I’m a fan of theme art shows. I also spent a good chunk of my childhood watching TV. That’s why I really enjoyed looking through the artwork on display at this blog. These are all pieces of art from “Idiot Box,” a group show at Gallery 1988.
A huge collection of artists, including some cartoonists, have created interpretations of TV shows. The newest show, so far as I can tell, is Lost. There are a few Buffy and Seinfeld paintings. But most of the other works, including the genius MacGyver sculpture and “The Golden Seals,” at left, trend toward 1980s television. There are several ALFs and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I’m kind of surprised by the lack of Night Court, though. Was I the only person who watched it? Night Court made a huge impression on me as a kid.
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Night Court gets a mention in the Canadian science fiction novel Pontypool Changes Everything by Tony Burgess. You should seek out a copy.
Paul, I have shame. I totally crushed out on Harry Anderson in the 11th grade thanks to “Night Court”. Eeeewwww…..
30 Rock did a great bit about “Night Court” recently. Check it out; made me laugh.
On the topic of Idiot Box… how come Fnarf sounds like one now? Has Will in Seattle rubbed off on him at the Slog Happys? (Happies?)
Fnarf, have you been on drugs the past day or two?
The Monarch was also a fan of Night Court.
Lack of Night Court is sad, cause I love me some Bull. But there is a reference to Alien Nation, and that deserves some great kudos.
Night Court was AWESOME. One of my first TV crushes was on John Larroquette. Maybe not the healthiest pick, but hell, the man was sexy.
Attention, world: I would like that My So-Called Life piece, please.
And the last piece with the “Wrinkle in Time” reference makes me not hate Scooby-Doo. Most of these are pretty damn cool.
I don’t understand why this piece was not done as “Golden Squirrels.” Too easy?
Of course you were one of those kids that watched Night Court. (I was, too.)