They did the same thing -- asking for more money -- a few years ago. I wonder if they get a cut of the money from DVD sales?
Meanwhile, I just read that Matt Groening will be doing a guest shot on the show as himself, billed as the creator of "Futurama."
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Full Version: The Simpsons are like the Energizer bunny...
I was watching "I Love Lucy" today and just figured out who the Chinese man who always says "Yeeeeessss" all the time is. It's Frank Nelson! If this has already been mentioned or is just common knowledge, sorry.
[ April 04, 2004, 05:12 PM: Message edited by: savvy ]
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I'm not sure about his being Chinese, but that IS where that "Yessssssssssss?" character on the Simpsons comes from.
Season 4 is available for preorder at Amazon.com for $32.49, including free shipping. As always, if you plan on ordering from Amazon, support Outsports by using the link from the Outsports homepage! 
The voice actors have reached a deal with Fox. Woo-hoo!
Does anyone know what the show/movie reference the show was parodying last week with the episode of Marge and Homer trying to ditch the kids in Miami?
"Catch Me If You Can"
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AdamIndy:
\"Catch Me If You Can\"
Thanks.
\"Catch Me If You Can\"
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AdamIndy:
\"Catch Me If You Can\"
The most entertaining part of that movie was the title credits animation--very effectively parodied by The Simpson's.
\"Catch Me If You Can\"
The money deal: $33 mil per year combined for the cast!
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Terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but sources familiar with the situation told Reuters on Monday that the show's six principal cast members doubled their pay from $125,000 to $250,000 per episode.
That would boost the earnings of each actor to $5.5 million a year for a 22-episode season, a tidy sum for what amounts to a day's work per show but is far less than the $8 million originally sought by the cast. Collectively the deal was valued at $33 million a year.
Sources said the actors also gave up their key demand for a share in profits from the show, which reportedly has generated roughly $1.5 billion in revenues for producer 20th Century Fox Television since its 1989 debut...
According to entertainment trade paper Daily Variety, the final agreement was presented by the studio as a \"take-it-or-leave-it\" offer that expired at the end of the business day on Friday. One or two of the actors pressed their cohorts to drop their profit-participation demand and accept the deal, which they did, Variety said.
That would boost the earnings of each actor to $5.5 million a year for a 22-episode season, a tidy sum for what amounts to a day's work per show but is far less than the $8 million originally sought by the cast. Collectively the deal was valued at $33 million a year.
Sources said the actors also gave up their key demand for a share in profits from the show, which reportedly has generated roughly $1.5 billion in revenues for producer 20th Century Fox Television since its 1989 debut...
According to entertainment trade paper Daily Variety, the final agreement was presented by the studio as a \"take-it-or-leave-it\" offer that expired at the end of the business day on Friday. One or two of the actors pressed their cohorts to drop their profit-participation demand and accept the deal, which they did, Variety said.
According to NBA.com, Yao Ming and LeBron James will lend their voices to an episode of The Simpson's to be aired after this season's Super Bowl.
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But it just so happens that Yao Ming and LeBron James will lend their voices to an episode of the Simpsons that will poke fun at last year's Super Bowl, when America caught a glimpse of a certain Janet Jackson body part which shall remain nameless.
In the episode, which will air following this year's Super Bowl, Homer and his straight-laced neighbor Ned Flanders organize a halftime show that the American public pans for its blatant display of decency.
In the episode, which will air following this year's Super Bowl, Homer and his straight-laced neighbor Ned Flanders organize a halftime show that the American public pans for its blatant display of decency.
Michelle Kwan will also be aprt of the Yao and BronBron episode. I'm really looking forward to seeing how they draw Yao, whose face has always reminded me of a cartoon character.
~Adam
~Adam
More news on the upcoming season:
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One of the veteran cartoon stars of \"The Simpsons\" is coming out of the closet.
The betting on who it might be would seem to favor sniveling yes-man Waylon Smithers, who for years has harbored a secret crush on his boss, the evil nuclear tycoon Mr. Burns. But the show's producers refused to tell the audience at Comic-Con if he's the one.
