Simpsons Confidential: The Uncensored, Totally Unauthorised History Of The World's Greatest TV Show By The People That Made It (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
This is an excellent read detailing the birth of the show, it's rule over television, and eventual decline. Although somewhat biased against the establishment in the Simpsons hierarchy (Matt Groening, especially) it for the most part presents an even-handed retelling.I am a sucker for these behind-the-scenes, how it gets made stories, and this one doesn't disappoint. The only thing I wish were different is the fact that this is a four year old history, ending somewhere around 2010-11 — right when the show was at it's weakest comedy-wise. It would've been nice for an update tagged on reviewing the show's quasi rebirth in recent years. I agree, the show just wasn't funny 4 years ago; it's made somewhat of a comeback.The one thing I will take away from this tale is a new set of eyes every time I rewatch "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" the first episode of the 2 disc collection of Christmas episodes I pull out every December. It was the first every aired episode of The Simpsons. I never knew that, and it makes it even more special to me.Highly recommended. A great collection of forest person anecdotes about the Simpsons and where it came from. You learn about the culture and climate it was created in and the geniuses that created it and the friendships it destroyed. Oddly, it also contains a long essay on why the Simpsons are no longer as good as it once was laying blame squarely on a few of the shows current producers. Although when I think about it now, it's hard for me to think of more than one memorable Simpsons episode from the past 5 years. Oh well.
What do You think about Simpsons Confidential: The Uncensored, Totally Unauthorised History Of The World's Greatest TV Show By The People That Made It (2009)?
I didn't like the back and forth dialogue and talk from so many. This just wasn't my cup of tea.
—shyshaddix
Good read if you are interested in the background story of the Simpsons
—belmedina
Interesting and funny. A very good look into one of my favorite shows.
—swagg
