The Simpsons has long been famous for its uncanny ability to sketch cultural and financial shifts before they happen. In ...

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From The Flintstones in the 1960s to Arcane in the 2020s, these are the absolute best animated TV shows from each decade of the past 60 years.

Harry Shearer, the comedian, writer, actor (This Is Spinal Tap) and ubiquitous voice on The Simpsons, ventures into political satire in his new album, Songs of the Bushmen (Courgette Records). The CD ...

When it comes to fan-favorite television, few things are as universally beloved as comedy shows that can make viewers laugh out loud with each new creative episode. The best among these go beyond ...

In our digital times as we are inundated with YouTube videos, memes and social media, satire is everywhere, but it can be more damaging to people's reputations than direct criticism, according to new ...

Satire—the coupling of criticism and humor—has been a popular means to add a seemingly lighthearted touch to somewhat sensitive topics. For example, Saturday Night Live parodied quarterback Tom Brady ...

The Simpsons is easily the most successful animated show of all-time, and one of the more influential comedy shows as well. “Adult animation” as a genre did not exist before Matt Groening’s brilliant ...