Wolff, Perry
Overview
| Works: | 85 works in 154 publications in 1 language and 3,355 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Documentary television programs History Nonfiction television programs Historical television programs Historical reenactments (Television programs) Internet videos Biographies Biographical films Educational television programs Documentary films |
| Roles: | Author, Producer, Author of screenplay, Editor, Author of dialog, Contributor, Writer of accompanying material, Director |
| Classifications: | F204.W5, 917.53 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Perry Wolff
- [Interview with Perry Wolff] by Perry Wolff( Recording )
- [Interview with Perry Wolff] by Perry Wolff( Visual )
- by N.Y.) WCBS/WCBS-TV (New York( )
- [Interview with Judy Crichton] by Judy Crichton( Recording )
Most widely held works by
Perry Wolff
A tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy by
Perry Wolff(
Book
)
10 editions published between 1962 and 1963 in English and held by 1,131 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the TV program of the same name
10 editions published between 1962 and 1963 in English and held by 1,131 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the TV program of the same name
Crucible of empire : the Spanish-American War by
Daniel A Miller(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1999 and 2007 in English and held by 704 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
" ... examines the colorful characters and historic events surrounding this 100-year-old war and its relevance through the 20th century. Using reenactments, interviews with noted authors and popular historians, and more than a dozen newly arranged popular songs from the period, Crucible of empire looks at the influence of race, economics, new technologies and the news media on America's decision to go to war"--Container
5 editions published between 1999 and 2007 in English and held by 704 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
" ... examines the colorful characters and historic events surrounding this 100-year-old war and its relevance through the 20th century. Using reenactments, interviews with noted authors and popular historians, and more than a dozen newly arranged popular songs from the period, Crucible of empire looks at the influence of race, economics, new technologies and the news media on America's decision to go to war"--Container
A tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy : the historic 1962 televised broadcast(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and held by 262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tour through the redecorated White House conducted by Mrs. John F. Kennedy. Dramatizes the meaning and significance of the White House by focusing on figures who lived in the White House and those who contributed to its construction and reconstruction. Discusses the function and administration of the Chief Executive's home and headquarters, as well as the duties and responsibilities of the Presidency. President Kennedy makes a brief appearance
2 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and held by 262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tour through the redecorated White House conducted by Mrs. John F. Kennedy. Dramatizes the meaning and significance of the White House by focusing on figures who lived in the White House and those who contributed to its construction and reconstruction. Discusses the function and administration of the Chief Executive's home and headquarters, as well as the duties and responsibilities of the Presidency. President Kennedy makes a brief appearance
Black history : lost, stolen or strayed by
Bill Cosby(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 1968 and 2005 in English and held by 262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"'Significant.' 'Moving.' 'Devastating.' These are words that were used to describe this news report on African-American history when it aired in July of 1968 ... Featured segments spotlight the changing image of black Americans through film and TV clips ranging from The birth of a nation, to Amos 'n' Andy, to Guess who's coming to dinner; Freedom Day School in Philadelphia, where African-American children were taught about their heritage and racial identity; and some of America's less familiar black heroes, including Daniel Hale Williams, the first doctor to perform open heart surgery in America"--Container
11 editions published between 1968 and 2005 in English and held by 262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"'Significant.' 'Moving.' 'Devastating.' These are words that were used to describe this news report on African-American history when it aired in July of 1968 ... Featured segments spotlight the changing image of black Americans through film and TV clips ranging from The birth of a nation, to Amos 'n' Andy, to Guess who's coming to dinner; Freedom Day School in Philadelphia, where African-American children were taught about their heritage and racial identity; and some of America's less familiar black heroes, including Daniel Hale Williams, the first doctor to perform open heart surgery in America"--Container
Pearl Harbor : December 7, 1941(
Visual
)
6 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 192 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
December 7, 1941: A recreation that incorporates footage of the actual Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
6 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 192 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
December 7, 1941: A recreation that incorporates footage of the actual Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
Images of Jesus(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 1993 and 2016 in English and held by 191 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While Jesus lived, no one made a record of his face. No sketch, no painting, no photograph. The look of Jesus has been created by man. The look of Jesus emerges from the history of art in this Emmy-nominated video
8 editions published between 1993 and 2016 in English and held by 191 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While Jesus lived, no one made a record of his face. No sketch, no painting, no photograph. The look of Jesus has been created by man. The look of Jesus emerges from the history of art in this Emmy-nominated video
World War II with Walter Cronkite(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and held by 122 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Walter Cronkite gives his own fascinating perspective on the war using his experience as a war correspondent in Europe
2 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and held by 122 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Walter Cronkite gives his own fascinating perspective on the war using his experience as a war correspondent in Europe
The Vanishing family : crisis in Black America(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1986 and 2016 in English and held by 68 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focuses on the problems of Black single-parent families in Newark, N.J. In conversations with unmarried parents, Moyers talks about patterns of teen-age pregnancy, the role of welfare, and the changes in values among Black families
6 editions published between 1986 and 2016 in English and held by 68 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focuses on the problems of Black single-parent families in Newark, N.J. In conversations with unmarried parents, Moyers talks about patterns of teen-age pregnancy, the role of welfare, and the changes in values among Black families
Joan Miró by
Joan Miró(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 1986 and 1995 in English and held by 60 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this lecture, Rosamond Bernier presents Miro's life and art, and reminisces about her acquaintance with him
