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Title: The Simpsons
Subtitle: An Uncensored, Unauthorized History
Author: John Ortved
Narrator: Justine Eyre, John Allen Nelson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-19-09
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 113 votes
Genres: Arts & Entertainment, TV & Film
Publisher's Summary:
The Simpsons is one of the most successful shows in the history of television. From its first moment on air, the series' rich characters, subversive themes, and layered humor have resounded deeply with audiences, both young and old, who wanted more from their entertainment than what was being meted out at the time by the likes of Full House, Growing Pains, and Family Matters.
Spawned as an animated short on The Tracy Ullman Show - mere filler on the way to commercial breaks - the series grew from a controversial cult favorite to a mainstream powerhouse, and after 19 years, the residents of Springfield no longer simply hold up a mirror to our way of life; they have ingrained themselves into it.
John Ortved's oral history is the first-ever look behind the scenes at the creation and day-to-day running of The Simpsons, as told by many of the people who make it, including writers, animators, producers, and network executives. It's an intriguing yet hilarious tale, full of betrayal, ambition, and love. Like the family it depicts, the show's creative forces have been riven by dysfunction from the get-go - outsize egos clashing with studio executives and one another over credit for and control of a pop-culture institution.
Contrary to popular belief, The Simpsons did not spring from one man's brain, fully formed, like a hilarious Athena. Its inception was a process, with many parents, and this book tells the story.
Editorial Reviews:
One of the most beloved and successful shows in the history of television, The Simpsons has evolved from a controversial reflection of our lives to a mainstream source of pop culture. John Ortved reveals the events behind the scenes, taking an unflinching look at the betrayal, ambition, and comedy that marked the show's history. Narrators John Allen Nelson and the award-winning Justine Eyre perform the anecdotes from sources such as former Simpsons writer Conan O'Brien, actor Hank Azaria, and media magnate Rupert Murdoch with gusto and believability. Eyre and Nelson capture the nostalgic tone of the oral histories, their vocal stresses and hesitations hinting at both good and bad memories.
Critic Reviews:
"You have to admire all the work that went into this unauthorized history. It's the labor of a disenchanted fan, but a smart, loving fan nonetheless." (
Entertainment Weekly)"As tasty as a pink-glazed donut with sprinkles, as refreshing as a Duff beer and as piquant as a curry slushy from Kwik-E Mart." (
The Washington Post)
