An effusive guidebook. . . . A highly readable history. - The Washington Post

With this combination of historical perspective, critical insight and effective interviews, Mr. Bianculli makes a persuasive argument for television as a medium that is evolving constantly. - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

[Bianculli] brings his sense of appreciation, historical perspective and behind-the-scenes dish to dozens of the shows that transfixed and transformed generations. - The Sacramento Bee

David Bianculli sets the gold standard for The Platinum Age of Television . - Vanity Fair

Excellent . . . a rousing rundown of the history of the medium and how it became the pop-cultural, multi-platform programming colossus of today. Through thoughtful, engaging, entertaining essays. . . . [Bianculli] guides readers though an ever-changing road map of themes, formats, stars and styles. - Parade

A wise, engaging celebration of a type of entertainment that's as much of an art form as it is a pastime. -NPR

Wonderful. . . . A must for anyone who has been enthralled by the images and stories on television. -AP

[Bianculli has] a keen eye for crucial crossroads, missing links, and turning points. . . . [The] interviews are truly a book within the book, funny, surprising, and enlightening. - The Philadelphia Inquirer

[A] wide-ranging personal tour of TV, genre by genre. . . . An anecdotal road trip with refueling stops to flesh out 90 key programs, from I Love Lucy to Empire , so deftly summarized that it feels you've just watched them again (or now want to). - Newsday