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Truth Is a Total Defense: My Fifty Years in Television Online D2WXy (Free read ebook) Truth is a Total Defense: My Fifty Years in Television Online [D2WXy.ebook] Truth is a Total Defense: My Fifty Years in Television Pdf Free Steven Bochco audiobook | *ebooks | Download PDF | ePub | DOC #679350 in Books 2016-05-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .78 x 6.00l, #File Name: 1534833900344 pages | File size: 50.Mb Steven Bochco : Truth is a Total Defense: My Fifty Years in Television before purchasing it in order to gage whether or not it would be worth my time, and all praised Truth is a Total Defense: My Fifty Years in Television: 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A candid, sometimes stunning personal account of one of television's creative greats!!!!By aussietvhobbyistAs a longtime fan of Steven Bochco's tv shows, including but not limited to "Hill Street Blues"; "LA Law"; "NYPD Blue"; and "City of Angels", I was absolutely captivated by this candid, and sometimes stunning, insider's personal account of what it takes to succeed in the relentlessly competitive business of bringing high quality television drama to the viewer. I admire his courage; and the extraordinary lengths he went to to protect the creative outputs of those he truly believed in, which, ultimately served to ensure tv execs would not dumb down tv viewers into the future. Bochco has proven that viewers make intelligent tv entertainment choices, given that he has had at least one of his signature hits screening consistently between the years 1981 and 2005 (ie. an amazing 25 years).It is also interesting to note that in his first novel "Death By Hollywood", Bochco makes the connection to this creative competition when he suggests "....that people in Hollywood are always touching you - not because they like you, but because they want to see how soft you are before they eat you alive...."This line made me laugh out loud when I read the book a few years ago, and, of course, it was in the context of reading the novel's chapter opener; but in the real world context of a passionate producer of television drama investing so, so much energy into creating great tv, it is somewhat sad that there would be a bad apple out there trying to bring the sum of all the parts of something so right down in a heap.The best thing is that Steven Bochco is a true survivor, in many respects. He has left an indelible mark on the medium of television, and long may he continue to do so.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Candid inspiring.By butters cartmanAfter reading a brief sample and being floored by the part about his sister (I wont spoil it, check it out), I immediately bought the book.Then, I read the reviews.All are good but one gave me the impression it was more of a "personal memoir" than an "industry" book.Let me assure anyone in or out of "the biz"; this is a TERRIFIC industry book, written by one of its giants.Plus? He names names!It bugs me when industry memoir writers spill the beans about people but give them pseudonyms or hint at who they are, etc.Not Bochco. It's all there he seems fair too. If someone was/is awful, he'll say so ( tell us who). If someone was/is terrific? Same deal.Kudos for his bravery (or possibly just his IDGAF attitude).Refreshingly candid, interesting book from one of TV's titans.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Our new Golden Age of television stands on the shoulders of writers and creators like Mr. BochcoBy Clyde PhillipsNot only is this a book about Steven Bochco's remarkable and groundbreaking career. It is deeply human and nuanced. Brutally honest. About the business, other people... and himself. Our new Golden Age of television stands on the shoulders of writers and creators like Mr. Bochco; as they stood on the shoulders of Chayefsky, Serling and others before them. It's a tough and rewarding and, sometimes, heartbreaking business. Mr. Bochco explores it from every angle imaginable. But it is his personal story that grabs the reader and never lets go. Fascinating, provocative and humble. Highest recommendation. Insightful, candid, and utterly entertaining, Steven Bochcorsquo;s memoir TRUTH IS A TOTAL DEFENSE: My Fifty Years in Television is an in-studio view of the inception of the second Golden Age of television, delivered by the man who helped create it. Bochco reveals the mad genius, vision, mayhem, and brilliance behind his groundbreaking, widely popular hits (and near misses). Sparing no one, including himself, he shares insider anecdotes from his triumphsmdash;ldquo;Hill Street Blues,rdquo; ldquo;L.A. Law,rdquo; ldquo;Doogie Howser, M.D.,rdquo; and ldquo;NYPD Bluerdquo;mdash;and turbulent times in broadcast TV. He started reading and