\"We have a show where, to raise money, Springfield legalizes gay marriage,\" producer Al Jean told a gathering of thousands at the convention. \"Homer becomes a minister by going on the Internet and filling out a form. A longtime character comes out of the closet, but I'm not saying who.\"
Matt Groening, the show's creator, joked: \"It's Homer!\"
Groening said he still plans a feature-film version of \"The Simpsons,\" but probably won't start work on it until the conclusion of the TV series, which is heading into its 16th season and still going strong.
Among the celebrity guest stars Comic-Con attendees were told will appear on \"The Simpsons\" next season are Ray Romano, James Caan, Kim Cattrall and rapper 50 Cent.
The betting on who it might be would seem to favor sniveling yes-man Waylon Smithers, who for years has harbored a secret crush on his boss, the evil nuclear tycoon Mr. Burns. But the show's producers refused to tell the audience at Comic-Con if he's the one.
\"We have a show where, to raise money, Springfield legalizes gay marriage,\" producer Al Jean told a gathering of thousands at the convention. \"Homer becomes a minister by going on the Internet and filling out a form. A longtime character comes out of the closet, but I'm not saying who.\"
Matt Groening, the show's creator, joked: \"It's Homer!\"
Groening said he still plans a feature-film version of \"The Simpsons,\" but probably won't start work on it until the conclusion of the TV series, which is heading into its 16th season and still going strong.
Among the celebrity guest stars Comic-Con attendees were told will appear on \"The Simpsons\" next season are Ray Romano, James Caan, Kim Cattrall and rapper 50 Cent.
I say its gonna be either Carl or Lenny...Smithers is just too obvious....or it could be Selma?
NJ
NJ
If it's one of Marge's sisters it's gotta be Patty. Between Carl and Lenny it would be Lenny...or maybe it's both of them?
I bet it's Moe....or Comic Book guy...or the sea captain....or Willie....or Milhouse's father....or....
~Adam
~Adam
Barney Gumbal! When he's sober, he's really quite charming and endearing (kinda like one of my exes 
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Willy the Groundskeeper is HOT!!
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My honest reaction to the latest Treehouse of Horror: meh.
But here's a guarantee for a happy holiday: doing some browsing at Amazon.com I learned that the DVD collection of Season 5 is out on December 21st. Woo-hoo!
But here's a guarantee for a happy holiday: doing some browsing at Amazon.com I learned that the DVD collection of Season 5 is out on December 21st. Woo-hoo!
I agree Joe. This year's TOH was not quite up to snuff. A couple of good moments, the best being when Ned, having the ability to see the future, spots the marquee that says "The Rosie O'Donnell Musical" has closed after three performances and says "well I didn't need any powers to see that coming" or soemthing like that. Lisa as hunting Jack the Ripper was cute, but the Fantastic Voyage spoof was kind of lame. The Professor Frink character is, in my opinion, the Worst. Character. Ever.
Much better (albeit, weird) episode this past Sunday (Nov. 14)!
I could have sworn Bart already knew all about sex. It was a much better depisode than the most recent Treehouse of Terror--any show that references Thomas Pynchon is to be celebrated.
~Adam
~Adam
Surprised there has been no buzz about last night's episode: chock full o' political commentary, most notoriously a Fox News van pulling into town blaring "We Are the Champions" with a HUGE Bush/Cheney 2004 poster/sign on the side of the news van...
I didn't put it on until about 8:07 or so. I was watching the NFL highlights on ESPN and forgot to change the channel. eek!
Don't forget: after the Super Bowl there's a Super Bowl episode of The Simpson's featuring Tom Brady, Warren Sapp, Yao Ming, LeBron James, and Michelle Kwan.
I've got my VCR set to tape it. The local TV critic loved it.
The reviewer for the LA Daily News was so-so on tonight's episode, but I also have the VCR ready. Particularly intriqued by the secondary plotline: Ned Flanders begins producing violent Bible epics, a la Mel Gibson.
~Adam
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~Adam
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The B Man:
Surprised there has been no buzz about last night's episode: chock full o' political commentary, most notoriously a Fox News van pulling into town blaring \"We Are the Champions\" with a HUGE Bush/Cheney 2004 poster/sign on the side of the news van...
