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Seinfeld writer Tom Gammill praises the comic strip Nancy
Original: He Wrote for 'Seinfeld.' But He Sees Genius in 'Nancy.' https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/arts/television/tom-gammill-n
Television comedy writer Tom Gammill, known for his work on Seinfeld and The Simpsons, has spoken about his admiration for the classic comic strip Nancy. In remarks covered by the New York Times arts section, Gammill argued that Ernie Bushmiller's strip, long considered simple or odd, deserves recognition as a work of genuine genius, drawing fresh attention to a vintage comic among comedy fans.
Why now: A high-profile comedy writer's unexpected praise for a classic, often-mocked comic strip is generating fresh interest in Nancy.
Tom GammillSeinfeldNancyErnie BushmillerThe Simpsons
Evidence
- He Wrote for 'Seinfeld.' But He Sees Genius in 'Nancy.' https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/arts/television/tom-gammill-nancy-seinfeld-the-simpsons.html # Arts # Television # Comedy · nyt_arts@robot.villas · 3
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