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'The Simpsons' 'Robot Chicken' Couch Gag Murders Mr. Burns and Ralph Wiggum

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:06:07 +0000

A few weeks ago we heard the inspired news that Adult Swim stop-motion animation gurus of 'Robot Chicken' had begun crafting a 'Simpsons' couch gag to air later in the season, and the finished product might just be our favorite couch gag of the year. Donut transformations, exploding Flanders and stop-motion murder await in the 'Simpsons' 'Robot Chicken' couch gag inside!

Obituary for Matt Groening's Mother Sheds Light on Inspiration for 'The Simpsons'

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:45:27 +0000

Matt Groening is the creative genius behind ‘The Simpsons.’ But one thing he wasn’t too creative with was the names of the now iconic four-fingered characters. Sadly, Groening’s mom — Margaret Ruth Groening — passed away last month at 94, and reading her obituary is like taking a walk through Springfield. Over the years Margaret [...]

CBS 'Under the Dome' Will Pay Homage to 'The Simpsons'?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:29:29 +0000

The moment CBS announced it would take Stephen King's 2009 thriller 'Under the Dome' to series, certain fans rallied behind a cry of "Simpsons did it" given that the 2007 feature-length adaptation of America's favorite animated family featured a similarly domed premise. Both domes proved mere coincidence, with a 2010 'Simpsons' episode even addressing the similarity, but how will CBS' upcoming summer series pay homage to 'The Simpsons' in turn?

'The Simpsons' Gets Peggy Pregnant, 'Mad Men's Elisabeth Moss to Guest

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:08:54 +0000

While Peggy Olson is pretty much killing it these days on the new season of 'Mad Men,' Elisabeth Moss will suffer a bit of a setback on the next cycle of 'The Simpsons.' According to new reports, 'Mad Men' will lend its third major star to the long-running FOX animated series, as Moss gives voice to a pregnant woman in an upcoming episode, but how does Homer Simpson fit in to the woman's labor? Find out inside!

Watch 'The Simpsons' Pay Tribute to 'Breaking Bad'

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:51:39 +0000

We're glad to see we aren't the only ones obsessed with 'Breaking Bad.'

In an all-new promo for FOX's 'The Simpsons,' the famed animated family takes on their version of AMC's 'Breaking Bad.' However, in this one, Heisen-Homer and his beloved wife/cook are taking on the town of Springfiel

TheFW March Madness Brackets Final Round — Best '90s Cartoons

Christine Gritmon — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:08:54 +0000

It’s March Madness, and we’re ranking the stuff that really matters –Â animals, cartoons, retro snacks and memes. This is it â€“ the Final Round! The charming mischief and boundless enthusiasm of ‘The Animaniacs’ prevailed over the everyman charm of one Mr. Doug Funnie. Itâ€™s okay, manâ€”you had a good run. Patti Mayonnaise should still be [...]

Hulu Offers Some April Fool's Day Shows We Wish Were Real

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:17:11 +0000

Get ready for some new shows only available on Hulu! Okay, not really, but at least we can relive some of our favorite (fake) shows from TV history. Launching as “April Premieres,” Hulu is playing into April Fool’s Day by giving its visitors some shows-within-shows that we’ve all seen in our favorite sitcoms. Grabbing bits [...]

Real Life Bart Simpson Appeared Before a Judge Named Mr. Burns

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:47:31 +0000

Last year a man from England named Bart Simpson was arrested for having a firearm in an airport. Simpson is 56, so you can't blame his parents for giving him the kind of name that would result in ridicule and, eventually, a life of crime. ('The Simpsons' has been on for that long. It only seems like it.)

It was just fate that he ended up with the same name as a cartoon troublemaker. And when his trial began earlier this month fate struck again. Bart Simpson would be facing a judge named Mr. Burns.

'The Simpsons' Offer Up 'The Homer Shake'

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:53:00 +0000

Finally, a Harlem Shake video for a new audience! Last night’s opening couch gag on ‘The Simpsons‘ showed everyone’s favorite cartoon family getting in on the Harlem Shake craze. And we definitely count it as a win. Dubbed “The Homer Shake,” this video starts in typical Harlem Shake fashion with a helmet-wearing Maggie boogieing down [...]

'The Simpsons' Recruits Aaron Sorkin as Himself, Of Course

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:23:15 +0000

Between the 'Studio 60' reunion announced for 'Go On' yesterday and the imminent return of HBO's 'The Newsroom,' it's a good time to be an Aaron Sorkin fan. Good is about to get even better as we've just learned the Oscar- and Emmy-winning writer will lend his voice to an upcoming episode of 'The Simpsons'! Guesting as himself, of course, Sorkin will provide advice to one of Springfield's citizens in a time of need, but whom?

