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'Marge Simpson' Inspiration Dead at 94

Margaret Ruth Groening, Matt's mom, was married to real-life Homer

(Newser) - You might recognize some names in the obituary published yesterday for Margaret Ruth Groening, who died last month at age 94: She was married to Homer and had two daughters named Lisa and Maggie ... plus a son named Matt, of Simpsons fame. Yes, Margaret Groening was the inspiration for Marge... More »

Real-Life Bart Simpson on Trial Before 'Mr. Burns'

Court coincidence has UK news agency snickering

(Newser) - Normally, a routine court appearance by a guy in the UK accused of possessing an illegal gun at an airport wouldn't become a buzzy little Internet story, but the guy's name happens to be Barton Simpson and the judge is identified as "Mr. Recorder Burns." Get... More »

Simpsons Episode Apatow Wrote 22 Years Ago to Air

He wrote it as his first comedy project

(Newser) - When Judd Apatow was a new comedy writer, the first thing he wrote was a spec script for the Simpsons. Some 22 years later, it has gotten the green-light, he revealed yesterday on Conan O'Brien's web series, Serious Jibber-Jabber . The plotline involves a hypnotized Homer thinking he's... More »

Homer Simpson Votes For...

President Obama, or Mitt Romney? Homer decides

(Newser) - Just how will Homer Simpson vote? The burning political question of 2012 has been resolved in a promo clip for The Simpsons' new season, which shows Homer casting his ballot for ... Mitt Romney, but not without some regret, Politico reports. After pressing Romney's name on a touchscreen, Homer reads... More »

Russia Restricts South Park Over Kenny's Deaths

'Simpsons' takes hit over 'Itchy & Scratchy'

(Newser) - Excessive violence—read: Kenny's deaths and the Itchy & Scratchy Show—have South Park and the Simpsons facing censorship in Russia. Because of Kenny's recurring demise, South Park will have to air after 11pm on a national channel aimed at young adults, AFP reports via Raw Story . The... More »

Unsold Simpsons Stamps Cost USPS $1.2M

Yet another blow for the beleaguered USPS

(Newser) - Homer Simpson has managed to bungle things once again—this time for the USPS. Bloomberg reports that the agency's run of 1 billion Simpsons stamps turned out to be a money-losing proposition for the money-losing service. It sold only 318 million of them, washing some $1.2 million in... More »

Matt Groening Ends Life in Hell

After 34 years, he pulls plug on cartoon that started it all

(Newser) - Matt Groening has decided to pull the plug on acclaimed comic strip Life in Hell, 34 years after he started it and many years after its anthropomorphic rabbits and gay lovers were eclipsed by his other creations. Groening, 58, started the strip when he was a struggling artist in 1978... More »

Simpsons Tweaks Fox News on Fox TV's Anniversary

25th anniversary has Simpsons creators add message to first episode

(Newser) - The Simpsons had happy birthday wishes for Fox last night—along with a little shot at Fox News—as part of Fox's 25th anniversary trip down memory lane, reports Mediaite . The channel re-aired the very first Simpsons episode, "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire," but at the... More »

Simpsons Live in ... Oregon?

Matt Groening says Springfield is named after the one in his home state

(Newser) - The show has teased about the real location of Springfield for years, but Simpsons creator Matt Groening lets Smithsonian magazine in on the secret: Homer's hometown is named after Springfield, Oregon. Why? Groening grew up in Portland watching Father Knows Best, which was set in "Springfield." As... More »

Here's Every Bart Simpson Chalkboard Quote

Buzzfeed celebrates the 500th episode of 'The Simpsons'

(Newser) - With The Simpsons airing its 500th episode this weekend, Buzzfeed marks the occasion by sharing every one of Bart's chalkboard quotations that start each show. Because of repeats, there are fewer than 300, including:
  • I will not skateboard in the halls
  • Non-flammable is not a challenge
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D'oh! Iran Bans Homer Simpson Doll

Like Barbie, Homer's on the outs in Tehran

(Newser) - Maybe the Supreme Leader doesn't giggle at lines like "Homer no function beer well without" and "I felt a surge of power … like God must feel when he’s holding a gun." But whatever the reason, Iranian officials have placed the Homer Simpson doll alongside... More »

Assange Guesting on Simpsons

WikiLeaks founder appears in 500th episode

(Newser) - Homer Simpson shouldn't bother trying to keep any secrets from his new neighbor: Julian Assange. The WikiLeaks founder guest stars as himself in the Simpsons 500th episode, which will air Feb. 19. Assange recorded his part last summer while under house arrest in Britain, executive producer Al Jean tells... More »

Simpsons Will Be Back

Fox renews show for two more seasons after contract dispute

(Newser) - The Simpsons will live to a quarter-century: Fox TV announced yesterday it would renew the show for two more seasons after a louder-than-usual contract fight with the actors who provide the voices, reports Entertainment Weekly . That means Homer and crew will be around for a record 24th and 25th seasons.... More »

Simpsons, Fox Strike Partial Deal

Some producers agree to pay cuts; no word yet from actors

(Newser) - Don't say sayonara to the Simpsons just yet: Sources say several top-level producers will take pay cuts in order to keep the show on the air. Not all of the producers are on board, and cast members have not yet agreed to any terms. Variety notes that any money... More »

Contract Brawl With Fox May Kill Simpsons

Network wants voice actors to take 45% pay cut

(Newser) - Has Moe polished his last glass? Has Homer slammed his last Duff’s? Has Krusty made his last small child cry? It’s all possible. Fox is threatening to pull the plug on history’s longest-running sitcom after the current season—its 23rd—if its core voice actors won’t... More »

TV's Best Year Ever Was ...

Hands down, 1989: 11Points blog

(Newser) - It's a wonder Americans got anything done in 1989 because it was clearly the best year in TV history, observes Sam Greenspan at his 11Points blog . We met Homer, Kramer, and even Urkel. He runs down the list of notable premieres that year:
  1. The Simpsons: Simply put, the "
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Europe Censors Simpsons Nuke Gags

Episode 'On a Clear Day I Can't See My Sister' is yanked

(Newser) - European nations are beginning to yank any Simpsons episodes including nuclear gags in deference to the ongoing catastrophe in Japan. Broadcasters in Switzerland, Austria, and Germany are checking though upcoming episodes of the popular cartoon, which often features near-doomsday accidents at the nuclear reactor workplace of the series' beloved buffoon... More »

Banksy Directs Simpsons Opening Credits

They're 'political', and the funniest thing this show has seen in a while

(Newser) - British guerrilla artist Banksy directed last night’s Simpsons opening titles, and the result was predictably “political,” writes Max Read on Gawker . However, the credits—which spoofed the Chinese factory environment—were also “funnier than anything that's been on The Simpsons in a long time,” he... More »

Zuckerberg Cameos on The Simpsons

Facebook founder looking for good publicity

(Newser) - Just two days after The Social Network debuted, Mark Zuckerberg continued to rehab his image by appearing on The Simpsons last night. Zuck was there to tell Lisa the best way to succeed is to quit school just like him—and Bill Gates, Richard Branson, and other rich dropouts. One... More »

I Quit: Five Great Job-Ending TV Moments

(Newser) - Most people love a good job-departure story, and while the news provided at least two of those this week ( here and here , even if the eraser board girl was a hoax), TV has a history of great quitting/firing moments. Cinemablend pulls together five favorites; click here to see all... More »

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