[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'204972\' date=\'Dec 28 2008, 09:10 PM\']
Brian, how much detail does that book go into concerning television? Does it go into much detail or gloss over its existence?
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The book mentions when a theatre became a TV or radio studio, and occasionally will give a couple of shows originating from said theatre.
There is a photo of the Elysee in 1975 with the "Pyramid" marquee, and the floor plans of the Gallo Opera House (CBS 52 / Studio 54 disco) are the CBS floor plans (indicating control booth and camera areas).
I wouldn't say it goes into huge detail broadcast-wise, but to me that didn't make the book any less desirable.
As an aside, some years back when taping a show in New York, I had lunch with the author of the book. During our walk, we went past the Brooks Atkinson as they were loading a play into the theatre, and were able to sneak into the stage door. It was neat to hear the history of the place from him as we stood there.