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How the National Lampoon changed American comedy and then died | Film Stories | Saint-Louis | Saint-Louis News and Events
Today, most people probably know “National Lampoon” only as a brand name affixed to a series of mediocre comedy films, a bad taste and sophomor humor. It may be surprising that the Pamphlet was once a clever, subversive, and highly regarded magazine that ignited a generation of comedy, weaved its way through multiple media formats, …

How the National Lampoon Changed American Comedy, Then Died | Movie reviews and news | St. Louis | St. Louis News and Events
Today, most people probably know “National Lampoon” only as a brand name affixed to a series of mediocre comedy films, an imprimatur of bad taste and sophomoric humor. It may be surprising that the Pamphlet was once a smart, subversive, and much-loved magazine that ignited a generation of comedy, wormed its way through multiple media …