One of the most enduring programs on television, The Simpsons has become well-known for its mix of satire, social critique, and cultural allusions. Since it first aired, the series has lampooned ...

The Simpsons’ Season 4 episode “The Front” hinges on the premise that Bart (Nancy Cartwright) and Lisa (Yeardley Smith) write an episode of “Itchy and Scratchy” that, after some craftiness on their ...

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 ...

Most adults would rather not revisit the humiliations of high school. Larry Doyle revels in them. Inside the jacket of his first novel, "I Love You, Beth Cooper," you won't find a stylish, dignified ...