The book is an attempt to put a human face on one of the most maligned creatures in broadcasting - the Censor! Each network has them; unseen, unrecognized, unsung. Well, they're not really a bunch of pinch-faced prudes in green eye shades wielding blue pencils. They're hard working, dedicated professionals trying to make television acceptable to a large and culturally diverse audience and, not incidentally, to keep the FCC and the U.S. Congress off the backs of their employers.And it is not easy, for he (or she) catches it from all sides - the creative community that wants to push the envelope - management that wants ratings and increased profits - special interest groups interested in their image - educators who want a classroom and preachers who expect a catechism. Did I say the censor was also a juggler, balancing those interests without compromising the creativity or diluting the entertainment value?There has never been a book written form the viewpoint of a censor. Until now. The book is semi-autobiographical, based on my forty years in the business (twelve with Saturday Night Live!). Eddie Murphy, Billy Crystal, Gilda Radner, Ronald Reagan, Groucho Marx, Bing Crosby: I knew them all. The book tells about them and about censoring, with hopes that the reader will be entertained, but also acknowledge a deeper appreciation of the standards we were attempting to uphold. Sometimes successfully!

Saturday Night Live: Equal Opportunity Offender: The Uncensored Censor

Biographies & Memoirs

Clotworthy, William G.

Arts & Literature

1st Book Library

Homes and Libraries of the Presidents identifies, describes, and provides sources of additional information to almost one hundred homes, libraries, and museums that commemorate one or more of the presidents of the United States. Each president's life and home is put into personal and historical context. The book has three sections and contains 121 b&amp;w figures and 37 color plates. 
Section one provides an overview of the historical significance of presidential homes and museums, discusses restoration and preservation efforts, and traces the federal governments' role, through the National Park Service and the National Archives, in administering and maintaining these sites. 
Section two-the most extensive part of the book-presents short anecdotal biographies of each President, followed by a description of the relevant home, museum or library sites. Basic location and access information is also provided for each site. 
Section three identifies sources of additional information related to the theme of the book, as well as a list of presidential birthplaces, burial sites, and other attractions associated with the presidents.

Homes and Libraries of the Presidents: An Interpretive Guide (Mcdonald & Woodward Guide to the American Landscape)

Reference

University Of Nebraska Press

This book identifies, provides the location of, and briefly describes over 1000 places that are associated with the Presidents of the United States. The directory includes extant sites directly associated with the presidents, such as birthplaces, marriage sites, homes, battlefields, places of business, churches, libraries, and burial sites, as well as commemorative sites such as monuments, memorials, and public and private institutions. Entries are arranged by President, in chronological order according to a president's first association with a site. The location and significance of each site are described briefly. Basic chronological data are provided for each president. Appendices list colleges attended by the presidents and presidential sites by state and country. A bibliography lists the most useful books available on presidential sites. The book is the most complete, readily accessible, and convenient-to-use directory available on presidential sites. It will serve as both a reference volume and traveller's companion for those wanting rapid and easy access to a comprehensive listing of presidential sites.This book should be especially in demand and useful as interest in presidential history and sites grows.

Presidential Sites: A Directory of Places Associated with Presidents of the United States

History

Americas

In the Footsteps of George Washington identifies, describes, and provides access information about the more than 250 publicly accessible sites that commemorate the life and legacy of the first president of the United States. This book provides travelers with a roadmap to retrace many of the events and experience many of the places that made up the life of this notable man. -- An unusual biography places emphasis on the travels of George Washington

In the Footsteps of George Washington: A Guide to Places Commemorating Our First President

Travel

Identifying and describing some 100 publicly accessible homes, libraries, and museums of US presidents, this guide includes b&amp;w and color photos, maps, directions, and information on fees, times, and contacts for each site. The author has written other books on presidential sites. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Homes and Libraries of the Presidents: An Interpretive Guide (Guides to the American Landscape Series)