The first and only complete, fully authorized "biography" of one of TV's most beloved sitcoms, including the first complete viewer's guide to all 158 episodes, as well as special behind-the-scenes trivia and a full chapter concordance. 50 black and white photos.

This novel blends Charles Dickens and characters from his novels into a quest to discover the ending of Dickens' last novel The Mystery of Edwin Drood which was left uncompleted at the author's death in 1870. Ohl's narrator, Francois Daumal nurtures a passion for Dickens. He systematically devours everything Dickens ever wrote, and develops a particular obsession with Edwin Drood. He becomes an expert on the subject, steeped in Dickensian studies, commentaries, critiques of all kinds, from the most specialist to the most exotically alternative. His discovery as a student that his obsession is shared by another, the smoothly urbane and ruthlessly ambitious Michel Mangematin, marks the beginning of a deadly rivalry that will be pursued over the following years with not only academic and worldly success at stake but also love, self-esteem, and even personal identity.

Retells the legend of the poor boy in medieval England who trades his beloved cat for a fortune in gold and jewels and eventually becomes Lord Mayor of London.

Beautifully illustrated with original artwork by the author, this "grownup's picture book" is the story of Dick Brown, a lonely and troubled child of the sixties. His seemingly ordinary childhood, complete with kite-flying and baseball cards, becomes a troubled adolescence of drug problems, women problems, and eventual estrangement from his family. Alone in New York City, Dick makes choices that lead to vivid, compelling changes in his life. You won't soon forget him.

Dick Powell made his film debut in 1932 & soon became popular as a crooner appearing in numerous Warner Bros. musicals. He made a transition to more serious dramatic roles in 1944 with his portrayal of Philip Marlowe in MURDER MY SWEET. With the release of this film, Powell's screen image underwent an extreme revamping, & he began appearing in hardboiled roles in such films as JOHNNY O'CLOCK, CORNERED, RIGHT CROSS, & CRY DANGER. In the early 1950s, Powell successfully turned his talents to directing (SPLIT SECOND, THE ENEMY BELOW, etc.). Subsequently, he became president of the prosperous Four Star TV production company. THE DICK POWELL STORY, illustrated with over 200 photographs, traces the career of this multi-talented Hollywood star. Written by Tony Thomas whose broadcasting career as a writer, producer, & narrator spans forty years. Many of his documentaries have been shown on PBS & the Discovery Channel. He is the author of numerous books including JOEL MCCREA: RIDING THE HIGH COUNTRY & FILM SCORE: THE ART & CRAFT OF MOVIE MUSIC. Joel McCrea book ISBN 1-880756-00-5 is available for $19.95. It contains a complete Joel McCrea Filmography, 160 pages, illustrated with 200 expertly selected photographs. The Film Score Book is available for $19.95, ISBN 1-880756-01-3, 325 pages, An Anthology of 25 celebrated Film Music Composers. Order from Riverwood Press, 1118 W. Magnolia, A-303, Burbank, CA 91506. Add $3.00 for shipping.