A detailed discussion of the fourth major network, told from the perspective of a pioneering entrepreneur swamped by bigger competitors (as befits many other industries). Detailed facts are bolstered by interviews with the folks who worked for the network and its founder and leader, engineering pioneer Allen Du Mont. Also outlined are the stories of the important shows and personalities who first achieved stardom on the DuMont network, including Jackie Gleason, Ernie Kovacs, Sid Caesar and Fulton Sheen. An important book for those looking to learn more about an almost forgotten facet of American television history.