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1) Springfield confidential: jokes, secrets, and outright lies from a lifetime writing for the Simpsons
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English
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"The longest-serving writer and producer for "The Simpsons" offers a humorous look at the writing and making of the legendary Fox series that has become one of the most revered artistic achievements in television history." --
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Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
For those of us who love The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show, these names conjure up memories of some of the wittiest, most inspired, and relentlessly hilarious half-hours of animation ever produced. There was a kind of gleeful magic to the shows, a cumulative joy that transcended the crude animation and occasionally muddy sound, and it's this quality that was the essence of the legendary Jay Ward and Bill Scott.
Jay Ward was the magnificent visionary,...
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Language
English
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This book looks at The Simpsons place in the pop culture firmament, from inspirations like Mad magazine to its critical role in the renaissance of animated television. The author recounts the birth of the show, discusses its remarkable merchandising success, and examines the show's popularity as the longest running episodic program in TV history. --
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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
In Cheers: A Cultural History, Joseph J. Darowski and Kate Darowski offer an engaging analysis of the show, providing insights into both the onscreen stories and the efforts behind the scenes to shape this beloved classic. The authors examine the series as a whole but also focus on the shows key characters, narrative arcs, and many themes, ranging from alcoholism to adultery. This volume also provides close looks at how set design, class issues, and...
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Publisher
Smart Pop Books, an imprint of BenBella Books, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Hi Honey, I'm Homo! is the story not only of how subversive queer comedy transformed the American sitcom, from its inception through today, but how our favorite sitcoms transformed, and continue to transform, America"--
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This is a collection of interviews with writers, creators, and show runners of some of the greatest sitcoms of all time, including The Honeymooners, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Cheers, Seinfeld, Frasier, and The Simpsons. The writers discuss their experiences working on some of the most popular--not to mention funniest--shows ever"--
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Publisher
Skyhorse Pub
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
"A guide to living life to the fullest from the undead that offers a humorous look at how to lead a better life by following the lessons of zombies, including how to be adaptable, count blessings, slow down, know when to keep quiet, and learn how to not negotiate."--
