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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blond Bombshell
Hulk
Mooney
Gobo
Jane Rose
Miss Rose
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Lemmon
Chris
Miles
Sabolcik
Bing Crosby
Mary Frances
Suzi Cooper
Larry Anderson
Harlan Ramsey
Suzi
Ronald Randy Brooks
Amana
Ation, Inc
Microwavetoven
Lynda Carter
Hollywood
Ees
American Cancer Society
Sauerkraut
Medina County Foods
W. 130Th St. Hinckley
Ohio
Pearl RD
Bagley
Wooster
Center
Ilay
Stainless Steel
Intenor
Orgeta
Amana Adata
Sant Te
Montes
Mir
Medina
Brunsjcleve
Wadsworth
AXRON