Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN
by James Andrew Miller, Tom Shales
Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN by James Andrew Miller, Tom Shales holds a well received rating of 3.69 out of 5, based on 9.4K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 763 pages.
About Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN
In the exclusive behind the scenes look, sports fans can unlock the fascinating history of the channel that changed the way people watch and interact with their favorite teams. It began, in 1979, as a mad idea of starting a cable channel to televise local sporting events throughout the state of Connecticut. Today, ESPN is arguably the most successful network in modern television history, spanning eight channels in the Unites States and around the world. But the inside story of its rise has never been fully told-until now. Drawing upon over 500 interviews with the greatest names in ESPN's history and an All-Star collection of some of the world's finest athletes, bestselling authors James Miller and Tom Shales take us behind the cameras. Now, in their own words, the men and women who made ESPN great reveal the secrets behind its success-as well as the many scandals, rivalries, off-screen battles and triumphs that have accompanied that ascent. From the unknown producers and business visionaries to the most famous faces on television, it's all here.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Andrew Miller, Tom Shales |
| Published | 2011 |
| Pages | 763 |
| Genres | Sports, Non-Fiction, History, Business, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 3.69 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,413 |
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What genre is Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN?
Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN is categorized as Sports, Non-Fiction, History, Business. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
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Based on 9.4K reader ratings, Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN has an average score of 3.69 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
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Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN has 763 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN?
Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN was written by James Andrew Miller, Tom Shales. It was first published in 2011.
What is the ISBN for Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN?
The ISBN-13 for Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN is 9780316043010.0.
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