Cheers: A Cultural History

A fascinating look into one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time, Cheers: A Cultural History examines the early struggles of the show to find an audience to its multiple Emmy wins. This book also takes a look at the shows memorable cast of characters, from Sam and Diane to Carla, Woody, Norm, Cliff, and Frasier.

Author: Joseph J. Darowski, Kate Darowski
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 07/02/2019
Pages: 246
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9781538113875
ISBN10: 1538113872
BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Television | Genres | Comedy
- Performing Arts | Comedy
- Performing Arts | Television | Reference

About the Author
Joseph J. Darowski teaches English at Brigham Young University and is the editor of the Ages of Superheroes essay series, which has volumes on Superman, Wonder Woman, the X-Men, the Avengers, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, and the Justice League. He is the author of X-Men and the Mutant Metaphor: Race and Gender in the Comic Books (2014) and coauthor of Frasier: A Cultural History (2017), both published by Rowman & Littlefield. Kate Darowski has a master's degree from Parsons School of Design, where she studied the history of decorative arts and design, with an emphasis on twentieth-century modern design and pop culture in design. She attended Brigham Young University-Hawaii, where she majored in cultural studies. She has written about design for Modern Magazine. With her brother, Joseph, she is the coauthor of Frasier: A Cultural History (Rowman & Littlefield, 2017).