October 14, 2008
Admen, Sad Men, Thirtysomething Mad Men
by Arthur SmithMad Men is the anti-thirtysomething; whereas characters in the latter show can't stop talking about their feelings, Mad Men's buttoned-down execs and lacquered housewives are loathe to admit they even have feelings....
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September 19, 2008
Middlin'
by Arthur Smith
A whole body of these shows exists in this strange twilight zone of reasonable quality, apparent commercial success, and phantom viewerships.
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June 30, 2008
I'm Not There: 5 Memorable TV Characters Who Never Appeared
by Arthur Smith
Kramer on "Seinfeld" often referred to his friend Bob Sacamano, a colorful man about town who variously worked at a condom factory, sold fake Russian fur hats, got Kramer "off sugar," and suffered a bout of rabies.
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About the Curator
Arthur Smith
Researcher
Arthur Smith worked in a film archive and failed to earn a living as a professional musician before joining the Paley Center in 1997. He’s not bitter, but has unhealthy fixations on tweedy clothing and Marvel comics.
Interests:60s Pop Music, Comedy, Comic Books, Great and/or Terrible Movies, and Exotic Brunettes
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