Encyclopedia of Television Theme Songs

Robinson's collection of 1,000 A to Z classic TV show jingles is presented in brief paragraphs that include the central characters of the show and the actors who portrayed them; the theme song and who wrote and performed it; and a summary of what the show was about--just enough to jog the memory and start the reels rolling in one's head. A good book to bring back smiles and personal memories associated with the shows that, for most Americans, personify pop culture. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Mark A. Robinson holds a degree in theater from the State University of New York at Cortland. A teacher and published author, he has also served as theatre critic for an Omaha-based website. He lives in New York.