Just the Facts, Ma'am: The Authorized Biography of Jack Webb, Creator of Dragnet, Adam-12, and Emergency
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Authorized biography of Jack Webb's entire life story from his birth to his death (1920-1982) in the context of the history of radio, television, and film industries.Reveals details of Jack Webb's personal life and professional career; how Webb's childhood influenced his obsession for realism and the facts; his deep involvement and ties with the Los Angeles Police Department; famous TV and film production techniques created by Jack Webb; his marriages to movie star Julie London and to Jackie Loughery, the first Miss USA and why they failed; how his lifestyle led to his untimely early death. Over 100 photos, many made public for the first time from the family's personal archives, Prologue by daughter Stacy Webb. Numerous quotations and anecdotes from major entertainment celebrities spanning over 50 years.The book reads like a trivial pursuit of radio, TV, and filmmaking from the pioneering days through today. Includes a Dragnetese-English translation dictionary, a Jack Webb Chronology, the Authors' Research Notes, an extensive Bibliography of books, magazines, newspapers, and yearbooks, plus an Index.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1570777144
ISBN13:9781570777141
Release Date:September 1999
Publisher:Titlewaves Publishing
Length:216 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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