Why Teevee Sucks (The Book)

“Mr. Blackheart?” – Lisa Simpson “Yes, my pretty?” – Mr. Blackheart “Are you an ivory dealer?” – Lisa Simpson “Little girl, I’ve had lots of jobs in my day, whale hunter, seal clubber, president of the FOX Network, and like most people, yeah, I’ve dealt a little ivory.” – Mr. Blackheart A few weeks ago, a reader (thanks Steve!) e-mailed me with a PDF copy of an unpublished book written by a longtime television writer named Andrew Nicholls.  Nicholls and Darrell Vickers, his writing partner, have been typing away for television since the 80s, including a number of recognizable titles…

Quote of the Day

“Flanders, I thought I was your plow man!” – Homer Simpson “Uh, Homer, why don’t you plow it again.” – Ned Flanders “Forget it, pal!  I don’t need your phony baloney job.  I’ll take your money, but I’m not gonna plow your driveway.” – Homer Simpson