Why We Watch: Killing the Gilligan Within
A humorous look at television programs analyzes the psychological themes behind such shows as "I Love Lucy," "The A-Team," "Beavis and Butt-Head," and "The Partridge Family"
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"I believe the American television rerun is the path to personal peace." -- Dr. Will Miller <br>What did ten years of watching <i>Scooby Doo</i> do to your psyche? Are you psychologically sick if you liked Cindy better than Marcia on <i>The Brady Bunch?</i> What does Frasier tell you about your own dysfunctional family patterns? <br>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: <br>Denial -- <i>Shindig</i> or <i>Rush Limbaugh</i>: two decisive strategies! <br>Parenting -- today's Dennis the Menace, tommorow's Eddie Haskell, next year's America's Most Wanted! <br>The Oedipal Complex -- <i>The Rifleman</i>: Lucas McCain as Freudian nightmare! <br>The New Masculinity -- why is Ralph Kramden crying for help and displaying Intermittent Explosive Disorder? <br>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!
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