1st Edition

Daytime Television Programming

By Marilyn J. Matelski Copyright 1991

    Daytime Television Programming (1991) provides a practical understanding of daytime television formats, viewer demographics, and programming strategy. It compares daytime genres to their evening counterparts, discusses the effects of demographics on daytime programming, analyses investment yields, and highlights audience expectations. Discussions of specific daytime shows teach techniques necessary to overcome the enormous creative challenges in building a successful daytime lineup.

    1. A Brief History  2. Talk Shows/News Magazines  3. Games Shows  4. Soap Operas  5. Children’s Programming  6. Specialized Fare  7. Putting It All Together

    Biography

    Marilyn J. Matelski