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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 [...]

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

Every Itchy and Scratchy Cartoon Ever In One Video!

Cole — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:25:18 +0000

The Simpsons have come a long way from once being considered one of the worst cartoons on television, adult content wise. I remember my mom making my brother and I turn the TV off as soon as she heard the theme song. Nowadays, parents have many more cartoons to worry about like Family Guy, South Park, and Archer just to name a few. But let's look back on to how we got to where we are today with the complete catalog of Itchy and Scratchy cartoons.

Will 'The Simpsons' End Over Contract Dispute?

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:15:23 +0000

While ‘The Simpson’ may still be popular after 23 seasons, a contract dispute threatens the future of television’s longest running prime time series.

According to the Daily Beast, 20th Century Fox Television, the production company of ’The Simpsons,’ offered an ultimatum to the cartoon’s six principal voice actors Monday night — accept a 45 percent pay cut or this season of the show will be its last.

Marge Simpson and First Lady Barbara Bush Exchanged Letters in 1990

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:31:40 +0000

Marge Simpson thought it was unfair when Barbara Bush labeled ‘The Simpsons‘ “the dumbest thing I had ever seen” during an interview the then-First Lady did in 1990.

So Marge wrote Barbara a letter in which she explained that she was “deeply hurt” by the criticism, and that she wasn’t sure why Bush hadn’t given her family “the benefit of the doubt.”

Lady Gaga to Appear on 'The Simpsons'

Lucy Tauss — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:29:09 +0000

Lady Gaga will appear as herself on an episode in the upcoming season of ‘The Simpsons.’ Yeardley Smith, who voices the character of Lisa Simpson, said Gaga recorded her appearance this past Monday. Smith said the show’s writers portrayed the pop star as “the happiest, most optimistic person in the world.” Smith continued, “She comes [...]