Take this dazzling tour of rarely seen official art that captures the essence of classic TV shows
Images: The Everett Collection
Most TV and movie fans are familiar with concept art, which depicts the vision a creator has for a project, but you may not be as familiar with the concept of key art. That's the image that emerges once a show's concept has been firmed up, and a lot of work goes into it, so that in just one image, anyone can see exactly what your TV show will be all about.
The key art is primarily used internally to direct all the marketing of new shows, so before you turned on The Brady Bunch or Bonanza, these were the images passed between artists on set to make sure the vibe of each show was always in sync with its creator's vision.
For that reason, these pieces are also rarely seen by the public, which is why key art from classic TV resonates on a whole other level with fans. These true masterpieces capture the essence of classic shows, whether it's Wagon Train or Taxi, expect each piece to be a total trip.
That makes classic TV's key art both a total treasure and an extra wonder, which you'll see for yourself as you tour these dazzling selections below:
The Everett CollectionThe Brady Bunch
The Everett CollectionCaptain Kangaroo
The Everett CollectionThe Dick Van Dyke Show
The Everett CollectionBonanza
The Everett CollectionBonanza
The Everett CollectionTaxi
The Everett CollectionThe Lucy Show
The Everett CollectionBuck Rogers in the 25th Century
The Everett CollectionBattlestar Galactica
The Everett CollectionMork & Mindy
The Everett CollectionThe Banana Splits
The Everett CollectionFantasy Island
The Everett CollectionPolice Woman
The Everett CollectionWagon TrainDid you have a favorite? Tell us in the comments!
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