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- Stupid TV, be more funny : how the golden era of the Simpsons changed television--and America--forever / by Siegel, Alan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."This comprehensive account of the meteoric rise of The Simpsons combines incisive pop culture criticism and interviews with the show's creative team that take readers inside the making of an American phenomenon during its most influential decade, the 1990s. The Simpsons is an American institution. But its status as an occasionally sharp yet ultimately safe sitcom that's still going after 33 years on the air undercuts its revolutionary origins. The early years of the animated series didn't just impact Hollywood, they changed popular culture. It wasn't a watercooler show; it was a show that altered the way we talked around the watercooler, in school hallways, and on the campaign trail, by bridging generations with its comedic sensibility and prescient cultural commentary. In STUPID TV, BE MORE FUNNY, writer Alan Siegel reveals how the first decade of the show laid the groundwork for the series' true influence. He explores how the show's rise from 1990 to 1998 intertwined with the supposedly ascendent post-Cold War America, turning Fox into the juggernaut we know today, simultaneously shaking its head at America's culture wars while finding itself in the middle of them. By packing the book with anecdotes from icons like Conan O'Brien and Yeardley Smith, Siegel also provides readers with an unparalleled look inside the making of the show. Through interviews with the show's legendary staff and whip-smart analysis, Siegel charts how The Simpsons developed its singular sensibility throughout the '90s, one that was at once groundbreakingly subversive for a primetime cartoon and shocking wholesome. The result is a definitive history of The Simpsons' most essential decade"--
- Subjects: Television criticism and reviews.; Simpsons (Television program); Simpsons (Television program); Animated television programs; Television comedies;
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- Bucket. by Rycroft, Rebecca,film director.; Stone, Frog,actor.; Margolyes, Miriam,actor.; Beacham, Stephanie,actor.; All3Media International (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Frog Stone, Miriam Margolyes, Stephanie BeachamOriginally produced by All3Media International in 2017.BUCKET is a comedy about a mother-daughter relationship on the road to resolve the past that's made their present tense. For her 70th birthday, Mim Morgenstein wants her only child Fran to drive them on "the mini-break they never had." Fran obliges, but no good deed goes unpunished. After a childhood dream is ruined for the second time, Fran vows never to go anywhere with her mother again, but Mim has a devastating trump card up her sleeve. She's dying.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Motion pictures, British.; Action and adventure films.; Television comedies.; Television series--Great Britain.; Motion pictures--Europe.;
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- Queer eye : love yourself, love your life / by Porowski, Antoni,author.; Berk, Bobby,author.; Bond, Gavin,photographer.; Brown, Karamo,author.; Crew, Denise,photographer.; France, Tan,author.; Harel, Monica Corcoran,author.; Monica Corcoran Harel,illustrator.; Van Ness, Jonathan,author.;
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- Subjects: Queer eye (Television program); Conduct of life.; Self-acceptance.; Self-esteem.;
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- Garrow's law. [videorecording] / by Armstrong, Alun.; Barlow, Dominic.; Graves, Rupert,1963-; Lydon, Peter.; Marchant, Tony,1959-; Marshal, Lyndsey.; Russell, Stephen.; Wayling, Damian.; Acorn Media (Firm); British Broadcasting Corporation.;
Andrew Buchan, Alun Armstrong, Lyndsey Marshal, Rupert Graves.The true tale of William Garrow, who acted as counsel for the accused, introducing the 'innocent until proven guilty' theory to London's Old Bailey.PG.DVD, widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital stereo sound.
