Why We Watch: Killing the Gilligan Within
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"I believe the American television rerun is the path to personal peace." -- Dr. Will Miller
What did ten years of watching Scooby Doo do to your psyche? Are you psychologically sick if you liked Cindy better than Marcia on The 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 -- Shindig or Rush 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!
What did ten years of watching Scooby Doo do to your psyche? Are you psychologically sick if you liked Cindy better than Marcia on The 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 -- Shindig or Rush 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!
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0684831066
ISBN13:9780684831060
Release Date:November 1996
Publisher:Atria Books
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.20 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
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Dr. Will helped me find my inner boob tube, and it glows!"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
The witty insights from renowned "Teletherapist" Dr. Will Miller, can not only help you realize life long happines and wealth, but also to help you reason with yourself as to why you would watch an episode of "Taxi," that you've already seen 30 times, at 1:30 in the morning when you do have to work. Through Dr. Will's simple analysis you will find it okay that you stare longingly at Betty Rubble, and you will find that Mr. Furley did have a 'quality' about him that may keep you awake in bed. All of these things are okay, as long as you are okay. And really, aren't we all okay as long as we realize we don't have Nicholas' haircut from Eight is Enough?
With wit & wisdom, Will tickles your cerebellum & funnybone.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
A rare find and one that shouldn't be missed. Dr. Will places pop culture's most celebrated television shows and stars "on the couch" and mischievously concludes that television, "used properly," is good for you. Just think of all the money you can save from avoiding analysis! I thoroughly enjoyed his humorous insights into the pop culture psyche.
Television has saved my life!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I always knew that all those years I spent in front of the tube were not wasted! It was great, after all of these years, to be able to hand Dr. Will Miller's book "Why We Watch" to my parents and say, "I told you so!" Somehow I knew, subconsciously, that "Gilligan's Island" was helping me cope with my rage against others who I felt were sabotaging my life. How astute I must have been to sense that "Bewitched " was really a feminist's view of men in marriage. Reading this book has made it all so much clearer. If you would like to have a bit of fun while gaining some interesting insights into your favorite TV show, READ THIS BOOK. Just be sure YOUR kids don't use it against you!
Wonderful tongue-in-cheek wit
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I have seen Dr. Will Miller on TV many times, as an analyst of our culture and media. This book shows the Other Side (another Dr. Will credit) of a bright and entertaining man. While the subjects (patients?) of the book may be fictional characters, the psychological insights are quite real. Therefore, within this well crafted satire, there are grains of truth to be had. This is a fun read.
This is the most inspirational book I've read, ever.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This book made me want to be a better person!
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