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THE TICKER: Lions even get dissed in animation
Detroit Free Press Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:29 AM PDT
An 0-16 season supplies a nearly endless stream of comedic fodder, and not just here in Detroit. Our beloved Lions made an unfortunate cameo in "The Simpsons" on Sunday night.
How Much Can We Laugh about the End of the World? [Worries]
Gawker Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:45 PM PDT
While trudging through last night's moribund and unfunny home foreclosure-themed Simpsons episode, we suddenly got to wondering... Is it possible to laugh about the looming New Depression? OK, so...
'The Simpsons' takes a shot at the Lions
Detroit Free Press Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:17 PM PDT
An 0-16 season supplies a nearly endless stream of comedic fodder, and not just here in Detroit. Our beloved Lions made an unfortunate cameo in "The Simpsons" on Sunday night.
Chicago cartoonist is 'Simpsons' creator Matt Groening's best friend -- so where's she been?Chicago Tribune Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:56 PM PDT
For the legendary cartoonist, it's been a [very bumpy] road less taken Groening says Chicago's Lynda Barry "transforms the ordinary into extraordinary." Photos: Her work 'Watchmen' author reinvented comics
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Showing posts with label television show. Show all posts
March 2, 2009 - Latest Simpsons News
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The Simpsons' Same-Sex Lip Lock
The Advocate Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:24 PM PST
...may have killed its big gay story line, but The Simpsons is again breaking new ground. Though it was only in Homer's dreams, Marge went in for a lip lock with another lady.
Break out the Duff: The Simpsons renewed
Global TV Regina Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:42 AM PST
News flash! The Simpsons has been cancelled! Kidding, of course. It's been picked up for another two seasons.
Marge puckers up and enjoys a Homer-sexual kiss in The Simpsons
Daily Mail Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:57 AM PST
Marge puckers up and enjoys a Homer-sexual kiss in The Simpsons
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The Simpsons' Same-Sex Lip Lock
The Advocate Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:24 PM PST
...may have killed its big gay story line, but The Simpsons is again breaking new ground. Though it was only in Homer's dreams, Marge went in for a lip lock with another lady.
Break out the Duff: The Simpsons renewed
Global TV Regina Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:42 AM PST
News flash! The Simpsons has been cancelled! Kidding, of course. It's been picked up for another two seasons.
Marge puckers up and enjoys a Homer-sexual kiss in The Simpsons
Daily Mail Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:57 AM PST
Marge puckers up and enjoys a Homer-sexual kiss in The Simpsons
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Feb 26, 2009 - Latest Simpsons News
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Fox Renews 'Simpsons' Through Season 22
KETV 7 Omaha Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:27 PM PST
Fox says it's renewing "The Simpsons" for another two seasons, which will secure its place as TV's longest-running prime-time series.
D'Oh! Fox Orders More "Simpsons"
NBC 5 Chicago Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:18 PM PST
Fox has ordered two more seasons of its cartoon smash hit, "The Simpsons," extending the series' run to 22 years.
Domino Pizza sponsorship of Simpsons violates anti-junk food guidelines
New Kerala Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:06 PM PST
London, Feb. 24: Domino Pizza's sponsorship of the cartoon series 'The Simpsons' has broken strict guidelines against junk food companies advertising on television for the first time since they were set up to combat childhood obesity, a ruling says.
Free Tonight?
Londonist Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:05 AM PST
Remember me? Please. Is the older Bush an undervalued president? It's an interesting notion. The single-term watch of George Bush Senior saw the end of the Cold War, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the swift execution and conclusion of the First Gulf War. How much credit can we give 'HW' for these events? Will he be a future inductee of the Simpsons' mediocre presidents song ?
Simpsons to visit Ireland
Belfast Telegraph Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:11 AM PST
The Simpsons are coming to Ireland.
Murdoch to take direct control at Fox
Edinburgh Evening News Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:45 AM PST
RUPERT Murdoch is to take full control of his broadcasting studio, which produces shows including The Simpsons.
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Fox Renews 'Simpsons' Through Season 22
KETV 7 Omaha Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:27 PM PST
Fox says it's renewing "The Simpsons" for another two seasons, which will secure its place as TV's longest-running prime-time series.
D'Oh! Fox Orders More "Simpsons"
NBC 5 Chicago Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:18 PM PST
Fox has ordered two more seasons of its cartoon smash hit, "The Simpsons," extending the series' run to 22 years.
