Discursive Disintegration
Politically engaged, “discursively integrated” comedy has become quite the buzz topic both within the television industry as well as the academy, with all sorts of attention being paid to programs...
View ArticleSimpsonic Business as Usual?
Last night, the opening credit sequence “couch gag” for The Simpsons was a little different. The show turned the gag over to British graffiti artist Banksy, and under his direction, the upbeat Danny...
View ArticleSituation Without Comedy
On November 6, a new episode of The Simpsons took an unexpected turn. While Homer tussles with a new co-worker voiced by Glee star Jane Lynch, Bart partners with brainy classmate Martin to take first...
View ArticleWe’ll Really Miss You, Mrs. K
Springfield was a little sadder when Marcia Wallace passed away on October 25, 2013 at the age of 70. Wallace was beloved for her role as fourth grade Springfield Elementary School teacher, Edna...
View ArticleWhat Are You Missing? Nov 11 – Nov 24
Here are ten or more media industry news items you might have missed recently: 1) The Simpsons are going to… cable! FXX, the recent comedy-focused spin-off of Fox-owned FX network has claimed the first...
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