 | The Golden Age of Chicago Children''s Television Subjects: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies.; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture.; HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA IL IN KS MI MN MO ND NE OH SD WI).; PERFORMING ARTS / Television / General.; Television and children; Children''s television pro; At one time every station in Chicago--a maximum of five, until 1964-produced or aired some programming for children. From the late 1940's through the early 1970's, local television stations created a golden age of children's television unique in American broadcasting. Though the shows often operated under strict budgetary constraints, these programs were rich in imagination, inventiveness, and devoted fans. Now, discover the back stories and details of this special era from the people who created, lived, and enjoyed it--producers, on-air personalities, and fans. Ted Okuda is a Chicago-based film historian whose previous books include The Columbia Comedy Shorts and The Jerry Lewis Films (as coauthor). His articles and interviews have appeared in a variety of media-themed publications. Jack Mulqueen produced the golden-age kid shows The Mulqueens and The Mulqueens' Kiddie-A-Go-Go (both starring his wife, Elaine) and the dance program The Swingin' Majority , all of which received Chicago Emmy nominations. |