You know, they repeated this recently, and I forgot to put it on again! Unreal!Surprised there has been no buzz about last night's episode: chock full o' political commentary, most notoriously a Fox News van pulling into town blaring \"We Are the Champions\" with a HUGE Bush/Cheney 2004 poster/sign on the side of the news van...
I will watch tonight's show shortly through the magic of videotape. The local station had post-game coverage so when I got home at midnight, they were just getting around to showing it.
I don't know about that L.A. critic, but I really liked last night's episode a lot.
Or maybe I just needed to laugh. wink
Or maybe I just needed to laugh. wink
Me too Susie Loo. I thought it was one of the better episodes in recent years.
I thought it's among the better episodes of this season--amazing that Homer wasn't the character involved in the most tasteless enterprise. "I'm the worst thing to happen to sports since Fox" had me laughing out loud & almost shooting beer out my nose!!
~Adam
~Adam
Damn. I was at a Super Bowl party down by the beach so I set the digital recorder to catch this and American Dad. Of course the game went way over it's allotted time, so it didn't get either of them.
I can see that mistake from people who aren't experienced in the ways of the NFL and the networks, but you, Jim Allen? I'm ashamed. wink
I was talking to phillyrunner about this at the bar on Sunday. The TV guide listed the game from 6 to 9:30, post-game from 9:30-10 and the Simpsons at 10. I knew that was a joke. Because of TV timeouts, the extra pre-game stuff and the bloated halftime I knew that the game itself wouldn't be over until at least 10. Not to mention, the local Fox station here had their own post-game coverage, so I had my VCR set from 10 pm to 2 am.
Joe
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I was talking to phillyrunner about this at the bar on Sunday. The TV guide listed the game from 6 to 9:30, post-game from 9:30-10 and the Simpsons at 10. I knew that was a joke. Because of TV timeouts, the extra pre-game stuff and the bloated halftime I knew that the game itself wouldn't be over until at least 10. Not to mention, the local Fox station here had their own post-game coverage, so I had my VCR set from 10 pm to 2 am.
Joe
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Um... I'm not sure which "Simpsons" thread to post here, but I wasn't aware of the rumor of Matt Groening's sexual orientation. Incidentally, happy 51st birthday today, Matt (regardless if you are celebrating it with your boyfriend or girlfriend ).
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The moderator will combine that thread here shortly. wink I never heard any rumor about Matt either. I suppose it's possible but I never got a vibe from seeing him on TV.
This past Sunday's episode was one of those that makes me think it's time to put the series to bed once and for all. Outside of a couple of laughs it was horrible.
Joe
This past Sunday's episode was one of those that makes me think it's time to put the series to bed once and for all. Outside of a couple of laughs it was horrible.
Joe
Maybe the reason why Susan Lucci never wins the Emmy is because she says dumb things about "The Simpsons," like it may be time to retire the series.
No way!
"Simpsons" 4ever!
No way!
"Simpsons" 4ever!
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Susan Lucci in Philly:
This past Sunday's episode was one of those that makes me think it's time to put the series to bed once and for all. Outside of a couple of laughs it was horrible.
Joe, I missed the 8.00 p.m. one. But, I did watch the 9.30 p.m. episode (was that a repeat or original?), and I thought it was a little weak.
This past Sunday's episode was one of those that makes me think it's time to put the series to bed once and for all. Outside of a couple of laughs it was horrible.
In another thread, MPetrelis posted
I needed a few laughs last week, so I went to my favorite used book store on Church Street to see if they had the latest issue of MAD magazine for sale.
They did, with Alfred E. Newman on the cover, dressed in football drag, bent over and about to hike a purple bowling ball.
As usually happens when I bring MAD into the apartment, I get disparaging comments from my b.f. and pals who stop over.
You know, things like, "Aren't you too old to be reading MAD?" Or, "Enjoying your second adolescence?" Sometimes even, "I wouldn't be caught dead reading that thing."
