Annotated Sources
Baughman, James L. Same Time, Same Station: Creating American Television, 1948-1961. Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2007. Print.
This book covers the history of American television from 1948-1951. The chapter entitled The Marionette and the Cross-Dresser examines TV’s early stars and their importance to television history.
Berle, Milton, and Haskel Frankel. Milton Berle: An Autobiography. 3rd ed. New York, NY: Delacorte Press, 1974. Print.
This autobiography written by Milton Berle with Haskel Frankel, tells the story of Berle’s life from his comedic point of view, and was very informative to the personal and professional aspects of life.
Brooks, David. “Demography Is King.” New York Times 29 April 2008: 19. Print.
This newspaper article was featured in the New York Times April 29, 2008, and discusses the American class and societies association with television.
Corliss, Richard. “Mr. (and Mrs.) Television.” Time. 160.27 (2002): 132. Print.
This article was featured in Time magazine in 2003 and examines Milton Berle’s popularity and his particular style of comedy that influenced many comedians.
Danzig, Fred. “Uncle Miltie’s lasting legacy.” Advertising Age. 73.16 (2002): 28. Print.
This article was featured in Advertising Age and focusses on Milton Berle and the impact he had on television consumption, and informs the reader of techniques the advertisers used during The Texaco Star Theatre.
Forman, Murray. “‘One Night on TV Is Worth Weeks at the Paramount’: Musicians and Opportunity in Early Television, 1948-55.” Popular Music. 23.3 (2002): 249-276. Print.
This article was featured in Popular Music, and examines the exposure musicians could receive from of appearing on television during the 1950′s.
McCrohan, Donna. Prime Time, Our Time: America’s Life and Times Through the Prism of Television. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing & Communications, 1990. Print.
This book covers the history of American television from its earliest beginnings to the Cosby Show. Of particular relevance to my study is the chapter dedicated to and entitled Milton Berle.
Nachman, Gerlad. “Comedian.” American Heritage. 54.5 (2003): 42-43. Print.
This article was featured in American Heritage, and examines comedians and gives all time honors to the legendary Milton Berle.
O’Connor, John E. American History American Television: Interpreting the Video Past. New York, NY: Frederick Ungar Publishing Co., 1983. Print.
This book contains a collection of essays in chronological order examining the history of television. Of particular relevance to my study was the essay entitled The Rise and Fall of Milton Berle written by Arthur Frank Wertheim.
Silver, Marc. “Thats Berle, Folks.” U.S. News and World Report. 132.11 (2002): 6. Print.
This article was featured in the U.S. News and World Report, and presents a eulogy for Milton Berle, mentioning his achievements.
Spigel, Lynn. TV By Design. 1st ed,. Chicago, IL: The University of Chicago Press, 2008. Print.
This book examines the relationship between modern art and television. Of particular relevance to my topic is the sub-section entitled Vaudeo Modernism: Art as “Boffo” Entertainment.
Stelter, Brian. “Interviews With Legends Of Television Hit the Web.” New York Times 14 Nov. 2009: 5. Print.
This magazine article was featured in the New York Times in 2009. This article explains how famous comedians of early television are now becoming internet sensations.
Sturcken, Frank. Live Television: The Golgen Age of 1946-1958 in New York. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, Inc, 1990. Print.
This book tells the history of televisions “golden age.” Of particular relevance to my topic were the chapters The Age of Television Begins, Entering the Fifties, and The 1951-52 and 1952-53 Seasons.
Whitefield, Stephen J. “The Distinctiveness of American Jewish Humor.” Modern Judaism. 6.3 (1986): 245-260. Print.
This article was featured in Modern Judaism and explores Milton Berle’s Jewish characteristics and how they shaped him as a comic.
