What Is the What writes: "Over the course of many years, Dave and I have collaborated to tell my story... I told [him] what I knew and what I could remember, and from that material he created this work of art." The book is typical of Eggers' style: blending non-fictional and fictional elements into a non-fiction novel or memoir. By classifying the book a novel, Eggers says, he freed himself to re-create conversations, streamline complex relationships, add relevant detail and manipulate time and space in helpful ways—all while maintaining the essential truthfulness of the storytelling. However, not all critics were impressed. Lee Siegel sees
The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d Eric Sykes was credited as the script editor. The series was produced and directed by Richard Lester. It was followed by "A Show Called Fred" and "Son of Fred". The title was revived by Spike Milligan for his Australian radio series "The Idiot Weekly" which ran from 1958. The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d was the first serious attempt to translate the humour of "The Goon Show" to television. It was made by Associated-Rediffusion during 1956 and was broadcast only in the London area. It combined elements of a sitcom and sketch comedy with Peter Sellers