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Dec 17, 2014 · Television. How The Simpsons changed TV. By Stephen Dowling 17th December 2014. As the ground-breaking series turns 25, Stephen Dowling reflects on the revolutionary style of comedy its writers...
Nov 25, 2016 · According to Paul A. Cantor, “The Simpsons” provides “the most sophisticated comedy and satire ever to appear on American television.” Alongside the buffoonery of donut-loving, beer-swilling Homer and the antics of young Bart are treatments of some of the most volatile issues in American life.
Jun 24, 2024 · Over more than three decades, “The Simpsons” has transformed from a simple animated short on “The Tracey Ullman Show” into a groundbreaking series that has profoundly influenced pop culture,...
Oct 21, 2021 · More specifically, I argue that, by working elements of spectator culture into the parodic framework of an animated sitcom, The Simpsons has both tapped into and reinforced a cultural sensibility of meta-media humor, which characterized the zeitgeist of young adults in the 1980s and 1990s.
Jul 5, 2007 · A cartoon family whacked America's funny bone in 1989, eventually becoming the longest-running TV comedy ever. As The Simpsons jumps to the big screen this month, not everyone involved—including...
Feb 25, 2013 · While The Simpsons rankled conservatives, Beavis and Butt-head kicked up a much bigger dirt cloud of dust, with critics attacking the crude humor and dangerous behavior exhibited by its two lead...
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Jun 13, 2023 · The Simpsons forever changed the TV climate by pushing the boundaries of animation, revitalizing the sitcom genre, delivering sharp social commentary, incorporating pop culture references, and...
