Overview

"In 1976, ""National Lampoon"", the nation's most popular humour magazine, decided to create a movie under the ""Lampoon"" banner. It would be set on a college campus in the 60s, very loosely based on the fraternity experiences of ""Lampoon"" contributor Chris Miller, and it would be called ""Animal House."" A cast of mostly unknowns was hired, and for four weeks in late 1977, the actors and crew invaded the town of Eugene, Oregon. Reluctantly produced by Universal Studios on a budget of less than $3 million, the film wound up with revenues of over $600 million. Drawing from exclusive new interviews with director John Landis, fellow producer Ivan Reitman, Karen Allen, Kevin Bacon and other key players, as well as never-before-seen photos, this book traces the film's outrageous history, from its birth in the offices of the ""National Lampoon"", to scripting, casting, filming, and, ultimately, the film's mega success. This is a hilarious romp through one of the biggest grossing, most memorable, most frequently quoted, and most celebrated comedies of all time."

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"[A] one-of-a-kind book A unique look at the one movie that, more than any other, told Americans it's okay to access your inner frat boy. In fact, it's recommended. ""Washington Post"" Loyal fans of Animal House' will find much to like in this engaging read. ""Booklist"" A fond look back on the little movie' that turned into a blockbuster, made John Belushi a star, and spawned dozens of badly made imitations Simmons had a front-row seat at the film's creation, and he provides a detailed look at how the movie was made, as well as its unanticipated success. ""Publishers Weekly"" Simmons brings a singular perspective to this behind-the-scenes look Simmons's tone is breezy, and he offers amusing anecdotes about cast members. ""Library Journal"""" ""[A] one-of-a-kind book... A unique look at the one movie that, more than any other, told Americans it's okay to access your inner frat boy. In fact, it's recommended."" --""Washington Post"" ""Loyal fans of 'Animal House' will find much to like in this engaging read."" --""Booklist"" ""A fond look back on the 'little movie' that turned into a blockbuster, made John Belushi a star, and spawned dozens of badly made imitations... Simmons had a front-row seat at the film's creation, and he provides a detailed look at how the movie was made, as well as its unanticipated success."" --""Publishers Weekly"" "" "" ""Simmons brings a singular perspective to this behind-the-scenes look... Simmons's tone is breezy, and he offers amusing anecdotes about cast members."" --""Library Journal"" ""Loyal fans of 'Animal House' will find much to like in this engaging read."" --""Booklist"" ""A fond look back on the 'little movie' that turned into a blockbuster, made John Belushi a star, and spawned dozens of badly made imitations... Simmons had a front-row seat at the film's creation, and he provides a detailed look at how the movie was made, as well as its unanticipated success."" --""Publishers Weekly"" "" "" ""Simmons brings a singular perspective to this behind-the-scenes look... Simmons's tone is breezy, and he offers amusing anecdotes about cast members."" --""Library Journal"""

[A] one-of-a-kind book... A unique look at the one movie that, more than any other, told Americans it's okay to access your inner frat boy. In fact, it's recommended. -- Washington Post Loyal fans of 'Animal House' will find much to like in this engaging read. -- Booklist A fond look back on the 'little movie' that turned into a blockbuster, made John Belushi a star, and spawned dozens of badly made imitations... Simmons had a front-row seat at the film's creation, and he provides a detailed look at how the movie was made, as well as its unanticipated success. -- Publishers Weekly Simmons brings a singular perspective to this behind-the-scenes look... Simmons's tone is breezy, and he offers amusing anecdotes about cast members. -- Library Journal

<p> Loyal fans of 'Animal House' will find much to like in this engaging read. -- Booklist <p> <p> A fond look back on the 'little movie' that turned into a blockbuster, made John Belushi a star, and spawned dozens of badly made imitations... Simmons had a front-row seat at the film's creation, and he provides a detailed look at how the movie was made, as well as its unanticipated success. -- Publishers Weekly <p> <p> Simmons brings a singular perspective to this behind-the-scenes look... Simmons's tone is breezy, and he offers amusing anecdotes about cast members. -- Library Journal <p>

Author Information

"Matty Simmons was the producer of ""Animal House"" and founder and CEO of ""National Lampoon. ""He has produced nine other films, including the Vacation series, collaborated with such well-known writers as John Hughes and Judd Apatow, been a newspaper reporter and press agent, and written eight books, including several bestsellers. He currently writes for ""Reader's Digest"" and other publications. He lives in Los Angeles."

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