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Hal Erickson

b. 1950

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About Hal Erickson

Born 1950. Hal Erickson is an American media historian, journalist, writer, editing staff, historian and media scholar.

Harold "Hal" Erickson (born 1950) is an American media historian who was a senior editor at AllRovi for 15 years starting in 1994 when it was known as "All Movies".

Biography He received a bachelor's degree in acting and directing from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and a master's degree in theater history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has also written several books relating to the history of movies and television as well as many media articles for Encyclopædia Britannica. He lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Books

Military Comedy Films: a Critical Survey and Filmography of Hollywood Releases since 1918, Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Co. Publishers, 2012, The Baseball Filmography, 1915 through 2001, Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, 2002, Encyclopedia of Television Law Shows: Factual and Fictional Series About Judges, Lawyers and the Courtroom, 1948-2008, Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland, 2009, "From Beautiful Downtown Burbank": a Critical History of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, 1968-1973, Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Co., 2009, Sid and Marty Krofft: a Critical Study of Saturday Morning Children's Television, 1969-1993, Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland, 2007, Religious Radio and Television in the United States, 1921-1991: the Programs and Personalities, Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland, 1992, Baseball in the Movies: a Comprehensive Reference, 1915-1991, Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland, 1992, Syndicated Television: the First Forty Years, 1947-1987, Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland, 1989,

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Media historian, journalist, writer, editing staff, historian, media scholar
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Education
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Nicolet High School, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Harold

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hal Erickson?

media historian

When was Hal Erickson born?

Hal Erickson was born on 12 January 1950 in Cincinnati.

What is Hal Erickson's occupation?

Hal Erickson is a media historian, journalist, writer, editing staff, historian and media scholar.

What nationality is Hal Erickson?

Hal Erickson is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hal Erickson

· Wikidata: Q5640754

· DBpedia: Hal Erickson (author)

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