Sign-In
Cart
The Zorro Television Companion: A Critical Appreciation
Paperback
ISBN13: 9780786420582
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: Sep 29 2005
Pages: 276
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.66 Width: 7.04 Depth: 10.04
Language: English
The legendary Zorro, the masked renegade who rode through the night defending justice in late 18th century Spanish California, became in 1957 the topic for Walt Disney Studios' first continuing live-action series and the name of a new American icon. Based on the stories of Johnston McCulley, the legend of Zorro gave birth to the archetypal dual-identity crime fighter, inspiring the creation of such future pop icons as Batman and the Lone Ranger.
This book documents the conception and success of a television legend that has endured for over 40 years. The opening chapter discusses the growth of Zorro, from Johnston McCulley's creation of the character in 1919 to Walt Disney's adaptation of the story and its 1957 ABC premier, and provides an introduction to the star actor behind the mask, Guy Williams. Subsequent chapters reveal behind-the-scenes aspects of the action show, discussing the secrets of Zorro's fencing technique and daredevil stunts and giving insight into the cast, costumes, sets, crew and music of the episodes. Chapters Four through Nine deal exclusively with the content of the first and second seasons as well as the four one hour specials on Walt Disney Presents. Plot summaries are provided for each episode.
The Zorro legend continued to enjoy worldwide popularity long after the filming of the final episode, and concluding chapters discuss the cultural significance of the legend outside of America, particularly in Argentina, where Guy Williams continued his career as the famous pop-culture hero off the screen.
Also in
Television
The Official Sherlock Puzzle Book: Are You as Smart as Sherlock Holmes? (Sherlock Holmes Puzzle, Detective Gifts, Mystery Gifts)
Maslanka, Chris
Tribe, Steve
Paperback
Anime from Akira to Princess Mononoke: Experiencing Contemporary Japanese Animation
Napier, S.
Paperback
I'll Believe in Anything: The Making of Heated Rivalry Season 1 (the Annotated Scripts)
Tierney, Jacob
Hardcover
Andy's Bravo Scrapbook: Twenty Years Behind the Scenes of the Real Housewives and the Bravoverse
Cohen, Andy
Hardcover
Lil' John: Laughing My Way Through Life: Stories from an Accidental Career on Cleveland Tv--And More!
Rinaldi, John
Paperback
Screenwriter's Bible, 7th Edition: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script
Trottier, David
Paperback
The Tribe and I Have Spoken: The Definitive (Unofficial) Lore and Legacy from the Game's Smartest Surviving Loser
Cesternino, Rob
Kavutskiy, Alex
Hardcover
Parks and Rec: The Underdog TV Show That Lit'rally Inspired a Vision for a Better America
Keishin Armstrong, Jennifer
Hardcover
Book Meets World: The Definitive Inside Story of the Hit Sitcom Boy Meets World
Strong, Rider
Friedle, Will
Fishel, Danielle
Hardcover
Bottom of the Pyramid: A Memoir of Persevering, Dancing for Myself, and Starring in My Own Life
Sioux, Nia
Hardcover
The Sopranos Family Cookbook: As Compiled by Artie Bucco
Rucker, Allen
Scicolone, Michele
Bucco, Artie
Hardcover
A Place Both Wonderful and Strange: The Extraordinary Untold History of Twin Peaks
Meslow, Scott
Hardcover
Don't Buy What I'm Selling: On Breaking Up with Advertising and Finally Learning to Love My Whole, Fat Self
Chekowsky, Lu
Hardcover
The Dunder Mifflin Employee Manual: How to Succeed in Work--And Life--According to the Office
Silverman, Ben
Lieberstein, Warren
Baumgartner, Brian
Hardcover
Do What You're Gonna Do: The Definitive Oral History of Breaking Bad
Norris, Dean
Layden, Joe
Hardcover
Young Sheldon: The (Juicier-Than-Meemaw's-Brisket) Inside Story of the Hit Comedy
Radloff, Jessica
Hardcover
I Am the Night: The Ultimate Unauthorized History of Batman: The Animated Series
Dockery, Daniel
Hardcover
Scriptnotes: A Book about Screenwriting and Things That Are Interesting to Screenwriters
August, John
Mazin, Craig
Hardcover
The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human and How to Tell Them Better
Storr, Will
Paperback
Sookie's Recipe Book: Gilmore Girls: An Official Cookbook
Fish, Elizabeth
Ostow, Micol
Craig, Elena
Hardcover
Heroes' Feast (Dungeons & Dragons): The Official D&d Cookbook
Newman, Kyle
Peterson, Jon
Witwer, Michael
Hardcover
Save the Cat!(r) Writes for TV: The Last Book on Creating Binge-Worthy Content You'll Ever Need
Nash, Jamie
Paperback
Reality TV for Snobs: Everything You Need to Know about the Shows You're Too Intellectual to Watch
Barthwell, Ali
Paperback
Yellowstone: The Official Dutton Ranch Family Cookbook: Delicious Homestyle Recipes from Character and Real-Life Chef Gabriel Gator Guilbeau
Guilbeau, Gabriel Gator
Hardcover
The Love Producer: My Unscripted Journey from a Reality TV Career to My Own Happily Ever After
Laplaca, Julie
Paperback
Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated
Arngrim, Alison
Paperback
The Golden Girls Cookbook: More Than 90 Delectable Recipes from Blanche, Rose, Dorothy, and Sophia
Styler, Christopher
Hardcover
Love in the Afternoon, and Evening: Essays and Conversations on Soap Operas
Druckman, Charlotte
Sen, Mayukh
Paperback
Star Wars: Galactic Drinks: From Mandalorian Mocktails to Cantina Cafs, Captivating Beverages Inspired by a Galaxy Far, Far Away!
