{"product_id":"the-simpsons-john-alberti-9780814348291","title":"The Simpsons","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eTelevision's most influential animated family and the series that changed comedy forever.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are few families more iconic than Marge, Homer, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson. For more than three decades, \u003ci\u003eThe Simpsons\u003c\/i\u003e has transformed situational comedy and animation for television through its satirical and dark humor, attention to contemporary cultural issues, and ability to adapt to shifting media landscapes. Entering popular culture as parody and satire of the traditional and predictable sitcom, \u003ci\u003eThe Simpsons\u003c\/i\u003e brought a comedic, critical awareness that disrupted television norms and made it a pop culture sensation. The show's unique structure and approach allowed historically taboo subjects such as religion, racism, sexism, homophobia, and labor relations to air on network television for the first time. The longevity of \u003ci\u003eThe Simpsons\u003c\/i\u003e, its transcendence into internet meme culture, and its inspiration of now-ubiquitous satirical animated programs, self-referential sitcoms, and comedy news reflect the immense legacy of this program while cementing its place as a television milestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Alberti\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0814348297\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780814348291\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wayne State University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/26\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs","brand":"John Alberti","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49173944336639,"sku":"9780814348291","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-simpsons-john-alberti-9780814348291","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}