Well-balanced study of the arts, humanities, and social sciences combined with a practical, yet innovative way of looking at the world—that is what we promise
our students.

Peter Seely

Department Chair and Professor (Communication Arts)

Kindlon 217
pseely@ben.edu
office | 630.829.6253
fax | 630.829.6663

Education

M.A. University of Illinois-Chicago | 1979
B.A. University of Illinois-Chicago | 1978
A.A. College of DuPage | 1976

Selected Publications and Presentations

“Transgenderism in Prime Time Situation Comedy: An Analysis of The Golden Girls and The Drew Carey Show.” Presented at the Popular Culture Association Conference, Boston, MA (April 2012).

“Their Own Kick Going: Placing the Right Wing Humor of Jackie Mason and Brother Dave Gardner within the Context of Standup Political Comedy.” Presented at the Popular Culture Association Conference, San Antonio, TX (April 2011).

Stoogeology: Essays on the Three Stooges. Eds. Peter Seely and Gail Pieper. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2007. Wrote the introduction plus nine of the book’s
nineteen essays.

“Beaver Noir: the Darker Side of Family Values in Leave it to Beaver.” Presented at the Popular Culture Association Conference, New Orleans, LA (April 2009).

“The Seven Faces of Moe: Seven Different Versions of the Three Stooges.” Presented at the Popular Culture Association Conference, San Francisco, CA (March 2008).

“Jazzin’ for Blue Jean: The Jazz Music of David Bowie.” Presented at the Popular Culture Association Conference, Boston, MA (April 2007).