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Newspaper

The Gazette

Location

Medina, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1979

Page

8

Lampoon's lampooning upends TV network satire

National Lampoon created a provocative spoof that floods all three TV networks, pushing satire ahead of its usual targets. The piece draws attention for its unconventional order and sharp take in the evolving television landscape.

Joan Hanauer UPI New York National Lampoon Lampoon

Networks imitate Animal House with college comedy push

Three networks rush half hour sitcoms inspired by Animal House with Delta House at ABC leading previews. NBC follows with Brothers and Sisters. CBS offers Co-Ed Fever. Critics note toned down mad genius, predictable frat and sorority antics, and a shift away from true lunacy.

Animal House ABC Delta House Bluto Blutarsky John Belushi Josh Mostel Zerto Bluto Blotto Blutarsky NBC CBS Stephen Furst Flounder Jon Cutler Stanley Zipper Niedermayer Checko Harlan Icky Harlan

Three TV Shows Target Family Viewers Amid Controversy

The piece critiques three new TV shows featuring archetypal characters including the insipid blond bombshell the fierce feminist and a rich youth named Gobo with an adult Jane Rose as a sharp housemother. It notes the family viewing slot aims to lure kids and influence prime time choices while educators warn of television's creeping influence.

Blond Bombshell Hulk Mooney Gobo Jane Rose Miss Rose

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