Springfield Confidential

Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for The Simpsons

De: Mike Reiss, Mathew Klickstein

Narrado por: Mike Reiss

In celebration of The Simpsons 30th anniversary, the show’s longest-serving writer and producer offers a humorous look at the writing and making of the legendary Fox series that has become one of the most revered artistic achievements in television history.

Four-time Emmy winner Mike Reiss - who has worked on The Simpsons continuously since episode one in 1989 - shares stories, scandals, and gossip about working with America’s most iconic cartoon family ever. Reiss explains how the episodes are created and provides an inside look at the show’s writers, animators, actors, and celebrity guests. He answers a range of questions from Simpsons fans and die-hards and reminisces about the making of perennially favorite episodes.

In his freewheeling, irreverent comic style, Reiss reflects on his lifetime inside The Simpsons - a personal highlights reel of his achievements, observations, and favorite stories. Springfield Confidential exposes why Matt Groening decided to make all of the characters yellow; dishes on what it’s like to be crammed in a room full of funny writers 60 hours a week; and tells what Reiss learned after traveling to 71 countries where The Simpsons is watched (ironic note: there’s no electricity in many of these places); and even reveals where Springfield is located! He features unique interviews with Judd Apatow, who also provided the foreword, and Conan O'Brien, as well as with Simpsons legends Al Jean, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and more.

Like Cary Elwes’ As You Wish, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong’s Seinfeldia, and Chris Smith’s The Daily Show: An Oral History, Springfield Confidential is a funny, informational, and exclusive look at one of the most beloved programs in all of television land.

©2018 Reiss Entertainment, Inc. (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers

Laugh out loud!

This was the first book that truly made me laugh out loud. It's full of jokes, inside stories, and great lies. I loved it.

Excellent!

An excellent insight into one of the funniest families in America, highly recommended for all the Simpsons fans.

The hilarity hurts!

It was a fun listen. I’m a big Simpsons fan, so it was as interesting and Mike’s take and view of things, while at times can be dark, is funny and entertaining.

very very enjoyable.

I really enjoyed listening to this. the Simpsons stuff was great, and all the stuff about this guy's life was brilliant too.

I'm sad it's over!

The book was amazing. Narration couldn't have been better either! Totally recommend for any simpsons fan!

Interesting and hilarious

I laughed out loud frequently listening to this audiobook. Mike Reiss is an awesome narrator and his delivery of the jokes had me cracking up. As a lifelong Simpsons fan, hearing the stories behind some of my favorite episodes and characters was really interesting. I highly recommend this book to all Simpsons fans!

loved this so much!

brilliant! From beginning to end Mike Reiss delivered the goods!! i have been a Simpson's fan since the Christmas Special in 1989 and not missed an episode (except when stupid football delayed the airing and there was no DVR yet! but than we had the dvd collections and i caught up...i digress lol)....was so rad to hear about the show from Mike and the audio nook was a lot of fun!

I am a Simpsons fan and this book was addictive!!

I am a Simpsons fan and this book was addictive!!! I wish it was longer!!!!!

Give me simpsons or give me death

Great audiobook. As a long time fan who shares the same age as the show, this book really brought back memories of growing up with this dysfunctional and loving family from the town of Springfield. It also answered a ton of questions I had and didn’t have about the show. Gotta go re watch the show now. Peace

Who knew an audiobook could make you laugh out loud this much?

Mike Reiss is a comedy genius. This book matches the sophisticated humor and satire of The Simpsons in every way. I laughed out loud repeatedly as I listened.