Fan to create Simpsons character Oct 17, 2009
A new episode of The Simpsons is to premiere in the UK for the first time. Hit animated comedy The Simpsons is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a competition to create a new character ... The Simpsons is set to become the longest-running prime-time series in US TV history after makers Fox ordered another two seasons. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Doh! Create your own Simpsons character Oct 17, 2009
APThe Simpsons has been on Fox for 20 seasons ... LOS ANGELES - "The Simpsons" is giving one lucky contest winner the chance to make others yellow with envy by creating a character for the animated TV series ... "The Simpsons," which aired its first regular episode in January 1990 after a 1989 Christmas special, has been renewed through the 2010-11 season. (MSNBC -- Television)
Simpsons Contest: The Winner Can Create A Character Oct 17, 2009
Simpsons Contest: The Winner Can Create A Character The winner of a new contest will be able to create a character for the animated series, The Simpsons ... LOS ANGELES (October 16, 2009)--"The Simpsons" will give one contest winner the chance to make others yellow with envy by creating a character for the animated TV series. (KWTX.com, TX)
KDKA's Jeff Verszyla is tweeting up a storm Oct 16, 2009
This week's TV Q&A responds to questions about "Criminal Minds," "Monk" and WTAE's THIS-TV. Tuned In Journal includes blog posts about "Glee," "Modern Family" and "The Simpsons" Halloween episode. Read online TV coverage at post-gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
ORIGINAL MEMBERS: They remain Pythonesque Oct 15, 2009
TV favorites: South Park, Family Guy, Dexter, The Simpsons. Projects and releases: The director has The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus in December. (USA Today -- Life)
Nothing funnier than Family Oct 12, 2009
If Modern Family borrows from The Office, did The Office steal from The Simpsons ... ABC Comedies that won t embarrass you: ABC s Modern Family (above) and Fox s The Simpsons ... If Modern Family borrows from The Office, did The Office steal from The Simpsons. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Aye Carumba! Marge Simpson poses for Playboy cover Oct 11, 2009
In this publicity image released by Fox, the character Marge Simpson, from the animated series, "The Simpsons," is shown ... And the magazine is giving the star of "The Simpsons" the star treatment, complete with a data sheet, an interview and a 2-page centerfold ... "He's a huge 'Simpsons' fan,' said Jellinek. "He's been on 'The Simpsons. (Albany Times Union)
Playboy's latest centrefold is Marge Simpson Oct 11, 2009
Playboy released a picture of the cover shot on Friday featuring Marge, star of the cartoon series The Simpsons, artfully concealed behind a chair in the shape of the iconic Playboy Bunny logo. The magazine promises a story inside on The Devil in Marge Simpson, an interview and more pictures, including a centerfold pullout. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Marge Simpson poses for 'Playboy' Oct 10, 2009
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Doh! Marge Simpson on cover of Playboy Oct 10, 2009
And the magazine is giving the star of The Simpsons the star treatment, complete with a data sheet, an interview and a 2-page centerfold ... Hes been on The Simpsons. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Marge Simpson in Playboy? Oct 10, 2009
The magazine is giving the star of The Simpsons the star treatment, complete with a data sheet, interview, and centerfold. The magazine s editorial director, James Jellinek, won t say exactly how much of Marge will show in the November edition that hits newsstands on Oct. 16 - or whether she lets that big pile of blue hair down. (Boston Globe)
Simpsons film follow-up 'not yet' Oct 9, 2009
The prospect of a follow-up to The Simpsons movie is a distant one, the cartoon serial's creator has said ... The Simpsons movie was a worldwide box office draw. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
It's quiz time Oct 9, 2009
Barack Obama, who had been asked to appear on the Simpsons. Question 5. (BBC News)
Starr report Oct 7, 2009
David Fishof's"Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp," which has been lauded on "The Simpsons" and "Ellen," welcomes ... More music: David Fishof's "Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp," which has been lauded on "The Simpsons" and "Ellen," welcomes Meat Loaf and Doors guitarist Robby Krieger next month in Holly wood (Krieger at the famed Whisky A Go Go, where the Doors made their bones in the '60s). (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Rogen gets a dream gig: 'Simpsons' writer, voice Sep 24, 2009