The Decemberists Visit 'The Simpsons'

Joe Robinson — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:25:39 +0000

The Decemberists made their previously announced visit to the town of Springfield on the Fox animated comedy 'The Simpsons' last night. The group sat in as the elementary school's new music teachers in an episode about the town becoming hipper when a couple -- played by 'Portlandia' stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein -- moves in from Portland with a pretentious son (comedian Patton Oswalt) in tow.

Seth MacFarlane To Woo Marge On The Simpsons

Dan Seitz — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 18:32:16 +0000

It’s an old joke that there’s one half-hour on Sunday Seth McFarlane hasn’t been on. And now that he’s going to be on The Simpsons, it’s officially an inaccurate joke. McFarlane, who apparently does not sleep, will be recording a guest spot on the show as Marge’s dating-site paramour. And, yes, he will be singing [...]

'The Simpsons' Casts 'Family Guy's Seth MacFarlane: Worlds Collide!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:47:41 +0000

It may have only taken ten years, but it looks like the playful rivalry between 'The Simpsons' and its sort of spiritual successor 'Family Guy' may finally be put to rest. While both FOX series have taken playful shots at one another over the years, the bridge has finally been built as 'Family Guy' creator and voice-artist Seth MacFarlane will lend his voice to an upcoming 'Simpsons' episode! Who might the golden-voiced 'Guy' play, and what does it have to do with 'Downton Abbey?'

'The Simpsons' to Produce 20-Year-Old Script By Judd Apatow

Mike Sampson — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:16:47 +0000

Exactly 22 years ago, director Judd Apatow ('This is 40,' 'Knocked Up') wrote a script for 'The Simpsons' that was never used (which is not surprising since, at the time, Apatow had no credits and was still a struggling comedian). But now that Judd Apatow is Judd Apatow, 'The Simpsons' are producing the long lost script, which will air next year.

Homer's Last Peanut Recreated In Clay

Dan Seitz — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 22:28:30 +0000

“The Last Peanut” is widely considered one of the classic bits from “The Simpsons”. It comes from the fifth season, and it is hilarious. Doubly so when rendered in clay, so enjoy. Maybe watch it with a few peanuts! Source: Homer’s Last Peanut Recreated In Clay

Duff McKagan Regrets Not Receiving Royalties from 'The Simpsons' Beverage Duff Beer

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:16:34 +0000

Last year, former Guns N' Roses and current Velvet Revolver / Loaded bassist Duff McKagan revealed in his autobiography, 'It's So Easy: And Other Lies,' that the iconic 'Simpsons' animated beverage Duff Beer was named after him. McKagan happily agreed for 'The Simpsons' to use his name, but now the bassist has admitted that he regrets not cashing in on the opportunity.

The Internet Picks Out 'The Simpsons' Funniest Signs

Dan Seitz — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 18:00:03 +0000

The Simpsons is not a show that’s shy about stuffing gags into every corner of the frame. And, after nearly a quarter century on the air, the show has quite a few signs. Here’s a strip of what seems to be the Internet’s favorite gags from the beloved show. Fair warning, it’s a long image. [...]

Is This The Origin Of Homer Simpson?

Dan Seitz — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 15:45:09 +0000

In the “weird coincidences” file, we’ve got this cartoon, which was first published in 1949 in a magazine in Iceland. Yeah, they look fairly similar… but wait until you see the whole cartoon. Here it is, in all its glory: If you were wondering, the caption translates out to “The ax is too sharp.” For [...]

'The Simpsons' Ultimate Fan Marathon Will Test the Limits of TV Watching

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:19:09 +0000

If you happen to be in Los Angeles, and don’t have any plans until Monday, we have the perfect activity for you. The Simpsons Ultimate Fan marathon Challenge, which celebrates TV’s longest primtime scripted show’s 500th episode. Participants in the marathon will begin watching ‘Simpsons’ episodes at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, and won’t stop watching [...]

Watch a Supercut of Nearly Every Instance of Homer Simpson Saying 'D'oh!' [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:32:35 +0000

There have been some pretty memorable television catchphrases, from ‘Dragnet’s’ “Just the facts, ma’am” to ‘South Park’s’ “Oh my God, They Killed Kenny!” But perhaps the small screen’s most famous — and certainly its most uttered — catchphrase is actually more grunt than phrase. Yes, we’re talking about the Homer Simpson ‘D’oh!,’ which gets blurted [...]