2 editions published between 1986 and 1995 in English and held by 60 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this lecture, Rosamond Bernier presents Miro's life and art, and reminisces about her acquaintance with him
The selling of the Pentagon(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 1971 and 2000 in English and held by 32 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This program takes a critical look at some of the promotional public relations activities of the U.S. Defense Department. It shows businessmen observing war games, officers on lecture tours, films available for rental, and sidewalk displays. The program examines the cost and scope of these activities and questions whether their expense is warranted in peacetime. When broadcast on prime time television, the film caused tremendous controversy
3 editions published between 1971 and 2000 in English and held by 32 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This program takes a critical look at some of the promotional public relations activities of the U.S. Defense Department. It shows businessmen observing war games, officers on lecture tours, films available for rental, and sidewalk displays. The program examines the cost and scope of these activities and questions whether their expense is warranted in peacetime. When broadcast on prime time television, the film caused tremendous controversy
Modern masters by
Rosamond Bernier(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 31 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this lecture, Rosamond Bernier presents Miro's life and art, and reminisces about her acquaintance with him
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 31 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this lecture, Rosamond Bernier presents Miro's life and art, and reminisces about her acquaintance with him
America's darkest day : Pearl Harbor(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 30 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Pearl Harbor : America's darkest day" (2001) goes through various points in question regarding the December 7th, 1941 attack, such as: why were American troops caught completely off-guard?, and did President Roosevelt know the attack was coming? Also, shows actual Japanese footage of the events leading up to the brutal attack. "December 7th" (1943) is Hollywood's reconstruction of the events at Pearl Harbor on the day of the Japanese attack. Historically, the film is accurate in every detail. "Kamikaze" (1961) documents through Allied and Japanese newsreel film, the war in the Pacific from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Includes more Japanese footage from their home front. "Kill That Zero" includes actual cockpit dogfight footage, Japanese footage of aviators in training and the Zero under construction
1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 30 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Pearl Harbor : America's darkest day" (2001) goes through various points in question regarding the December 7th, 1941 attack, such as: why were American troops caught completely off-guard?, and did President Roosevelt know the attack was coming? Also, shows actual Japanese footage of the events leading up to the brutal attack. "December 7th" (1943) is Hollywood's reconstruction of the events at Pearl Harbor on the day of the Japanese attack. Historically, the film is accurate in every detail. "Kamikaze" (1961) documents through Allied and Japanese newsreel film, the war in the Pacific from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Includes more Japanese footage from their home front. "Kill That Zero" includes actual cockpit dogfight footage, Japanese footage of aviators in training and the Zero under construction
The Israelis(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1973 and 2019 in English and held by 27 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shows the complicated temperament and nature of the people in the State of Israel. It is hoped the thousands of Arabs living among the Jews will help pave the way for ultimate peace in the Middle East
4 editions published between 1973 and 2019 in English and held by 27 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shows the complicated temperament and nature of the people in the State of Israel. It is hoped the thousands of Arabs living among the Jews will help pave the way for ultimate peace in the Middle East
The friend; a novel by
Perry Wolff(
Book
)
3 editions published in 1950 in English and held by 24 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
War novel, with emphasis on an incident during the Battle of the Bulge
3 editions published in 1950 in English and held by 24 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
War novel, with emphasis on an incident during the Battle of the Bulge
20 years on the road with Charles Kuralt(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1987 in English and held by 21 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charles Kuralt began his now famous television show On the road in 1967 for CBS. This program, made in 1987, is a compilation of the highlights of twenty years of his television journalism - a touching, funny and sometimes rather amazing look at people and places across the United States
1 edition published in 1987 in English and held by 21 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charles Kuralt began his now famous television show On the road in 1967 for CBS. This program, made in 1987, is a compilation of the highlights of twenty years of his television journalism - a touching, funny and sometimes rather amazing look at people and places across the United States
The Smashing of the Reich(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1983 and 2008 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the fall of the Nazi war machine, from the daylight and night bombings of German industry and cities, to the invasion of Normandy
5 editions published between 1983 and 2008 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the fall of the Nazi war machine, from the daylight and night bombings of German industry and cities, to the invasion of Normandy
20th-century painters : masters of color(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the contributions of Matisse and Picasso to 20th century painting, emphasizing the artists' respective use of color
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the contributions of Matisse and Picasso to 20th century painting, emphasizing the artists' respective use of color
Flags of empires(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collection of World War II documentaries, focusing on the war in the Pacific
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collection of World War II documentaries, focusing on the war in the Pacific
Kamikaze by
Owl City(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1957 and 2011 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documents through Allied and Japanese newsreel film, the war in the Pacific from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima
7 editions published between 1957 and 2011 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documents through Allied and Japanese newsreel film, the war in the Pacific from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima
Impressionism and beyond(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the origins of Impressionism. Presents an overview of important Impressionist painters. Includes a segment on Vincent van Gogh
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the origins of Impressionism. Presents an overview of important Impressionist painters. Includes a segment on Vincent van Gogh
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Related Identities
- Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy 1929-1994
- White House (Washington, D.C.)
- Great Projects Film Company
- CBS News
- Wolff, Leon
- Polin, Daniel B. Author of screenplay Producer
- Miller, Daniel A. Producer Author of screenplay Director
- Sterrett, T. O.
- Linville, Larry 1939-2000
- Elliot, Shawn
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