Domino Pizza sponsorship of Simpsons violates anti-junk food guidelines
New Kerala Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:06 PM PST
London, Feb. 24: Domino Pizza's sponsorship of the cartoon series 'The Simpsons' has broken strict guidelines against junk food companies advertising on television for the first time since they were set up to combat childhood obesity, a ruling says.
Free Tonight?
Londonist Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:05 AM PST
Remember me? Please. Is the older Bush an undervalued president? It's an interesting notion. The single-term watch of George Bush Senior saw the end of the Cold War, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the swift execution and conclusion of the First Gulf War. How much credit can we give 'HW' for these events? Will he be a future inductee of the Simpsons' mediocre presidents song ?
Simpsons to visit Ireland
Belfast Telegraph Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:11 AM PST
The Simpsons are coming to Ireland.
Murdoch to take direct control at Fox
Edinburgh Evening News Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:45 AM PST
RUPERT Murdoch is to take full control of his broadcasting studio, which produces shows including The Simpsons.
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Feb 22, 2009 - Latest Simpsons News
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Q&A: MATT GROENING
New York Post Sun, 22 Feb 2009 03:19 AM PST
Creator of 'The Simpsons' looks to the 31st century, thinks Cartman would chop off Bart's head in a fight. The irony that Matt Groening's first acclaimed comic strip was called "Life in Hell" couldn't be stronger, since his life over the past 20...
Movie magic in Florida
Miami Herald Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:25 AM PST
L.A. too far to go? You can find plenty of movie magic in Orlando. Though Florida's version of Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure haven't had as much screen time their Hollywood cousin, you'll still have plenty of chances to ''ride the movies'' at Universal Studios with the newly opened Simpsons Ride, Revenge of the Mummy and Men in Black Alien Attack. At Islands of Adventure, ...
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Q&A: MATT GROENING
New York Post Sun, 22 Feb 2009 03:19 AM PST
Creator of 'The Simpsons' looks to the 31st century, thinks Cartman would chop off Bart's head in a fight. The irony that Matt Groening's first acclaimed comic strip was called "Life in Hell" couldn't be stronger, since his life over the past 20...
Movie magic in Florida
Miami Herald Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:25 AM PST
L.A. too far to go? You can find plenty of movie magic in Orlando. Though Florida's version of Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure haven't had as much screen time their Hollywood cousin, you'll still have plenty of chances to ''ride the movies'' at Universal Studios with the newly opened Simpsons Ride, Revenge of the Mummy and Men in Black Alien Attack. At Islands of Adventure, ...
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Feb 21, 2009 - Latest Simpsons News
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Cheesy side of Chelmsford goes prime time in The Simpsons
Lowell Sun Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:06 AM PST
CHELMSFORD -- Want a slice of local flavor in high definition? Then tune into The Simpsons' brand new opening title sequence, where Zesty's Pizza has landed a permanent spot. It's the first time in 20 years that America's favorite animated family has revamped its intro, finally taking the leap into the digital age.
WEEKEND VIEWING: WHODUNITS FOR THE NON-OSCAR CROWD
The Globe and Mail Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:41 AM PST
Can you counter-program against the Academy Awards? If you're the Fox network you go for NASCAR. Yep, NASCAR. Cars rock, frocks suck, kinda thing. NASCAR ''09: California 500 (Sunday, Fox, 5 p.m.) goes on for hours and pre-empts The Simpsons and other Sunday shows, for this night only. If you're CBC, you unleash Miss Marple. Fuddy-duddy over frocks kinda thing. Marple Mystery: A Pocket Full of ...
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Cheesy side of Chelmsford goes prime time in The Simpsons
Lowell Sun Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:06 AM PST
CHELMSFORD -- Want a slice of local flavor in high definition? Then tune into The Simpsons' brand new opening title sequence, where Zesty's Pizza has landed a permanent spot. It's the first time in 20 years that America's favorite animated family has revamped its intro, finally taking the leap into the digital age.
WEEKEND VIEWING: WHODUNITS FOR THE NON-OSCAR CROWD
The Globe and Mail Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:41 AM PST
Can you counter-program against the Academy Awards? If you're the Fox network you go for NASCAR. Yep, NASCAR. Cars rock, frocks suck, kinda thing. NASCAR ''09: California 500 (Sunday, Fox, 5 p.m.) goes on for hours and pre-empts The Simpsons and other Sunday shows, for this night only. If you're CBC, you unleash Miss Marple. Fuddy-duddy over frocks kinda thing. Marple Mystery: A Pocket Full of ...
