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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On the Season 28 premiere of "The Simpsons," Mr. Burns wants Maggie Simpson to help put on a variety show. (Fox) Some TV comedies provide glorious lore about their stars' clashing egos or wacky ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When Mike Reiss was a kid growing up in Bristol, he loved “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and dreamed of being one of the comedy writers as portrayed in the ‘60s TV series. “I wanted to be Buddy Sorrell, the ...

The Simpsons has been a part of North American culture for decades, with Homer, Marge, Lisa, Bart, and Maggie taking viewers ...