- Subjects: Garrow, William, Sir, 1760-1840; Criminals; Historical television programs.; Lawyers; Legal television programs.; Television programs.;
- © c2010., Acorn Media,
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- Sense and Sensibility. by Alexander, John,film director.; Wakefield, Charity,actor.; Stevens, Dan,actor.; Morrissey, David,actor.; Cooper, Dominic,actor.; Morahan, Hattie,actor.; McTeer, Janet,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Charity Wakefield, Dan Stevens, David Morrissey, Dominic Cooper, Hattie Morahan, Janet McTeerOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2008.From acclaimed writer Andrew Davies comes this enchanting new adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel about love and marriage. Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve when she falls in love with the charming but unsuitable John Willoughby, ignoring her sister Elinor's warnings. Elinor, sensitive to social convention, struggles to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Will the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love?Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Romance.; Historical films.; Television series--Great Britain.;
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- North & South. by Percival, Brian,film director.; Coyle, Brendan,actor.; Denby-Ashe, Daniela,actor.; Joyner, Jo,actor.; Manville, Lesley,actor.; Armitage, Richard,actor.; Evans, Rupert,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Brendan Coyle, Daniela Denby-Ashe, Jo Joyner, Lesley Manville, Richard Armitage, Rupert EvansOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2004.Elizabeth Gaskell's tale of love across the social divide is brought to life in Sandy Welch's four-part adaptation. When Margaret Hale exchanges her rural life for a northern mill town, she witnesses first hand the poverty of the working classes. She also meets mill-owner John Thornton, who she initially despises, while he finds her willful and proud. When the workers of Milton call a strike, Margaret takes their side, and the two are brought into deeper conflict. As events spiral out of control, Margaret - to her surprise - begins to fall in love with Thornton.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Romance.; Historical films.; Television series--Great Britain.;
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- The First Team. by Beesley, Damon,film director.; Morris, Iain,film director.; Geere, Chris,actor.; McMullen, Jack,actor.; Short, Jake,actor.; Ali-Yebuah, Shaquille,actor.; Kari, Tamla,actor.; Arnett, Will,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Chris Geere, Jack McMullen, Jake Short, Shaquille Ali-Yebuah, Tamla Kari, Will ArnettOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2020.Starring six-time Emmy nominee Will Arnett and Chris Geere, this sharp character comedy follows the off-the-pitch escapades of three Premier League footballers.According to his teammates, new American signing Mattie is a snob – because he went to university. Benji is a self-professed ladies’ man. Who still lives with his mum. Jack is so neurotic he won’t buy toilet paper, because he’s embarrassed about people knowing he excretes. And they all live in fear of Olivia, the team’s press manager who can make or break them. Packed with expertly executed comic set-pieces, THE FIRST TEAM is a relatable comedy that just happens to be set in a football club. So, whether you’re an avid football fan or not, you’ll love these ordinary boys trying to make their way in an extraordinary world.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Sports.; Television series--Great Britain.;
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- Paint [videorecording] / by Ciara Renée,1990-actor.; Brant, Peter,film producer.; Maydew, Sam,film producer.; McAdams, Brit,film director,screenwriter.; McLendon-Covey, Wendi,1969-actor.; Watkins, Michaela,1971-actor.; Wilson, Owen,1968-actor.; Balcony 9 Productions,production company.; Blue Creek Pictures,production company.; Elevation Pictures,publisher.; IFC Films,production company.; Silver Lining Entertainment (Firm),production company.; White Birch Films,production company.;
Owen Wilson, Michaela Watkins, Wendi McLendon-covey, Ciara Renee, Lusia Strus, Stephen Root.Carl Nargle, Vermont's #1 public television painter is convinced he has it all: a signature perm, custom van, and fans hanging on his every stroke ... until a younger, better artist steals everything (and everyone) Carl loves.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13; for drug use, smoking, sexual and suggestive material.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
- Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Painters; Public-access television; Television personalities;
- For private home use only.
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- The answer is ... : reflections on my life / by Trebek, Alex,1940-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.For over three decades, Jeopardy! host and television icon Alex Trebek had resisted appeals to write a book about his life. Yet when he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, he was moved by the overwhelming amount of support from fans and felt compelled to finally share his story. In 'The Answer Is ... ' Trebek reflects on his life and career, and provides his thoughts on a range of topics, including marriage, parenthood, education, success, spirituality, and philanthropy. Trebeck was born in Sudbury, ON, and began his career working for the CBC.
- Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Trebek, Alex, 1940-; Jeopardy (Television program); Television personalities; Television programs; Television quiz shows.;
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- The answer is [sound recording] ... : reflections on my life / by Trebek, Alex,1940-author,narrator.; Jennings, Ken,narrator.; Simon & Schuster Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Ken Jennings and the author.For over three decades, Jeopardy! host and television icon Alex Trebek had resisted appeals to write a book about his life. Yet when he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, he was moved by the overwhelming amount of support from fans and felt compelled to finally share his story. In 'The Answer Is ... ' Trebek reflects on his life and career, and provides his thoughts on a range of topics, including marriage, parenthood, education, success, spirituality, and philanthropy. Trebeck was born in Sudbury, ON, and began his career working for the CBC.
- Subjects: Biographies.; Audiobooks.; Autobiographies.; Trebek, Alex, 1940-; Jeopardy (Television program); Television personalities; Television programs; Television quiz shows.;
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