Alan Siegel

Alan Siegel is a senior staff writer at The Ringer. His new book, Stupid TV, Be More Funny: How the Golden Era of The Simpsons Changed Television-and America-Forever, is out now.

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‘Look, This Show’s Good. It’s Essentially Moral.’
The Simpsons has always been a wholesome show—even if some critics didn’t necessarily understand that.
Alan Siegel
June 11, 2025
Illustration by DR.ME*
The Patriots Are My Evil Binky
Alan Siegel
February 1, 2012
How to Fix Sports' Concussion Crisis
Alan Siegel
September 27, 2011
Get Over 'Ferris Bueller,' Everyone
Alan Siegel
June 9, 2011
'Freaks and Geeks': The Last Great High School TV Show?
Alan Siegel
October 20, 2010
God vs. the World Series: Sandy Koufax's Yom Kippur Sacrifice
Alan Siegel
September 17, 2010
Roger Federer and the History of Tennis Trick Shots
Alan Siegel
September 8, 2010
Rex Ryan vs. Eric Taylor: In Praise of Real Football Coaches
Alan Siegel
August 25, 2010