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{{TV Show | {{TV Show | ||
|name = Hannigan, M.F.A. | |name = Hannigan, M.F.A. | ||
| − | |image = [[File:HanniganMFA. | + | |image = [[File:HanniganMFA.png|240px]] |
|genre = Sitcom | |genre = Sitcom | ||
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| − | | | + | |country = [[USA]] |
| − | | | + | |channel = [[Tube Town]] |
| − | | | + | |appearance = "[[Homer the Father]]" |
}} | }} | ||
'''''Hannigan, M.F.A.''''' is a classic sitcom whose reruns are shown on [[Tube Town]]. Its original airdates aren't known, but are probably around the 1970s. | '''''Hannigan, M.F.A.''''' is a classic sitcom whose reruns are shown on [[Tube Town]]. Its original airdates aren't known, but are probably around the 1970s. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | Little is known about ''Hannigan, M.F.A.'' except that its title character, Hannigan, is an art aficionado and possesses a {{ | + | Little is known about ''Hannigan, M.F.A.'' except that its title character, Hannigan, is an art aficionado and possesses a {{W|Master of Fine Arts}} academic qualification. Judging by the way he dresses, Hannigan may also be a police detective or private investigator. |
== Behind the Laughter == | == Behind the Laughter == | ||
| − | *''Hannigan, M.F.A.'' is a parody of ''{{ | + | *''Hannigan, M.F.A.'' is a parody of ''{{W2|Columbo|TV series}}'': |
| − | **''Columbo'' has had several incarnations, but is best known for the version with {{ | + | **''Columbo'' has had several incarnations, but is best known for the version with {{W|Peter Falk}} in the title role, with the show airing as a regular TV series from 1971 to 1978, and as a series of TV movies from 1968–1971 and 1989-2003. |
**Hannigan bears a very strong resemblance to Lt. Frank Columbo as portrayed by Falk. | **Hannigan bears a very strong resemblance to Lt. Frank Columbo as portrayed by Falk. | ||
**In real life, Peter Falk was an accomplished artist. However, Columbo's general demeanor is gruff and unsophisticated, hardly the type of person who would take much interest in art. | **In real life, Peter Falk was an accomplished artist. However, Columbo's general demeanor is gruff and unsophisticated, hardly the type of person who would take much interest in art. | ||
| − | *''Hannigan, M.F.A.'' may also be a spoof of shows that aired in the same time frame as ''Columbo'' and have as a title the main character's name followed by his professional qualification, such as ''{{ | + | *''Hannigan, M.F.A.'' may also be a spoof of shows that aired in the same time frame as ''Columbo'' and have as a title the main character's name followed by his professional qualification, such as ''{{W|Marcus Welby, M.D.}}'' and ''{{W|Quincy, M.E.}}''. |
| − | *Hannigan might also be a parody of {{ | + | *Hannigan might also be a parody of {{W|Nero Wolfe}}, a fictional detective who '''does''' have an interest in art. |
| − | *The painting Hannigan is studying is ''{{ | + | *The painting Hannigan is studying is ''{{W|The Starry Night}}'' by [[Vincent van Gogh]]. |
{{Tube Town}} | {{Tube Town}} | ||
[[Category:TV shows]] | [[Category:TV shows]] | ||
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[[Category:TV shows on Tube Town]] | [[Category:TV shows on Tube Town]] | ||
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Hannigan, M.F.A. is a classic sitcom whose reruns are shown on Tube Town. Its original airdates aren't known, but are probably around the 1970s.
History[edit]
Little is known about Hannigan, M.F.A. except that its title character, Hannigan, is an art aficionado and possesses a Master of Fine Arts academic qualification. Judging by the way he dresses, Hannigan may also be a police detective or private investigator.
Behind the Laughter[edit]
- Hannigan, M.F.A. is a parody of Columbo:
- Columbo has had several incarnations, but is best known for the version with Peter Falk in the title role, with the show airing as a regular TV series from 1971 to 1978, and as a series of TV movies from 1968–1971 and 1989-2003.
- Hannigan bears a very strong resemblance to Lt. Frank Columbo as portrayed by Falk.
- In real life, Peter Falk was an accomplished artist. However, Columbo's general demeanor is gruff and unsophisticated, hardly the type of person who would take much interest in art.
- Hannigan, M.F.A. may also be a spoof of shows that aired in the same time frame as Columbo and have as a title the main character's name followed by his professional qualification, such as Marcus Welby, M.D. and Quincy, M.E..
- Hannigan might also be a parody of Nero Wolfe, a fictional detective who does have an interest in art.
- The painting Hannigan is studying is The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh.
