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TV Legends Revealed | Was Krusty Supposed to Be Homer in Disguise?  

TV Legends Revealed | Was Krusty Supposed to Be Homer in Disguise?

This week Brian Cronin pays a visit to Springfield to determine whether The Simpsons creator Matt Groening originally intended for Krusty the Clown to be Homer Simpson in a wig and makeup.

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<i>The Simpsons</i> Couch Gag <br />Takes on <i>Breaking Bad</i>  

The Simpsons Couch Gag
Takes on Breaking Bad

The Simpsons pays loving homage to AMC’s Breaking Bad, and even has a hilarious reveal at the end tying both shows together.

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A <i>Simpsons</i> Sequel Won’t Happen <br />For a Long Time, Groening Says  

A Simpsons Sequel Won’t Happen
For a Long Time, Groening Says

The Simpsons creator Matt Groening makes it clear there are no current plans for a sequel to the 2007 hit The Simpsons Movie.

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Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts <br />Tell Tall Tales in a Brief Time  

Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts
Tell Tall Tales in a Brief Time

While many Oscar viewers will focus Sunday night on the best-picture race between Argo and Lincoln, Spinoff’s Anna Pinkert will be keeping an eye on the best animated short category.

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Fred Armisen & Carrie Brownstein Bring Portlandia to The Simpsons

Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein talk about joining Patton Oswalt and The Decemberists to bring a little bit of Portlandia to Springfield in Sunday’s episode of The Simpsons.

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Simpsons’ Al Jean On Season 24, ‘Treehouse’ and the Show’s End

Longtime Simpsons writer Al Jean discusses Sunday’s season premiere, what to expect from “Treehouse of Horror XXIII,” guest stars and what will happen to the promo ad in which Homer casts his vote for president.

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CCI: <i>Simpsons</i> Producers Preview ‘Treehouse’ and Get a Surprise  

CCI: Simpsons Producers Preview ‘Treehouse’ and Get a Surprise

Creator Matt Groening, star Yeardley Smith and the producers of The Simpsons previewed the new “Treehouse of Horror” episode for a Comic-Con International audience, answered questions, and were surprised by a special guest.

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Are We Close To A Second Golden Age of TV Animation?  

Are We Close To A Second Golden Age of TV Animation?

With the news that Russell Brand is following Jonah Hill’s lead and creating and voicing a new animated series for Fox, I’ve started to wonder: Are we close to animation becoming mainstream television entertainment for the second time?

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Neil Gaiman on His Simpsons Appearance, Teen Lit and Trolls

Author Neil Gaiman talks about lending his voice to this week’s episode of The Simpsons, his thoughts on Twilight and teen literature, and his own career.

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<i>The Simpsons</i> Debuts Poster for ‘Treehouse of Horror XXII’  

The Simpsons Debuts Poster for ‘Treehouse of Horror XXII’

Fox has released a poster for the 22nd installment of “Treehouse of Horror,” the annual Halloween episode of The Simpsons, which airs Oct. 30.

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Fox Renews <i>The Simpsons</i>  

Fox Renews The Simpsons

Ending a salary standoff with the show’s stars, Fox announced late this afternoon that it has renewed The Simpsons for two more seasons, bringing the animated sitcom to 559 episodes.

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<i>The Simpsons</i> Star Harry Shearer Comments On Fox Ultimatum  

The Simpsons Star Harry Shearer Comments On Fox Ultimatum

The actor, who voices such characters as Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders and Principal Skinner, said he’d agree to a 70-percent pay cut if Fox would would allow him to share in the show’s profits.

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