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Feb 16, 2009 - Latest Simpsons News
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Presidents Day Diversion: The Simpsons Salute Our Presidents
Chicagoist Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:30 PM PST
We dug and dug but couldn't find any video of The Simpsons' grand salute to our mediocre presidents, but you can listen to it here . Meanwhile, we'll settle for these clips. The first, from that same classic episode, features Ralph Wiggum's performance of George Washington on his death bed. The second is a new clip that the show just produced. ...
SIMPSONS CHANGE CREDITS
New York Post Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:26 AM PST
WITHOUT much warning or fanfare, "The Simpsons" last night changed its opening credits permanently - for the first time in nearly 20 years. While the hit cartoon show has always fiddled with a few elements of the famous credits - altering how...
The Simpsons Changes Intro After 19 Years [Pop Culture]
Gawker Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:00 AM PST
Remade for high-definition television. And, judging by the awesome high-speed pan at the one-minute mark, for DVR users. Southern affiliates should appreciate the addition of Satan. [via NeatoRama]
The Simpsons in hi-def: Sharper image
The Star-Ledger Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:06 PM PST
In case you missed it, "The Simpsons" went hi-def tonight, and the producers used the shift as an opportunity to rejigger the opening credits for the first time in the show's history. You can watch, ironically, a low-quality version of...
D'oh: Simpsons' animator is Emmy-winning Filipino
GMA News Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:15 PM PST
Meet Jess Espanola, the assistant director of The Simpsons and the first Filipino to win an Emmy award.
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Presidents Day Diversion: The Simpsons Salute Our Presidents
Chicagoist Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:30 PM PST
We dug and dug but couldn't find any video of The Simpsons' grand salute to our mediocre presidents, but you can listen to it here . Meanwhile, we'll settle for these clips. The first, from that same classic episode, features Ralph Wiggum's performance of George Washington on his death bed. The second is a new clip that the show just produced. ...
SIMPSONS CHANGE CREDITS
New York Post Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:26 AM PST
WITHOUT much warning or fanfare, "The Simpsons" last night changed its opening credits permanently - for the first time in nearly 20 years. While the hit cartoon show has always fiddled with a few elements of the famous credits - altering how...
The Simpsons Changes Intro After 19 Years [Pop Culture]
Gawker Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:00 AM PST
Remade for high-definition television. And, judging by the awesome high-speed pan at the one-minute mark, for DVR users. Southern affiliates should appreciate the addition of Satan. [via NeatoRama]
The Simpsons in hi-def: Sharper image
The Star-Ledger Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:06 PM PST
In case you missed it, "The Simpsons" went hi-def tonight, and the producers used the shift as an opportunity to rejigger the opening credits for the first time in the show's history. You can watch, ironically, a low-quality version of...
D'oh: Simpsons' animator is Emmy-winning Filipino
GMA News Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:15 PM PST
Meet Jess Espanola, the assistant director of The Simpsons and the first Filipino to win an Emmy award.
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Feb 15, 2009 - Latest Simpsons News
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Simpsons Take a New Route Back to the Couch in HD (Video)
Gothamist Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:01 PM PST
The government may have pushed back what was supposed to be D-Day when stations were originally set to switch over from analog to digital this Tuesday, but much of the television world is already turning their wheels in preparation for the switch. Tonight Fox will air the first-ever episode of The Simpsons in HD. And to ring it in, the show is premiering dramatic changes to its opening ...
'The Simpsons': Don't miss the credits!
Entertainment Weekly Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:48 AM PST
By Ken Tucker Ken Tucker recommends everyone check out the opening tonight -- and wish creator Matt Groening a happy birthday!
The Simpsons Goes HD For the First Time Tonight [The Simpsons]
Gizmodo Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:39 AM PST
Tonight, Homer's face will be crisper. The visuals sharper. The jokes? Entirely dependent on your sense of humor, but what is indisputable is that, for the first time, the show will be presented in...
