The Ultimate Fan's Guide to Scarecrow and Mrs. King Paperback – September 20, 2023

This is an excellent, well-researched book on the 1980s Kate Jackson and Bruce Boxleitner romantic comedy, spy caper TV show. It is lovingly put together. Contains unique behind-the-scenes photographs, episode details, fun facts and great interviews.

This was a meticulously researched opus that answered many of the questions that had been lingering in the back of my mind about "Scarecrow and Mrs. King."For instance: "Why did Amanda get a total makeover in Season 2?" As it turned out, the haircut was due to the lingering effects of a hair-related trauma from Season 1. I admit I didn't like the makeover because it seemed a little too trendy for the lovable housewife. I have always felt that TV producers and actors try too hard to keep up with the latest trends and end up changing things that shouldn't be changed. "Change for the sake of change" is never a good thing. I also remember not liking the show as much in Seasons 3 and 4 because they changed the tone of it and it lost some of its humor. I remember Kate Jackson saying to Joan Rivers that she wanted to make Amanda "less silly." The book covers all these changes with great precision, also reminding the reader of CBS' disastrous decision to move it from Monday nights to Friday nights in its final season. The time slot of a show should only be changed if absolutely necessary because a show becomes part of the viewers' experience on a certain night which cannot necessarily be transferred to another night.This book offers an in-depth breakdown of each episode, including the filming locations, a detailed comparison between the previous versions of a script and what was actually shot, and so on. There are also chapters dedicated to each of the major stars and many of the guest stars and behind-the scenes people as well. There's even a section with pictures of the lunchboxes, refrigerator magnets, and other things that were seen in the show. The book was written with such love that it's a joy to read, and I felt as if I had been transported back to the 80's.Most of the cast members seemed to have fond memories of their time on the show. "We really became a family," recalled Kate Jackson. The book confirms what any perceptive viewer could see: it was a top-notch production with high-caliber talent.I had no idea this show had such a dedicated following until I read this book. That was a pleasant surprise for me. I'm glad the show hasn't been forgotten. In today's era of putrid, low-IQ "woke" trash, we may just have to derive our entertainment from the gems of the past."Scarecrow and Mrs. King" had one of the greatest musical scores as well, and the show itself actually lived up to the score on many occasions. "Life of the Party" and "Delirious On Arrival" were, by far, two of the best episodes, and I was thrilled to read more about them in this wonderful book.The book was written by three lifelong fans of the show who recall their experiences with the showvin three separate chapters. "I never missed an episode," confessed Taya Johnston. It shows. Great read!

This is truly the ultimate fan guide for Scarecrow and Mrs. King. It is so well put together and the amount of detail in it is unbelievable. There is a 2 page spread on every single episode with details you would likely never notice on your own. There are beautiful full color pictures and interviews with the actors. If you love this show, you will definitely want to get this book!

As a long time fan of the TV show, "Scarecrow and Mrs. King", I was beyond excited to receive my copy of this book! It is so well written and organized. It is CHOCK FULL of interesting facts, tidbits, never before seen pictures, and so much more! Each episode is discussed in great detail, including changes in dialogue from first drafts of the scripts to the shooting drafts! Every time I open the book, I find new things that make me giddy with excitement! And can we talk about the interviews for a moment? WOW! I personally love knowing all about the behind scene things when it comes to movies and tv shows. This book provides the inner workings of the minds of the biggest stars, producers, and directors that worked on creating this masterpiece of a show. It's amazing and brings with it a whole new level of respect and excitement for the creative minds that worked on the show in the 1980's, something I never thought was possible.One bit of advice I do have once you have purchased this amazing book.......don't open it until you have time to look at it cover to cover because once you read the first word in the book, you're hooked and won't be able to put it down! Huge kudos to all the people that devoted such time and love to this project. You have created a masterpiece that we ALL can love and enjoy now and for years to come!

What a fun and enjoyable read! So much information I never knew before and the episode guides are wonderful. Tons of new interviews, tons of behind-the-scenes pictures, and the list goes on. Beautifully written, clear and concise. A MUST-HAVE for any fan of Scarecrow and Mrs. King.

This book is the best I have ever read about a television program. It covers so many different areas and is hard to put down. The behind-the-scenes information is delightful and intriguing. The photographs are amazing, and the interviews are mesmerizing. I love the nostalgia of seeing items from Amanda's kitchen! As a kid, my family had several of those knick-knacks and it brought back a ton of wonderful memories...

This is truly an encyclopedia of all things Scarecrow and Mrs King, from the incredible detail of its episode synopses to the breathtaking range of interviews with stars, guests stars and crew to the fanciful photo collection of memorabilia and set design. Every page brings some fresh detail that even the biggest show fan will find new and fascinating. It comes at everything from so many angles of interest that it's almost impossible to take in.To call this simply a fan guide is doing it a disservice, running the risk of lumping it in with all those other cheap publications where someone has thrown together tabloid stories and a few photos. This is truly a labor of love by a trio of dedicated fans; the love of the show shines through on every page. Real fans should snap this up.

Perfect companion for the SMK devotees. Behind the scene photos. Intense episode guide. Interviews of the cast. The book is worth the money. In fact worth buying a second copy just in case the first becomes worn.

This is truly an encyclopedia of all things Scarecrow and Mrs King, from the incredible detail of its episode synopses to the breathtaking range of interviews with stars, guests stars and crew to the fanciful photo collection of memorabilia and set design. Every page brings some fresh detail that even the biggest show fan will find new and fascinating. It comes at everything from so many angles of interest that it's almost impossible to take in.To call this simply a fan guide is doing it a disservice, running the risk of lumping it in with all those other cheap publications where someone has thrown together tabloid stories and a few photos. This is truly a labor of love by a trio of dedicated fans; the love of the show shines through on every page. Real fans should snap this up.

This is a wonderful detailed book about the series made by real fans. It has lots of background info, detailed episode guides with lists of the locations they were filmed. There are great interviews with actors, show runners and crew members working on the show. The love and dedication that were put into this book can be found on every single page. It's worth every cent/penny! If you're a fan of the show it's a real must have!

Magnifique livre pour les fans de la série Scarecrow and Mrs king (les deux font la paire), on y apprend pleins pleins de secrets 💗

Arrived a day early than expected in perfect condition.Highly recommend this keepsafe for Scarecrow and Mrs King fans. I'm really enjoying reading this. Every thing you would want including interviews with Bruce Boxleitner and Kate Jackson

Bible de la série indispensable pour tous fans