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  • It's another step toward giving the institutions, the Rodney Dangerfields of higher education, a bit more of the respect they deserve.

    Demand Tests Two-Year Colleges David Wessel 2010

  • Tired of their image as the Rodney Dangerfields of higher education, they have become increasingly vocal in their demand for respect.

    U.S. community colleges at a 'turning point' 2008

  • You're so right -- we mystery writers are the Rodney Dangerfields of literature but we have a dedicated, loyal readership and enjoy each others 'work, too, so to those naysayers I say pshaw. (sp?)

    The Rodney Dangerfield of Literature | The Stiletto Gang The Stiletto Gang 2008

  • "They are the Rodney Dangerfields of the publishing industry: Readers love them, but critics give them no respect."

    April 2007 2007

  • "They are the Rodney Dangerfields of the publishing industry: Readers love them, but critics give them no respect."

    SF Tidbits for 4/9/07 2007

  • Those of us who traffic in humor will tell you: we're the Rodney Dangerfields of literature.

    I'll Tell Ya, I Don't Get No Respect 2006

  • Those of us who traffic in humor will tell you: we're the Rodney Dangerfields of literature.

    April 2006 2006

  • He also opened one of the country's first comedy clubs, Dangerfields, and helped launch the careers of Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Carrey, for which he deserves more than a little respect.

    TRANSITION 2007

  • •Dave Ralis, PhillyBurbs. com: "The Eagles — the Rodney Dangerfields of football — had just done what all the experts, pundits and even some of their fans suspected they might never do." —

    USATODAY.com - Super Watch: Three days to go 2005

  • However, these guys are the Rodney Dangerfields of rock and roll.

    My Life in Song 2005

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