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- ↑ Erickson, Hal (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 (2nd ed.). McFarland & Co. pp. 210–211. ISBN 978-1476665993.
- ↑ Leszczak, Bob (May 16, 2016). Single Season Sitcoms of the 1980s: A Complete Guide. McFarland. p. 25. ISBN 9781476623849.
- ↑ "The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley - The Warner Archive Schedules a 'Complete Series' Set". Archived from the original on 2013-01-16.
