| Title | Cartoon Realism: Genre Mixing and the Cultural Life of the Simpsons |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2001 |
| Authors | Mittell, Jason |
| Journal | Velvet Light Trap: A Critical Journal of Film & Television |
| Pagination | 15–30 |
| Keywords | genre, parody, television |
| Abstract | Focuses on how genre impacts the television program 'The Simpsons' regarding issues of cultural hierarchies, target audiences, codes of realism and genre parody. Uses of generic terms; Discussion on the discursive operation of genre surrounding the cultural life of 'The Simpsons.' |
