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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 [...]

'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 [...]

'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

Mr. Burns Endorses Mitt Romney in New Video

Emerald Catron — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:05:18 +0000

It's the day before the election, and the Mitt Romney endorsements are flying in! The first came from Joss Whedon (who strongly believes Romney can jumpstart the zombie apocalypse). This one is from 'The Simpsons' bad guy Mr. Burns (who is the cartoon embodiment of corporate greed). Who's next

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 [...]

Tina Fey to Guest Star on 'The Simpsons' Season 24

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:30:57 +0000

Never fear, ‘30 Rock‘ fans, for Tina Fey certainly won’t be out of work for long when the show begins its final season this fall on NBC. Instead, Fey will take her signature sensibilities to ‘The Simpsons,’ guesting in the already-crowed 24th season of the long-running series. But will ‘SNL‘s former funny-lady play herself a la Justin Bieber, or an original character? And blerg, when will we see her appearance?

Tom Waits Lending Legendary Voice to 'The Simpsons'

Joe Robinson — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:42:12 +0000

Tom Waits will help Homer Simpson prepare for the end of the Earth on a future episode of ‘The Simpsons.’ The singer has been lined up as a guest voice for a forthcoming Season 24 episode that’s scheduled to air some time in December. “We did a lot of research into the ‘prepper’ phenomenon, where people [...]

Edward Norton Will Take the Cloth for 'The Simpons' Season 24

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:00:24 +0000

Boy, that Edward Norton sure likes playing priests. From playing a minister in 2000′s ‘Keeping the Faith’ to one of his more famous roles as an altar boy in ‘Primal Fear,’ the ‘Avengers‘ dropout and ‘Bourne Legacy‘ star will once again be taking holy orders, portraying a priest for ‘The Simpsons” upcoming 24th season. But when Edward Norton hits the scene, what will become of Reverend Lovejoy?

'The Simpsons' Spoofs 'Game of Thrones' In Awesome Opening Sequence

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:18:05 +0000

Sunday night, ‘The Simpsons‘ payed homage to HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones‘ with an opening that gave Springfield a Westeros-style makeover. The sequence featured all the maps and gears that mark the beginning of a ‘Game of Thrones’ episode and also had ‘Simpsons” characters dressed in medieval garb.