The most common question Mike Reiss has heard from fans of “The Simpsons” over the past 30 years is a simple one: “What’s it like?” What’s it like to write for a classic TV show that’s become a pop ...
J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...
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Over 35 seasons of The Simpsons, we’ve learned about Comic Book Guy. His real name is Jeff Albertson; he’s married to Kumiko; and he can’t resist a 100 tacos for 100 dollars deal, especially if ...
A four-time Emmy winner within his three decades writing for “The Simpsons,” Mike Reiss has directly worked with countless comedy icons. Beyond writing jokes for Johnny Carson, Joan Rivers, Garry ...
Author Alan Siegel's 'Stupid TV, Be More Funny' explores how the long-running show has left a lasting impact on our society After over 35 years on air, it's safe to say The Simpsons has left an ...
It’s been nearly twenty years since the reclusive, mysterious, almost mythical comedy writer John Swartzwelder left “The Simpsons,” and yet, to this day, one of the biggest compliments a “Simpsons” ...
Sometimes books can be a great way to expand your horizons or learn new things. Other times they can just be a fun escape. Anthony Ascione, from Brilliant Books in Traverse City, has a recommendation ...
Initially Laurel Randolph was a food journalist, recipe tester and expert on Instant Pot cookbooks. But somewhere along with way she decided to take aim at our funny bones. She started a “Cooking the ...