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Foreword by J. Gordon Melton
Introduction
About This Book
Monsters of the Week: Single Episodes
- Individual occurrences of vampire characters in series that do not regularly feature them.
Vampires Among Us: The Series
- Series and miniseries that regularly feature vampires.
Prominent Bite: Telefilms and Pilots
- Made-for-TV movies, and pilot presentations that are not considered part of a series.
Drawn to Vampires: Animation
- Lists all cartoon and anime programming where vampires are found.
Myths and Truths: Documentaries and Reality TV
- Factual programming and unscripted television series that feature the undead.
Artistic Endeavors: Variety Programming and TV Specials
- Talk shows; sketch comedy; television specials; children’s programming.
What’s in a Name? Non-Traditional Vampires
- Energy drainers, succubi, and other vampire-like creatures (from all categories).
Take a Breather: No Vampires Here!
- Catch-all collection of productions thought to feature vampires which do not.
Non-English Programming
- The vampire myth is universal; these productions come from several foreign countries.
A Trivial Pursuit
- Interesting facts and statistics compiled during the research and review phase.
Appendices and Index
Appendix 2: Country Acronym Legend
Appendix 3: Adaptations of Classic Literature and Popular Fiction
Appendix 4: Top Rated Productions
Appendix 5: Lowest Rated Productions
Appendix 6: Yearly Breakdown
Appendix 7: Web Series
Index of Main Program Titles