DescriptionCharlie's Angels, The Love Boat, Dynasty, Melrose Place, Beverly Hills 90210, Hart to Hart, The Mod Squad - Aaron Spelling is one of the most successful showmen of all time. No one else has produced as many television programs nor enjoyed such longevity - 35 years and still counting since Spelling's first production. His story is personal, revealing, and filled with memories of such Hollywood greats as Michelle Pfeiffer, Heather Locklear, Sharon Stone, and Nick Nolte. Spelling opens the door to his backstage world with candid observations about the TV business. This is an inspiring rags to riches story of a poor Jew from Texas who overcame insurmountable odds to become the most successful TV producer ever.
DescriptionSteve Allen does so many things he's the only man listed on every one of the yellow pages, jokes longtime friend singer Andy Williams. The multitalented Allen is a comedian, political activist, author of more than 40 books and over 4, 500 songs, pianist, singer, actor, and winner of many, many awards, including those won for the PBS series Meeting of Minds and for the late-night television institution that he originated - The Tonight Show . For Allen, "funny" runs in the family - his mother and father were a traveling comedy team. And it's with them that his autobiography begins, as Allen retells the unforgettable success story that is his life.
DescriptionWhen the network decides to revive its old show The Murder Game, Steve Allen's wife Jayne Meadows is willing to try her hand at solving imaginary homicides on prime-time television. The game turns deadly, however, as one by one the stars actually get killed. The program's ratings soar with each new victim, but Steve and Jayne must take it upon themselves to find out who the killer is...before their bodies can cause an increase in viewership! Steve Allen, the genius behind the acclaimed show Meeting of Minds, takes us on a very different comic ride as we play along with The Murder Game .
