The Du Mont Television Network: What Happened?: A Significant Episode in the History of Broadcasting [Hardcover]

ABC, NBC, CBS are the three names commonly associated with network television. The fourth name, Du Mont, is not usually recognizable by those younger than 50 or those who are not communications students.The Du Mont Television Networktells the story of the rise, the development, and the failure of this fourth network.

Bergmann and Skutch present the Du Mont network's story in a dramatic, narrative style, from its days in the basement of an old pickle factory to its collaborations with the Paramount company. The story of the network's founder, Dr. Allen Du Mont, as well as details about management, programs, new technologies, and the network's fall from grace are a fascinating read.

Bergmann, a former managing director of the Du Mont network, provides a rare insider's view of the network's history and its eventual demise.The Du Mont Television Networkwill intrigue television history fans, as well as communications students and media professionals.

Ted Bergmannis president of T.T.C. Productions, Inc., co-producer of the television seriesThree's Company. A former managing director of the Du Mont television network, he is a 60-year veteran of the broadcasting and television industries.

Ira Skutchbegan his career in radio at NBC. He later went on to direct and produce such game shows asConcentrationandPassword, and has both authored and edited several books for the Directors Guild of America.

Bergmann and Skutch provide essential information of the history of broadcasting as they salute the man who made television possible.  Dga Quarterly

A good feel for what worked and what did not-and thus why DuMont's network failed-is provided here. Communication Booknotes Quarterly

Chapter 1 Prelude
Chapter 2 Dr. Du Mont
Chapter 3 FCC Matters
Chapter 4 Selling Time
Chapter 5 Government Actions
Chapter 6 Programs
Chapter 7 Sports
Chapter 8 Manageml#<