Why We Watch

Why We Watch Killing the Gilligan Within

Paperback (22 Nov 1996)

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Publisher's Synopsis

"I believe the American television rerun is the path to personal peace." -- Dr. Will Miller
What did ten years of watchingScooby Doodo to your psyche? Are you psychologically sick if you liked Cindy better than Marcia onThe Brady Bunch?What does Frasier tell you about your own dysfunctional family patterns?
Dr. Will Miller explains it all in this hilarious self-help guide to our teleconscious. Studies show that Miller's exciting new technique called Teletherapy can help you balance your inner Moe, Larry, and Curly, relax your inner Incredible Hulk; and explore other complex issues such as:
Denial --ShindigorRush Limbaugh: two decisive strategies!
Parenting -- today's Dennis the Menace, tommorow's Eddie Haskell, next year's America's Most Wanted!
The Oedipal Complex --The Rifleman: Lucas McCain as Freudian nightmare!
The New Masculinity -- why is Ralph Kramden crying for help and displaying Intermittent Explosive Disorder?
Plus: in-depth analyses of your favorite TV shows reveal the hidden psychological themes that make us want to watch shows like: MTV's Beavis and Butt-head, I Love Lucy, The A-Team, The Andy Griffith Show, Star Trek, Father Knows Best, The Twilight Zone, Flipper, and more!

Book information

ISBN: 9780684831060
Publisher: Touchstone
Imprint: Touchstone
Pub date:
DEWEY: 791.45750207
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 157
Weight: 286g
Height: 235mm
Width: 187mm
Spine width: 10mm