More than just a sitcom, "New Girl" became a generational touchstone, embedding itself in pop culture and personal routines alike. Fans still yell “No notes!” at friends, argue over the rules of True American and nod to the Douchebag Jar as a model of self-regulation. It’s the show that made “adorkable” a household word, gave Prince and Taylor Swif, two of TV’s greatest cameos, and delivered some of the most beloved moments in modern comedy -like the slow-burn brilliance of Nick and Jess’s kiss, the utter chaos of Prank Sinatra or Schmidt’s passionate monologue about “chut-a-ney.”
In "Who’s That Girl", entertainment journalist Thea Glassman takes readers behind the scenes with in-depth interviews with creator Liz Meriwether and the creative team, telling the story of how a scrappy, offbeat pilot evolved into a streaming juggernaut. Packed with heart, hilarity and never-before-heard stories, this is the definitive tribute to the ultimate feel-good show.
New Girl aired from 2011 to 2018. I hadn't watched it then ... I hadn't even heard of it. I found it on the Disney+ channel this spring and started watching it and like it. It's a fun 22 minute show (no commercials) ... sometimes I'll watch just one, sometimes a bunch. When I came across this book, I thought it would be interesting to get the scoop about the show.
This book describes the creation, production and cultural legacy of the show. It examines the show's origins, development, casting process, writing, filming and evolution over its seven-season run.
Through interviews with cast members, writers, producers, directors and crew, the author tells how the series came together, the decisions behind its characters and storylines and the work involved in bringing the show to television. The book also explores the series' reception, its influence on popular culture and its continued popularity after its original broadcast (COVID helped since we were all stuck inside).
I liked the writing style. It provided a behind-the-scenes account and was written in a chronological order from its initial concept through its conclusion, highlighting key moments in the show's production and history. I've just recently started season 5 so now know what's going to happen in the remaining chapters but I'm okay with that. As a head's up, there is swearing.