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Seinfeld Writer Tom Gammill Praises 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 long-running comic strip Nancy. The New York Times interviewed him about why he considers the Ernie Bushmiller-created strip a work of genius, drawing attention to its minimalist humor and lasting influence on comedy writers.
Why now: A New York Times profile of a well-known comedy writer praising a classic comic strip has drawn fresh interest in his career and the strip's legacy.
Tom GammillSeinfeldNancyThe SimpsonsThe New York Times
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- 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 · 1
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