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Simpsons Tweaks Fox News on Fox TV's Anniversary

Mark Russell — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:42:27 CDT

The Simpsons had happy birthday wishes for Fox last night—along with a little shot at Fox News—as part of Fox's 25th anniversary trip down memory lane, reports Mediaite . The channel re-aired the very first Simpsons episode, "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire," but at the end of the...

Simpsons Live in ... Oregon?

John Johnson — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:02:41 CDT

The show has teased about the real location of Springfield for years, but Simpsons creator Matt Groening lets Smithsonian magazine in on the secret: Homer's hometown is named after Springfield, Oregon. Why? Groening grew up in Portland watching Father Knows Best , which was set in "Springfield." As a kid, he...

Here's Every Bart Simpson Chalkboard Quote

John Johnson — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:12:05 CST

With The Simpsons airing its 500th episode this weekend, Buzzfeed marks the occasion by sharing every one of Bart's chalkboard quotations that start each show. Because of repeats, there are fewer than 300, including: I will not skateboard in the halls Non-flammable is not a challenge

D'oh! Iran Bans Homer Simpson Doll

Neal Colgrass — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:38:30 CST

Maybe the Supreme Leader doesn't giggle at lines like "Homer no function beer well without" and "I felt a surge of power … like God must feel when he’s holding a gun." But whatever the reason, Iranian officials have placed the Homer Simpson doll alongside Barbie on the nation's no-buy...

Assange Guesting on Simpsons

Rob Quinn — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:49:32 CST

Homer Simpson shouldn't bother trying to keep any secrets from his new neighbor: Julian Assange. The WikiLeaks founder guest stars as himself in the Simpsons 500th episode, which will air Feb. 19. Assange recorded his part last summer while under house arrest in Britain, executive producer Al Jean tells Entertainment...

Simpsons Will Be Back

John Johnson — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 05:27:34 CDT

The Simpsons will live to a quarter-century: Fox TV announced yesterday it would renew the show for two more seasons after a louder-than-usual contract fight with the actors who provide the voices, reports Entertainment Weekly . That means Homer and crew will be around for a record 24th and 25th seasons....

Simpsons, Fox Strike Partial Deal

Evann Gastaldo — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:15:05 CDT

Don't say sayonara to the Simpsons just yet: Sources say several top-level producers will take pay cuts in order to keep the show on the air. Not all of the producers are on board, and cast members have not yet agreed to any terms. Variety notes that any money saved...

Contract Brawl With Fox May Kill Simpsons

Kevin Spak — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:31:06 CDT

Has Moe polished his last glass? Has Homer slammed his last Duff’s? Has Krusty made his last small child cry? It’s all possible. Fox is threatening to pull the plug on history’s longest-running sitcom after the current season—its 23rd—if its core voice actors won’t accept a whopping 45%...

TV's Best Year Ever Was ...

John Johnson — Sat, 14 May 2011 16:05:05 CDT

It's a wonder Americans got anything done in 1989 because it was clearly the best year in TV history, observes Sam Greenspan at his 11Points blog . We met Homer, Kramer, and even Urkel. He runs down the list of notable premieres that year: The Simpsons : Simply put, the "best show...