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The Simpsons

The Simpsons

Alberti, John

Paperback

Series: TV Milestones

HumorGeneral Sociology

PREORDER - Expected ship date January 26, 2027

ISBN10: 0814348297
ISBN13: 9780814348291
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Published: Jan 26 2027
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.32
Language: English

Television's most influential animated family and the series that changed comedy forever.

There are few families more iconic than Marge, Homer, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson. For more than three decades, The Simpsons has transformed situational comedy and animation for television through its satirical and dark humor, attention to contemporary cultural issues, and ability to adapt to shifting media landscapes. Entering popular culture as parody and satire of the traditional and predictable sitcom, The Simpsons brought a comedic, critical awareness that disrupted television norms and made it a pop culture sensation. The show's unique structure and approach allowed historically taboo subjects such as religion, racism, sexism, homophobia, and labor relations to air on network television for the first time. The longevity of The Simpsons, its transcendence into internet meme culture, and its inspiration of now-ubiquitous satirical animated programs, self-referential sitcoms, and comedy news reflect the immense legacy of this program while cementing its place as a television milestone.

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