'Simpsons' Refers To Writer's Wilmington Roots
WFMY News 2 Greensboro Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:43 AM PST
Wilmington native and "Simpsons" writer Don Payne pays tribute to his connections to Wilmington, which include receiving a star on the city's walk of fame in 2005
Wilmington gets props in "The Simpsons" episode
Greensboro News & Record Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:39 AM PST
WILMINGTON (AP) - Wilmington gets some props in Sunday's episode of "The Simpsons." Wilmington native and "Simpsons" writer Don Payne pays tribute to his connections to Wilmington, which include receiving a star on the city's walk of fame in 2005. Payne tells the Star-News of Wilmington that Sunday's episode starts with a man from Homer Simpson's high school who gets a plaque on the wall of ...
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Simpsons Take a New Route Back to the Couch in HD (Video)
Gothamist Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:01 PM PST
The government may have pushed back what was supposed to be D-Day when stations were originally set to switch over from analog to digital this Tuesday, but much of the television world is already turning their wheels in preparation for the switch. Tonight Fox will air the first-ever episode of The Simpsons in HD. And to ring it in, the show is premiering dramatic changes to its opening ...
'The Simpsons': Don't miss the credits!
Entertainment Weekly Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:48 AM PST
By Ken Tucker Ken Tucker recommends everyone check out the opening tonight -- and wish creator Matt Groening a happy birthday!
The Simpsons Goes HD For the First Time Tonight [The Simpsons]
Gizmodo Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:39 AM PST
Tonight, Homer's face will be crisper. The visuals sharper. The jokes? Entirely dependent on your sense of humor, but what is indisputable is that, for the first time, the show will be presented in...
'Simpsons' Refers To Writer's Wilmington Roots
WFMY News 2 Greensboro Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:43 AM PST
Wilmington native and "Simpsons" writer Don Payne pays tribute to his connections to Wilmington, which include receiving a star on the city's walk of fame in 2005
Wilmington gets props in "The Simpsons" episode
Greensboro News & Record Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:39 AM PST
WILMINGTON (AP) - Wilmington gets some props in Sunday's episode of "The Simpsons." Wilmington native and "Simpsons" writer Don Payne pays tribute to his connections to Wilmington, which include receiving a star on the city's walk of fame in 2005. Payne tells the Star-News of Wilmington that Sunday's episode starts with a man from Homer Simpson's high school who gets a plaque on the wall of ...
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Guest Stars on The Simpsons - Season Three (1991-92)
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John Jay Smith aka Michael Jackson (Leon Kompowsky): Man who thinks he's Michael Jackson. Wonderful self-ref to this and Mr. Bergstrom in "Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie": "Everyone had a cameo. Even Michael Jackson and Dustin Hoffman. Of course, they weren't credited, but you knew it was them."
Joe Mantegna (Fat Tony, himself playing Fat Tony): He's done the gangster Fat Tony many times, but on this ep he also plays himself playing Fat Tony in a "Movie of the Week" about Bart, the ganster.
Neil Patrick Harris (himself playing Bart): Also in the "Movie of the Week."
Magic Johnson (himself): Gives Homer a congratulatory call. Later scores a miraculous basket after tripping.
Chick Hearn (himself): The announcer.
Jon Lovitz (Aristotle Amadopolis): Owner of the Shelbyville Nuclear Power Plant, who has Homer give an inspiring speech.
Jackie Mason (Rabbi Hyman Krustofski): Krusty the Clown's estranged father.
Catherine O'Hara (Collette): Moe's new waitress.
Aerosmith - Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer (themselves): they do a gig in Moe's bar (Flaming Moe episode) and let Moe sing along on "Walk This Way."
Sting (himself): Takes part in the "Sending Our Love Down the Well" benefit and the rescue of Bart.
Wade Boggs, Jose Canseco, Roger Clemens, Ken Griffey, Jr., Don Mattingly, Steve Sax, Mike Scioscia, Ozzie Smith, Darryl Strawberry (themselves): All chosen as ringers for Burns' softball team, but only Strawberry plays.
Terry Cashman (himself): Announcer at the softball championship.
Steve Allen (Bart's 'electronically altered' voice): Appears in one of Bart's daydream.
Beverly D'Angelo (Lurleen Lumpkin): Homer's country singin' client - and temptress. Her only other line of dialogue, on "Marge vs. the Monorail," was spoken by Doris Grau, the voice of Lunchlady Doris.