They are "obsessed" with The Simpsons "the funniest single thing ever created," Rogen says and decided it would be fun to write an episode. "We knew had written an episode. We thought if he got to write one, maybe we could try," says Rogen, who collaborated with Simpsons writers. (USA Today)
Five places to go for laughs Sep 20, 2009
The Simpsons Ride, Universal Studios Hollywood. This simulator ride takes you into a low-budget theme park created by Krusty the Clown, where you and the Simpson crew are the first to try the new "upsy-downsy, spinsy-aroundsy, teen-operated ride thrilltacular" (can you hear the "D'ohs" yet. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Lisa Kudrow, Joan Rivers, Matt Groening and Jerry Seinfeld among the Stars Headlining at MIPCOM Sep 19, 2009
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Simpsons, MIPCOM will also be welcoming series creator Matt Groening who will deliver a keynote along with the shows producer Al Jean. The two men will discuss their 20 successful years through a speech studded with anecdotes and memories. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The somber beauty of air crash memorials Sep 18, 2009
Fox TV network paid to have one done up to promote "The Simpsons" with riding up the tail. Western Pacific went bust around the time that "The Simpsons" at last became completely unwatchable (1996 was the last tolerable season), and billboard schemes have remained, for now, occasionally and judiciously applied. (Salon)
Primetime Emmy's Sep 18, 2009
The Simpsons: Gone Maggie Gone. South Park: Margaritaville. (The Palm Beach Post)
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ interview archive is a treasure trove Sep 18, 2009
Writer-producer James L. Brooks pulls back the curtain on the creation of The Simpsons and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, while leading lady Moore offers her own perspective. And Walter Cronkite is on the record about his sole on-air product endorsement - for cigarettes. (Boston Globe)
TVs stars, creators tell their stories online Sep 17, 2009
LOS ANGELES - Steve Allen describes the birth of "Tonight." Isabel Sanford talks about her path from theater to "The Jeffersons." Writer-producer James L. Brooks pulls back the curtain on the creation of "The Simpsons" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," while leading lady Moore offers her own perspective. And Walter Cronkite is on the record about his sole on-air product endorsement for cigarettes. (MSNBC -- Television)
Comedienne Tina Fey wins Emmy for TV Palin spoof Sep 14, 2009
BBC period drama Little Dorrit scooped four prizes and animation show South Park was named best animated program for the third time, beating The Simpsons. Dan Castellaneta, who voices Homer Simpson, won his fourth Emmy in the voice-over category. (BBC News -- Americas)
Tina Fey wins Emmy for Palin spoof Sep 14, 2009
Comedy Central's South Park was named best animated program (for programing less than one hour) for the third time, beating Fox's 10-time winner The Simpsons. The two shows have taken turns winning the prize since 2005. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A fond farewell to Hank, ‘King of the Hill’ Sep 12, 2009
Meanwhile, the Fox network was hoping to finally find the right show to sandwich between its two big Sunday-night hits: The Simpsons and The X-Files ... The ratings fortunes of King of the Hill waxed and waned over the years, but now, as it wraps up its run, it stands as the second longest-running animated series in TV history, behind only The Simpsons ... Whereas The Simpsons sprints through scenes that are bursting with jokes and cultural allusions, King of the Hill sort of ambled along,... (Boston Globe)
‘POP Craft’ at Society of Arts and Crafts Aug 31, 2009
The exhibit features the stained glass works of award-winning artist Joseph Cavalieri whose provocative images using takeoffs on the Simpsons TV characters to comment on the demise and reincarnation of American society. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (through Oct. 22; opening reception Sept. 11 at 6 p.m.). (Boston Globe)
There Goes the Sun Aug 28, 2009
Since the beginning of time man has yearned to destroy the sun, cackled the evil Mr. Burns in an episode of TV show The Simpsons. I will do the next best thing. (Townhall.com)
Back to school buying? Here's how to save money Aug 27, 2009
INDEPENDENT-ENTERPRISE. NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Lionsgate(R) and Universal Studios Hollywood(SM) Present Heart-Stopping All-New 'My Bloody Valentine' Maze for 2009 Halloween Horror Nights Aug 22, 2009
