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Letters From The Editors Of National Lampoon
''Letters from the Editors of National Lampoon'' was an American humor publication from 1973. It appears to be a book, but was a "special issue" of ''National Lampoon'' magazine that was published in April 1973. It was a compilation of the best of the "Letters to the Editors" pages of the magazine. The "Letters to the Editors" were humorous and were always written by the editors, and not by readers. It was edited by Brian McConnachie and illustrated by Rick Meyerowitz, who also did the cover illustration. References Info from Mark's Very Large National Lampoon SiteAmazon listing National Lampoon books 1973 books {{Comedy-book-stub ...
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Brian McConnachie
Brian McConnachie (born December 23, 1942) is an American actor, comedy writer, and children's book author. In 1982, he won an Emmy Award as part of the writing team for ''SCTV Network'', and in 1979 he was nominated for an Emmy as part of the writing team for ''Saturday Night Live''. During the early 1970s, he was one of the main writers for '' National Lampoon'', where he authored and co-authored many articles. He left the magazine after four years, but as Rick Meyerowitz commented in the book '' Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead'' in 2010, "... cConnachie's ''Lampoon'' workis well loved, here on Earth, and on his home planet." As an actor, McConnachie has appeared in 15 films. As a television writer, in addition to ''SCTV Network'' and ''Saturday Night Live'', he has also written fifteen episodes of '' Noddy'' and eighteen of ''Shining Time Station''. Filmography *'' The TVTV Show'' (1977) *''Saturday Night Live'' (1978-1979) *''SCTV Network'' (1981) *''Encyclopedia'' (1988) *''S ...
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Rick Meyerowitz
Rick Meyerowitz (born November 29, 1943) is an American artist, and author. He is best known for his work for '' National Lampoon'' magazine and its spin-offs, including his poster for the comedy film ''Animal House''. Early life Meyerowitz was born in The Bronx, New York. He is the younger brother of photographer Joel Meyerowitz. He started drawing during his childhood and attended art school at Boston University. ''National Lampoon'' magazine Meyerowitz was a frequent contributor to '' National Lampoon'' magazine; memorable artwork of his included the "Mona Gorilla" (the Mona Lisa as a gorilla). The film ''Animal House'' Meyerowitz created the widely recognized theatrical release poster for the 1978 comedy movie ''Animal House''. Other work Meyerowitz has worked as a commercial artist and as the author and artist of humorous books such as ''Return of the Nose Masks'' (1998; a book of punch-out masks to be worn on the nose) and ''Dodosaurs: The Dinosaurs That Didn't Make It ...
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National Lampoon (magazine)
''National Lampoon'' was an American humor magazine that ran from 1970 to 1998. The magazine started out as a Spin-off (media), spinoff from the ''Harvard Lampoon''. ''National Lampoon'' magazine reached its height of popularity and critical acclaim during the 1970s, when it had a far-reaching effect on American humor and comedy. The magazine spawned National Lampoon's Vacation (film series), films, The National Lampoon Radio Hour, radio, live theater, various sound recordings, and print products including books. Many members of the creative staff from the magazine subsequently went on to contribute creatively to successful media of all types. During the magazine's most successful years, parody of every kind was a mainstay; surrealist content was also central to its appeal. Almost all the issues included long text pieces, shorter written pieces, a section of actual news items (dubbed "True Facts"), cartoons and comic strips. Most issues also included "Foto Funnies" or Photonove ...
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National Lampoon Books
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