From: Reviews and Criticism of Vietnam War Theatrical and Television Dramas (http://www.lasalle.edu/library/vietnam/FilmIndex/home.htm) compiled by John K. McAskill, La Salle University (
[email protected]) S3752 THE SIMPSONS (USA, 12/17/1989- ) [ANIMATED TV SERIES] Credits: director, varies ; writer, varies. Cast: (voices of) Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Harry Shearer. Summary: Animated comedy/satire centering on the dysfunctional Simpson family (Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie). Vietnam references center on Principal Skinner and his war experiences. Bart’s friend falls in love [8F22] ( / / ) Bart’s girlfriend [2F04] (11/6/94) Homer’s barbershop quartet [9F21] (9/30/93) I love Lisa [9F13] (3/11/93) Kamp Krusty [8F24] ( / / ) Lisa the beauty queen [9F02] (10/15/92) Lisa’s sax [3G02] (10/19/97) Lisa’s substitute [7F19] (4/25/91) The principal and the pauper [4F23] (9/28/97) Separate vocations [8F15] (2/27/92) Sweet Seymour Skinner’s baadasssss song [1F18] (4/27/94) Team Homer [3F10] (1/6/96) Alexander, Max. “Lots more to ‘Simpsons’ success than ratings” Variety 339 (May 23, 1990), p. S9. Benson, Jim. “‘Simpsons’ exemption nuked” Variety 346 (Feb 24, 1992), p. 86. _________. “‘Simpsons’ surprised syndicated success” Variety 357 (Nov 28, 1994), p. 35+ [2 p.] Buckley, Linda (see under Waters, Harry F.) Corliss, Richard. “‘Simpsons’ forever!” Time 143 (May 2, 1994), p. 77. Davis, Erik. “Toonburbia” Village voice 35 (Feb 27, 1990), p. 51-2. D’hondt, Ivan. “The Simpsons” Plateau 12/2 (1991), p. 9-10. Elm, J. [Simpsons] TV guide 38 (Mar 17-23, 1990), p.