Selling Catholicism : Bishop Sheen and the Power of Television.

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When the popularity of Milton Berle's television show began to slip, Berle quipped, ""At least I'm losing my ratings to God!"" He was referring to the popularity of ""Life Is Worth Living"" and its host, Bishop Fulton J. Sheen. The show aired from 19...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Lynch, Christopher Owen
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Lexington : The University Press of Kentucky, 2015.
Subjects:
Sheen, Fulton J. > (Fulton John), > 1895-1979.
Sheen, Fulton J. > (Fulton John), > 1895-1979
Catholic Church > United States > History > 20th century.
Église catholique > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Catholic Church
Life is worth living (Television program)
1900-1999
Television in religion > United States > History.
Christianity and culture > United States > History > 20th century.
Télévision dans la religion > États-Unis > Histoire.
Christianisme et civilisation > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
RELIGION > Christian Theology > General.
Christianity and culture
Television in religion
United States
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 The Shaping of a Medieval Knight for a Modern World; 2 Quest for Stability in the Midst of Change; 3 The Medieval City and the Crusade for the American Ideal; 4 A Television Troubadour Sings His Medieval Lady's Praise; 5 Bishop Sheen's Role Negotiation from Ascetic Bishop to Television Celebrity; 6 Bishop Sheen as Harbinger of an American Camelot; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

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