Spinal Tap - David St. Hubbins aka Michael McKean, Nigel Tufnel aka Christopher Guest, Derek Smalls aka Harry Shearer: The fictional-turned-real heavy metal band (whose members include Simpsons regular Harry Shearer) performs a concert.
Kimmy Robertson (Samantha Stanky): The girl Milhouse falls in love with.
Danny DeVito (Herb Powell): Herb comes up with a moneymaking scheme to get out of the gutter in his return appearance.
Joe Frazier (himself): Announces Homer as the winner of the First Annual Montgomery Burns Award for Outstanding Achievment in the Field of Excellence.
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John Jay Smith aka Michael Jackson (Leon Kompowsky): Man who thinks he's Michael Jackson. Wonderful self-ref to this and Mr. Bergstrom in "Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie": "Everyone had a cameo. Even Michael Jackson and Dustin Hoffman. Of course, they weren't credited, but you knew it was them."
Joe Mantegna (Fat Tony, himself playing Fat Tony): He's done the gangster Fat Tony many times, but on this ep he also plays himself playing Fat Tony in a "Movie of the Week" about Bart, the ganster.
Neil Patrick Harris (himself playing Bart): Also in the "Movie of the Week."
Magic Johnson (himself): Gives Homer a congratulatory call. Later scores a miraculous basket after tripping.
Chick Hearn (himself): The announcer.
Jon Lovitz (Aristotle Amadopolis): Owner of the Shelbyville Nuclear Power Plant, who has Homer give an inspiring speech.
Jackie Mason (Rabbi Hyman Krustofski): Krusty the Clown's estranged father.
Catherine O'Hara (Collette): Moe's new waitress.
Aerosmith - Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer (themselves): they do a gig in Moe's bar (Flaming Moe episode) and let Moe sing along on "Walk This Way."
Sting (himself): Takes part in the "Sending Our Love Down the Well" benefit and the rescue of Bart.
Wade Boggs, Jose Canseco, Roger Clemens, Ken Griffey, Jr., Don Mattingly, Steve Sax, Mike Scioscia, Ozzie Smith, Darryl Strawberry (themselves): All chosen as ringers for Burns' softball team, but only Strawberry plays.
Terry Cashman (himself): Announcer at the softball championship.
Steve Allen (Bart's 'electronically altered' voice): Appears in one of Bart's daydream.
Beverly D'Angelo (Lurleen Lumpkin): Homer's country singin' client - and temptress. Her only other line of dialogue, on "Marge vs. the Monorail," was spoken by Doris Grau, the voice of Lunchlady Doris.
Spinal Tap - David St. Hubbins aka Michael McKean, Nigel Tufnel aka Christopher Guest, Derek Smalls aka Harry Shearer: The fictional-turned-real heavy metal band (whose members include Simpsons regular Harry Shearer) performs a concert.
Kimmy Robertson (Samantha Stanky): The girl Milhouse falls in love with.
Danny DeVito (Herb Powell): Herb comes up with a moneymaking scheme to get out of the gutter in his return appearance.
Joe Frazier (himself): Announces Homer as the winner of the First Annual Montgomery Burns Award for Outstanding Achievment in the Field of Excellence.
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Feb. 12, 2009 - Latest Simpsons News
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Sunday's 'Simpsons' Goes HD, Updates Title Sequence
TVWeek Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:36 AM PST
"The Simpsons" is finally going HD and, in what some fans might consider an even bigger development, getting a new opening title sequence as well. Both events will take place Sunday, Fox said during a promo for "The Simpsons" that aired as part of Wednesday night's "American Idol." The network actually made a low-key announcement of the news late last month, casually mentioning the developments ...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 15-21
The Globe Gazette Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:26 PM PST
Feb. 15: Cartoonist Matt Groening (``The Simpsons'') is 55...
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Sunday's 'Simpsons' Goes HD, Updates Title Sequence
TVWeek Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:36 AM PST
"The Simpsons" is finally going HD and, in what some fans might consider an even bigger development, getting a new opening title sequence as well. Both events will take place Sunday, Fox said during a promo for "The Simpsons" that aired as part of Wednesday night's "American Idol." The network actually made a low-key announcement of the news late last month, casually mentioning the developments ...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 15-21
The Globe Gazette Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:26 PM PST
Feb. 15: Cartoonist Matt Groening (``The Simpsons'') is 55...
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