The theme park features such groundbreaking attractions as "The Simpsons Ride," "Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride," "Shrek 4-D(TM)," "Jurassic Park - The Ride," and the world-renowned Studio Tour, which takes guests behind-the-scenes of such landmark TV and movie locations as Steven Spielberg's "War of the Worlds." For more information please visit. Universal Studios Hollywood is a unit of Universal Parks & Resorts, a division of NBC-Universal. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tribune Finalizes Sale Of Cubs To Ricketts Family Aug 22, 2009
From Mrs. Krabappel on "The Simpsons" to Mr. Feeny on "Boy Meets World," some fictional teachers have left an impact on their viewers. See some of television's top instructors. (KSBW 8, CA)
EW Picks: 'Mad Men' and 'Basterds' Aug 17, 2009
"The Simpsons' " 12th season comes out on DVD on Tuesday ... "The Simpsons: Season 12" (out Tuesday). (CNN)
Morning Leadoff Aug 17, 2009
From 1D: Tom Kite was the major winner once appeared on "The Simpsons," giving golf tips to Homer. Playback. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Fox 61 Fantic Contest Aug 9, 2009
Bones, House, Prison Break, Fringe, Family Guy, The Simpsons. FOX 61 has it all, with tons of drama, laughs and action. (FOX61, CT)
D'oh! The terrorists get away Aug 8, 2009
Below it, The Simpsons blare from a television set in front of which several squalling infants lie on pastel rugs amid well-chewed toys, several of which also blink red intermittently ... Television: We interrupt The Simpsons to bring you a news flash. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Parents Need To Prepare For New School Year Aug 4, 2009
From Mrs. Krabappel on "The Simpsons" to Mr. Kotter from "Welcome Back Kotter," check out some of the most memorable TV teachers. . (Click2Houston, TX)
'Mad Men' creator plays it close to the vest Jul 31, 2009
Despite comparatively low ratings, "Mad Men" has certainly entered the zeitgeist -- it's been parodied on "The Simpsons" and "Saturday Night Live." Hamm, who hosted "SNL" this past season, has a pencil drawing from the "Simpsons" spoof framed and hanging on a wall in his home. For Jones, the show's success means she can't go to vintage stores and buy '50s and '60s clothes anymore. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fox News morning sitcom is comedy gold Jul 31, 2009
A lot of people think "The Simpsons" is funnier, or "Family Guy." Your premium-cable snobs like "Weeds," and your left-wing political media elitists like "The Daily Show" or "The Colbert Report.". But day in and day out, "Fox and Friends" delivers more laughs than all of them combined. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Recession works way into pop culture Jul 24, 2009
On "The Simpsons," Homer and Marge were forced to sell their house after their mortgage payment skyrocketed, characters at 30 Rock grappled with budget cuts and the boys from South Park were taught a lesson in the dizzying effects of the financial crisis. Barry Ritholtz, author of Bailout Nation and an investor who runs a popular financial blog, said he used to see pop culture references to hard economic times as a contrary indicator. (MSNBC -- News)
Evil children subgenre can chill moviegoers Jul 23, 2009
Evil-kid movies are revered enough that they've received the highest form of flattery: being sent up by other movies and TV shows, including "The Simpsons." And "Family Guy" offers up a regular character: matricidal little Stewie, who wanted to kill Lois for the longest time. Innocence lostBesides their imitators, such films have their antecedents as well, Seton Hall University film professor Christopher Sharrett points out. (MSNBC -- News)
Animated conversation with 'Simpsons' writer Jul 22, 2009
The guy who helped him was Ian Maxtone-Graham, a comedy writer and Brown University graduate, who worked on Saturday Night Live before moving on to The Simpsons, where s he s penned some of our favorite episodes and helped with the movie ... Q: We thought everyone on The Simpsons went to Harvard ... A few weeks before it aired, the president of Brown, Gordon Gee, visited Fox studios and told me he was looking forward to Brown being mentioned on the Simpsons. (Boston Globe)
Has moon trip's power to inspire waned? Jul 19, 2009
"There's actually a great throw-away line in 'The Simpsons' about it," University of Georgia astronomer Loris Magnani said about students' blas; attitude toward space. "The TV's on and the announcer says, 'Stay tuned for the live shuttle launch,' and Bart walks over, turns it off and says, 'Oh no, not another boring moon launch.' ". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Family Guy can’t compare to The Simpsons Jul 18, 2009
