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Springfield confidential : jokes, secrets, and outright lies from a lifetime writing for The Simpsons / Mike Reiss with Mathew Klickstein ; foreword by Judd Apatow.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780062748034
- ISBN: 0062748033
- Physical Description: xv, 299 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Foreword by Judd Apatow -- Burning question: where is Springfield? -- It begins... -- A brief history of me -- Funny for money -- Meet the writers -- Simpson songs: who writes them, how are they written, and why are there so goddamn many? -- Meet the showrunners -- Meet the cast -- Do you read what fans post on websites? -- Four episodes that changed the world (kinda) -- What do you think of Family Guy? -- Meet the fans -- What do you say to people who say the show has gone downhill? -- Seeing the world with The Simpsons -- Why has the show lasted so long? -- On comedy -- How Krusty became The Critic -- What's the biggest reason The Critic failed? -- A development deal with the devil -- What is the secret of The Simpsons success? -- Doing animated films for cash (not credit) -- The sleazy, nasty world of children's books -- Gay for pay -- Writing for humans again! -- Back to the old tire fire -- It never ends... -- Why are the Simpsons yellow? -- Glossary -- Answers to NPR puzzles -- Acknowledgments -- Image credits -- About the authors. |
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| Subject: | Simpsons (Television program) Television comedy writers. Television comedies. Television writers. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Lehigh Valley Library System. (Show)
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albright Memorial Library | 791.45 REISS (Text) | 50686015366771 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Allentown Public Library | 791.4572 REIS (Text) | 34455006451278 | Adult Nonfiction 1st FL | Available | - |
| Annie Halenbake Ross Library | 791.45 Rei (Text) | 00145027 | ADULT Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Emmaus Public Library | 791.45 REIS (Text) | 36446001964439 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Highland Community Library | 791.45 REI (Text) | 35610000933106 | HGHM Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Indian Valley Public Library | 791.45 Reiss Humor (Text) | 39427103422143 | Nonfiction Room: Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Martin Library | Adults 791.45 REI Arts Literature (Text) | 33454005570387 | 2nd Floor | Available | - |
| Milford Library | 791.45 REI (Text) | 30352101223328 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
| New Castle Public Library | 791.45 Reiss (Text) | 31902005303029 | NWCM Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Whitehall Township Public Library | 791.4572 SIMPSONS REIS (Text) | 36305002821602 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