Sumerak, Marc
Fujikawa, Jenn
Hardcover
Gilmore Girls: The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge: The Official Guide to All the Books
Berlin, Erika
Hardcover
Exquisite Exandria: The Official Cookbook of Critical Role
Marsham, Liz
Critical Role
Szewczyk, Jesse
Hardcover
So Gay for You: Friendship, Found Family, and the Show That Started It All
Moennig, Kate
Hailey, Leisha
Paperback
Supernatural: The Official Cookbook: Burgers, Pies, and Other Bites from the Road
Tremaine, Julie
Hardcover
Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend
Malkoff, Mark
Hardcover
Star Wars: The Mandalorian Cookbook: Official Recipes from the Outer Reaches of the Galaxy
Fujikawa, Jenn
Sumerak, Marc
Hardcover
The Witcher Official Cookbook: Provisions, Fare, and Culinary Tales from Travels Across the Continent
Sarna, Anita
Krupecka, Karolina
Hardcover
Daphne & Me: My Life on Frasier (and a Bit More) (Large Print) (Large Print Edition)
Coben, Isabella Kathryn
Leeves, Jane
Paperback
Survivor Legends: The Players Who Changed the Game (Unofficial & Unauthorized)
Merchant, Shaan
Hardcover
Essentials of Screenwriting: The Art, Craft, and Business of Film and Television Writing
Walter, Richard
Paperback
Fallout: The Official Drinks Book: Post-Apocalyptic Potations for Every Wastelander
Reeder, Cassandra
Kwong, Erin
Hardcover
Doctor Who: 1,001 Nights in Time and Space: Folktales Rescued from Around the Whoniverse
Magrs, Paul
Official Doctor Who Licensed
Cole, Steve
Hardcover
Cinematic Immunity: An Oral History of New York Filmmaking as Told by the Crews That Got the Shot
Nirenberg, Michael Lee
Paperback
Midsomer Murders Location Guide: Discover the Villages, Pubs and Churches Behind the Hit TV Series
Hopkinson, Frank
Paperback
Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for the Simpsons
Reiss, Mike
Klickstein, Mathew
Paperback
Stranger Things: Worlds Turned Upside Down: The Official Behind-The-Scenes Companion
McIntyre, Gina
Hardcover
Goodnight, John Boy: A Celebration of an American Family and the Values That Have Sustained Us Through Good Times and Bad
Giffin, Ralph
Hamner, Earl
Paperback
No Lessons Learned: The Making of Curb Your Enthusiasm as Told by Larry David and the Cast and Crew
Ali, Lorraine
HBO
Hardcover
I Blame Television: Essays on the Pop Culture that Raised, Ruined, and Enraptured Me
Teets, Elizabeth
Paperback
The Mysteries of Twin Peaks: Unlocking the Secrets of David Lynch's Masterpiece
Mathieu, Camille
Chiaramonte, Johan
Hardcover
The Structure of Story: How to Write Great Stories by Focusing on What Really Matters
Hartmann, Ross
Paperback
What's Next: A Backstage Pass to the West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy Ofservice
McCormack, Mary
Fitzgerald, Melissa
Hardcover
My Friend Johnny: The Last 20 Years of a Beautiful Life with Johnny Carson and Friends
Smith, Howard
Hardcover
Star Trek: The Ultimate Trivia Deck: 400 Questions to Test Your Knowledge: Trivia Cards
Pearlman, Robb
Official Star Trek Licensed
Other
The Crafter's Kitchen: An Official Minecraft Cookbook for Young Chefs and Their Families
Berne, Emma Carlson
Mojang Ab
Davidson, Danica
Hardcover
This Book Is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling
Greenberg, Keith Elliot
All Elite Wrestling
Hardcover
The Golden Girls Cookbook: Cheesecakes and Cocktails!: Desserts and Drinks to Enjoy on the Lanai with Blanche, Rose, Dorothy, and Sophia
Styler, Christopher
Hardcover
Tune in for Action: 34 Short-Lived Detective, Western, Espionage and Medical Series of 1950s Syndicated Television
Tucker, David C.
Paperback
The Official Wednesday Cookbook: The Woefully Weird Recipes of Nevermore Academy
Melendez, Jarrett
Mancusi, Mari
Hardcover
Lost (and Found) in Space 2: Blast Off into the Expanded Edition
Mumy, Bill
Cartwright, Angela
Hardcover