Family Guy can t compare to The Simpsons ... That s right, not The Simpsons, the Flintstones ... So, I m not against the Family Guy, but if I can paraphrase a line from the 1988 Vice Presidential Debate I know The Simpsons, I ve watched The Simpsons, and Family Guy, you are no Simpsons. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Diller: TV Web Revenues Will Come from Cable Jul 18, 2009
Internet TV July 17, 2009, 8:08PM EST. The media mogul predicts that Internet TV shows will be monetized as cable scrambles to avoid getting cut out of the picture. (BusinessWeek)
Emmy nominations finally seem tuned in Jul 17, 2009
That honor should have gone to The Simpsons many years ago. Nominating Shirley MacLaine for best actress in Coco Chanel is absurd, not because she was so bad but because she was barely in it. (Boston Globe)
Other Emmy nominations: Best hairstyling? Choreography? Title sequence? Jul 17, 2009
The Simpsons Eeny Teeny Maya, Moe FOX Gracie Films in Association with 20th Century Fox TelevisionHank Azaria as Moe Syzlak. The Simpsons The Burns And The Bees FOX Gracie Films in Association with 20th Century Fox TelevisionHarry Shearer as Mr. Burns, Smithers, Kent Brockman, Lenny ... The Simpsons Father Knows Worst FOX Gracie Films in Association with 20th Century Fox TelevisionDan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
`30 Rock' leads Emmy nominations with 22 bids Jul 17, 2009
Even long-running "The Simpsons" had to settle once again for inclusion in the category designated for animated programs. Only one animated program besides "Family Guy" has gained a nomination among filmed comedies -- "The Flintstones" in 1961. (Albany Times Union)
10 years for TV's favorite sponge Jul 15, 2009
The success of "The Simpsons" notwithstanding, that's an unusually large amount of shows in a television genre where they usually come and go quickly. Zarghami said she sees no end in sight. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
D'oh! The Simpsons Celebrate 20 Years at the 2009 Fremont Oktoberfest Jul 14, 2009
The Simpsons Celebrate 20 Years at the 2009 Fremont Oktoberfest - Yahoo ... The Simpsons Celebrate 20 Years at the 2009 Fremont Oktoberfest ... Join The Simpsons in celebration of 20 years of television history at the 2009 Fremont Oktoberfest, September 18-20. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The Jeanne Little effect Jul 11, 2009
30 and lines up on the couch, like the Simpsons, before the strike of 7 to savour every moment, it must be said that the local MasterChef is a triumph. Chefs on the chopping block never held little imaginary phones to their heads, begging to camera for us to vote. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Fall TV: A Comic Renaissance? Jul 9, 2009
Fox will also continue its success in adult-oriented cartoons by continuing to produce The Simpsons (now in its 20th season), and Family Guy. When those shows air on Sundays, they will be joined by American Dad, and the Family Guy spin-off, The Cleveland Show. (Suite101.com)
TV: The Baby Borrowers Jul 8, 2009
These days The Simpsons is about as edgy as Homer's dome - watch Family Guy if you want cutting comedy about dysfunctional suburban family life ... The Simpsons still contains subtle layering of political and social satire but it stopped surprising its audience a long time ago and is at the point where continuing could harm its legacy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Where Are They Now: Apollo 11 Astronauts Jul 7, 2009
Aldrin got involved in television and movies, appearing on shows that ranged from "Punky Brewster" to "The Simpsons." For these efforts and others, Aldrin has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2002, Aldrin punched a proponent of the moon-landing-as-hoax conspiracy theory after the man confronted him outside of a hotel, calling him names and accusing him of lying about having been to the moon. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Stay in touch Jul 5, 2009
" Those observations are explained by this data ... What we've been reading: According to Nielsen BookScan, the top selling books this month were Atonement, by Ian McEwan (1); 4 Ingredients, by Kim McCosker and Rachael Bermingham (8); The Persimmon Tree, by Bryce Courtenay; and Jamie At Home, by Jamie Oliver. What we've been watching: According to OzTAM, the second India vs Australia cricket test peaked at 2 million viewers in the mainland capitals; the Federer-Berdych night match in the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Trip down clown alley for fools we love, fear Jul 5, 2009
Honorable mention: Krusty the Clown - "The Simpsons"; Eric the Clown - "Seinfeld" ... Clown we would most like to have a beer with: Krusty the Clown ("The Simpsons"): While we would no doubt end up buying the booze (don't forget to add the Krusty Non-Narkotik Kough Syrupin the Flaming Moe), hanging out with Krusty would be worth the price. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Critic's Corner Jun 30, 2009
