HT4527 After copying my iTunes library across from an external drive it does not show in iTunes. Why?

My old computer died. I had my iTunes library backed up to an external drive. I have followed the steps outlined and moved the itunes folder from the external to the music folder on my new imac. I have checked that the addres is correct but when I opened itunes non of my music shows up. I can find a track file click on it and then it will open up, play and stay in itunes. But I would spend the rest of my life importing the songs one by one. Help ?

Thank you for your prompt response - I did as you said and did a drag and drop into the iTunes window - it imported and got my album art from the net. When I started Itunes with the shift key down I was prompted to choose a library but since I copied over the media folder and not the library folder I was unable to select that so I guess I will have to create a new library and add in all the music, videos, etc. unless I wait for my laptop and export the library or at least that seems to be the case? In short, all my data (iTunes media folder) is on my external drive and can be added to the blank iTunes screen but I can not choose a library folder. Is there anyway around completely making all those playlists again? I am not sure my laptop will survive the shop with data intact and really hate to start over on those.
In an unrelated question - I collect old TV shows from the 1950's. Can I make playlists within the home video folder somehow? In other words like one for Quiz shows, one for comedies, one for police and detective shows, etc. while I am remaking all my playlists for my music if I end up having to go that route?
Once again thank you for helping me out. I am not too Itunes savvy and really appreciate you taking the time to answer.

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