synopsizing scripts, plays, and books for Sam Goldwyn, Jr. Moving through his 10-Emmy Award career (so far), to his hot, homicide detective show ldquo;Murder in the Firstrdquo; now on TNT, the prolific and successful TV writer and producer describes generous, tough, and conniving mentors and moguls. He shares the how-tos and better-nots of working with highly talented writers, directors, actors, and remembrances of building remarkable television and a memorable life. His remembrances include: Albert Einstein once wangling an invitation to one of his dadrsquo;s Sunday musical soirees; being nominated for an Emmy for the first ldquo;Columbordquo; he wrote, directed by some young director on the lot named Steven Spielberg; Bruce Paltrow (father of Gwyneth and Jake) teaching him how to have fun at work; Brandon Tartikoff calling to say, ldquo;Irsquo;m moving lsquo;L.A. Lawrsquo; to a better time slot. Yoursquo;re replacing lsquo;Hill Streetrsquo;rdquo;; ldquo;NYPD Bluerdquo; co-creator David Milch asking for an advance because hersquo;d lost $1 million betting on football games that day; Stephen J. Cannell turning down a cop show pilot at ABC, telling their head of development that ldquo;Hill Street Bluesrdquo; was the best cop show ever made, and he didnrsquo;t want to compete with it; fighting ABC to hire Neil Patrick Harris for ldquo;Doogie Howser, M.D.rdquo;; and keeping friends and family close during his 70-day in-hospital cancer treatment with witty, heartfelt emails signedmdash;as time went onmdash;Cancer Boy, Remission and Retention Boy, Transplant Boy (Soon to be Transplanted Boy), and (The newly reconstructed) Steven. Writers, as he says, write. He also describes the creative arc of building his shows, including several script excerpts, the finances and finagling of modern television production, and more. Combining discerning and from-the-hip thoughts on the business of television writing and production, tales from the wild side, and personal lessons from his life-threatening and altering battle with a rare form of leukemia, Steven Bochco delivers a revealing, wryly humorous page turner. Praise for TRUTH IS A TOTAL DEFENSE: My Fifty Years in Television ldquo;An inside look at television from the man who transformed it. The origins of todayrsquo;s golden age of television dramas can be traced to one man: Steven Bochco. This juicy and fascinating account tells you how he did it. A must read.rdquo; mdash;David E. Kelley, Emmy Award winner and prolific creator of TV hits ldquo;Picket Fences,rdquo; ldquo;Chicago Hope,rdquo; ldquo;The Practice,rdquo; ldquo;Ally McBeal,rdquo; ldquo;Boston Public,rdquo; and ldquo;Boston Legalrdquo; ldquo;Steven Bochcorsquo;s Truth Is A Total Defense: My Fifty Years in Television is a great in-the-room chronicle of the modern television industry, told by a man whorsquo;s created some of the most influential and popular shows of the last forty years. I highly recommend it.rdquo; mdash;Neil Patrick Harris, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor ldquo;Itrsquo;s raucous, itrsquo;s witty, and very savvy on the business of television. Itrsquo;s master storyteller Steven Bochco telling the story of his life and his lifersquo;s workmdash;creating groundbreaking TV shows. Fascinating and funny. Read it.rdquo; mdash;Danny DeVito, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor, director, and producer About the AuthorTen-time Emmy-award winning television producer and writer Steven Bochco continues to leave his distinctive mark on the television industry. Co-creator and executive producer of ldquo;Hill Street Bluesrdquo; and ldquo;L.A. Law,rdquo; he ldquo;ownedrdquo; Thursday night at 10:00 for 15 years. For 25 years, in addition to ldquo;Hill Street Bluesrdquo; and ldquo;L.A. Law,rdquo; ldquo;Doogie Howser, M.D.rdquo; and ldquo;NYPD Bluerdquo; were enormously successful must-watch TV that irrevocably changed the landscape of television. His hot, homicide detective show on TNT, ldquo;Murder in the First,rdquo; premiered its third season in late June 2016. Bochco earned his first writing credit in 1967, sharing it with the late Rod Serling on the Chrysler Showcase presentation ldquo;A Slow Fade to Black,rdquo; a two-hour movie for international distribution. He next was story editor for NBC-TVrsquo;s ldquo;Name of the Game,rdquo; ldquo;McMillan and Wife,rdquo; and ldquo;Columbo,rdquo; receiving nominations for two Emmys and two Writers Guild Awards for ldquo;Columbo.rdquo; From January 1981 through May 2005, Bochco never had less than one show, and at times two or three, on the air. At MTM Enterprises in 1981, he co-created and executive produced the innovative ldquo;Hill Street Blues,rdquo; one of the most successful drama series in television history.
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