cover image The Revolution Was Televised: The Cops, Crooks, Slingers, and Slayers Who Changed TV Drama Forever

The Revolution Was Televised: The Cops, Crooks, Slingers, and Slayers Who Changed TV Drama Forever

Alan Sepinwall, read by Joe Ochman. Random House Audio, unabridged, digital download, 11.25 hours, $20 ISBN 978-0-8041-4870-2

Sepinwall delves into the world of cable television to highlight the game-changing programs of the last 15 years that have revolutionized in home entertainment. From Oz and the Sopranos to Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Mad Men, Sepinwall waxes poetic about what made these shows powerful, popular, and potent game-changers for television. The author also discussed the history of the television technology and the business side of the industry, and the way these factors also usher in change. Joe Ochman offers ups a solid performance. He ably delivers dialogue and captures the clear enthusiasm that Sepinwall has for his subject matter. However, the audio edition suffers from some jarring transitions that may be the result of poor editing%E2%80%94and this may take some out of the listening experience. A Touchstone paperback. (May)