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Simpsons

A Cultural History

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

AvMoritz Fink

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From its crudely drawn vignettes on The Tracey Ullman Show to its nearly 700 episodes, The Simpsons has evolved from an alternative programming experiment to a worldwide cultural phenomenon. At 30 seasons and counting, The Simpsons boasts the distinction as the longest-running fictional primetime series in the history of American television. Broadcast around the globe, the show’s viewers relate to a plethora of iconic characters—from Homer, Marge, Lisa, Maggie, and Bart to Kwik-E-Mart proprietor Apu, bar owner Moe, school principal Seymour Skinner, and conniving businessman Montgomery Burns, among many others. In The Simpsons: A Cultural History, Moritz Fink explores the show’s roots, profiles its most popular characters, and examines the impact the series has had—not only its shaping of American culture but its pivotal role in the renaissance of television animation. Fink traces the show’s comic forerunners—dating back to early twentieth century comic strips as well as subversive publications like Mad magazine—and examines how the show, in turn, generated a new wave of animation that changed the television landscape. Drawing on memorable scenes and providing useful background details, this book combines cultural analysis with intriguing trivia. In addition to an appreciation of the show’s landmark episodes, The Simpsons: A Cultural History offers an entertaining discussion of the series that will appeal to both casual fans and devoted aficionados of this groundbreaking program.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2023-10-11
Mått152 x 231 x 14 mm
Vikt367 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieCultural History of Television
Antal sidor262
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781538188163

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AcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Yellow PlanetPART I: FROM COUNTER CULTURE TO COUCH CULTUREChapter 1: “So, We Meet Again, Mad Magazine”: Bart Simpson’s Comics AncestorsChapter 2: Three Men and a Cartoon Show: The Birth of The SimpsonsChapter 3: The Simpsons’ Road to SuccessPART II: SPRINGFIELD ON THE MAPChapter 4: At Home at 742 Evergreen Terrace Chapter 5: A Town Called SpringfieldChapter 6: Pop Culture InstitutionPART III: SIMPSONIZEDChapter 7: The Renaissance of AnimationChapter 8: Merchandising The SimpsonsChapter 9: The Simpsons in Remix CultureConclusion: The Future of The SimpsonsAppendix: 30 Years of Simpsons—30 Landmark EpisodesNotesBibliographyIndexAbout the Author

“This entertaining book provides both scholars and casual fans alike with a great deal of insight into the ways in which The Simpsons has impacted our culture and defined our way of life. Fink effectively demonstrates that The Simpsons is much more than a smart television show; its worldwide popularity is evidence of a unique moment within our globalized culture. The Simpsons is a television series to be celebrated, and Fink’s exploration provides a meaningful analysis of the ways in which the show has influenced our lives.”