepers, immigrants, and "dumb blondes."
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The Encyclopedia of 20th-Century American Television
Standard Handbook of Video and Television Engineering