For example, a channel devoted to airing episodes of The Simpsons would be able to go a little more than nine days without repeating a single episode. Robert Bianco: Didn't "Saturday Night Live" do a skit about that kind of channel a long time ago. (USA Today -- Life)
Couple accused of assault using Cheetos... Jun 27, 2009
I think Eleanor has the best handle on the root cause of this conflagration and similar goings on: "Wednesday, February 11, 2009 MEAN PEOPLE EATING CHEETOS Apparently, eating junk food isn't just bad for you, it can also make you very act very rudely. I'm talking about those TV ads in which people use Cheetos as weapons to get back at other people who annoy them. In one commercial, a woman at a laundromat slips a handful of Cheetos into another woman's clothes dryer in retaliation for a snarky... (The Drudge Report)
Healthy ads pledge a 'pre-emptive strike' Jun 26, 2009
Yet the new rules would not prevent marketing junk food in programs popular with children such as Home And Away and The Simpsons, as long as the advertisement had not been made to appeal directly to children. Characters such as Ronald McDonald and giveaway toys would still be allowed in ads in children's programs but only if the meals advertised met the nutrition criteria, developed by a team of accredited dietitians. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
1Famous and Notorious Celeb Swimsuit Shockers» Jun 22, 2009
Set aside your thoughts on the tiny white Speedo and Fabio hair; we were stunned when we saw that Phoebe's timid "scientist guy" from "Friends" and the voice of Moe Syzlak on "The Simpsons" was a totally beefy stud. Bo Derek in "10". (Fox News)
Digital TV might promise more than it delivers Jun 19, 2009
Web search powered by YAHOO. Published: Friday, Jun. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
D'oh! Homer Simpson gives driving directions Jun 19, 2009
AMSTERDAM - "Woo hoo! You have reached your destination!" Homer Simpson of '"The Simpsons," is ready to take you where you want to go ... Homer's voice is that of Emmy-winning actor Dan Castellaneta, who also voices Krusty the Clown and Mayor Quimby in "The Simpsons.". (MSNBC -- Technology)
Nia Vardalos is back on the big screen with 'My Life in Ruins' Jun 5, 2009
It's an idea that clearly resonated when Vardalos read the script (which was written by "The Simpsons" writer Mike Reiss), and she later tweaked the script to accentuate it. Despite the success of "Big Fat Greek Wedding," which catapulted Vardalos from struggling unknown to Oscar-nominated star, she was hardly doing Greek dances for years after. (FOX59, IN)
New era with O'Brien as host May 30, 2009
O'Brien, a former TV writer ("The Simpsons," "Saturday Night Live"), was a raw, largely untested performer when he started with "Late Night." Sixteen years later, he knows how to work the room, including the big one represented by "Tonight.". A test run was encouraging, O'Brien said Thursday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
TV steadily growing in bad taste May 30, 2009
HartBeats45 wrote on May 26, 2009 1:19 PM:" Wow...this is exaclty what I was recently discussing. I thought the Simpsons were horrible when they first came out. Now, Family Guy is totally bad taste for cartoon television. When you see a "cartoon" intro that begins with a censorship warning message, then things have gone a bit far. ". Edmond Chandler wrote on May 16, 2009 11:43 AM:" ... we live in the age of "anything goes" ... While I do not favor censorship, there is such a thing as "good... (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Late night king May 29, 2009
After a five year wait, the gangly, carrot-topped comic who cut his professional teeth writing for Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons will finally take over the reins Monday night of the most successful late night talk show in television history. If the 46-year-old former host of Late Night with Conan OBrien is nervous about the new gig, he certainly doesnt sound like it on the phone. (The Palm Beach Post)
Talent judge defends singing sensation Boyle May 29, 2009
As well as an endless round of talk show appearances, Boyle has been namechecked by TV shows like "The Simpsons" and "South Park.". Her humble home in Blackburn, central Scotland, has been besieged by journalists and photographers recording her every move -- including a makeover when she had her hair dyed and eyebrows plucked last month. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Ed Asner is Up for taking on more roles May 28, 2009
Asner also has done a great deal of TV voice-over work for such shows as The Simpsons and Spider-Man. . (MSNBC -- News)