Sure enough, the next day I'll hear the b.f. cackling in the water closet, as reads MAD behind a closed door. And my pals, after sharing some medical smoke, ask me to go make a cuppa cawfee and find some munchies, so I leave the living room and they start to read MAD.
Well, they all seem to be enjoying the two-page spread on " The Simpsons " and which character may be gay or lesbian.
If you follow the link above, you'll find MAD has posted a few panel from the two-page spread.
Check it out, if you love "The Simpsons!"
millerbeach replied
Man, that puppy took a while to download, but it was worth it. I've had my suspicions about Thelma and Selma, the twin sisters of Marge Simpson. The cat? I question that one. Isn't Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons gay? Not meaning to out him, but I thought I heard he was. There is an awful lot of gay humor in his shows that I am sure most of the hetero population doesn't get. Maybe that's the reason I love that show so much. Then again, maybe it's the clever writing.
Susan Lucci in Philly replied
Marge's sisters are Patty and Selma, only one of them is apparently gay, Matt Groening is not known to be openly gay (he was married, but I believe got a divorce).
MPetrelis replied
Millerbeach, I also had to wait a loooong time for it download, and then when it did, there were only a few panels!
IMHO, MAD magazine is worth the cover price just for the spread on "The Simpsons."
I needed a few laughs last week, so I went to my favorite used book store on Church Street to see if they had the latest issue of MAD magazine for sale.
They did, with Alfred E. Newman on the cover, dressed in football drag, bent over and about to hike a purple bowling ball.
As usually happens when I bring MAD into the apartment, I get disparaging comments from my b.f. and pals who stop over.
You know, things like, "Aren't you too old to be reading MAD?" Or, "Enjoying your second adolescence?" Sometimes even, "I wouldn't be caught dead reading that thing."
Sure enough, the next day I'll hear the b.f. cackling in the water closet, as reads MAD behind a closed door. And my pals, after sharing some medical smoke, ask me to go make a cuppa cawfee and find some munchies, so I leave the living room and they start to read MAD.
Well, they all seem to be enjoying the two-page spread on " The Simpsons " and which character may be gay or lesbian.
If you follow the link above, you'll find MAD has posted a few panel from the two-page spread.
Check it out, if you love "The Simpsons!"
millerbeach replied
Man, that puppy took a while to download, but it was worth it. I've had my suspicions about Thelma and Selma, the twin sisters of Marge Simpson. The cat? I question that one. Isn't Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons gay? Not meaning to out him, but I thought I heard he was. There is an awful lot of gay humor in his shows that I am sure most of the hetero population doesn't get. Maybe that's the reason I love that show so much. Then again, maybe it's the clever writing.
Susan Lucci in Philly replied
Marge's sisters are Patty and Selma, only one of them is apparently gay, Matt Groening is not known to be openly gay (he was married, but I believe got a divorce).
MPetrelis replied
Millerbeach, I also had to wait a loooong time for it download, and then when it did, there were only a few panels!
IMHO, MAD magazine is worth the cover price just for the spread on "The Simpsons."
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Cattledog:
Joe, I missed the 8.00 p.m. one. But, I did watch the 9.30 p.m. episode (was that a repeat or original?), and I thought it was a little weak.
The 9:30 episode was a repeat. My recollection of it from when it originally aired is that it wasn't nearly as bad as the one you missed.Joe, I missed the 8.00 p.m. one. But, I did watch the 9.30 p.m. episode (was that a repeat or original?), and I thought it was a little weak.
By the way -- this coming Sunday is the "coming-out" episode!
Joe
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The episode in which Bart becomes a rap artist was pretty bad--but I did like Bart crafting his own ransom note.
~Adam
~Adam
The rap portion to set up the story was lame but I thought the staged kidnapping story and Chief Wiggum's ineptitude were pretty funny.
Gay marriage comes to Springfield.
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As the mayor of Springfield says in a clip of the episode: \"Springfield: a place where everyone can marry — even dudes.\"
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In the show, Springfield will legalize gay marriage to bring in tourists and Homer Simpson will become an ordained minister over the Internet so that he can marry same-sex couples.
And like any tourist initiative, there is a catchy song -- this time, to the tune of Harry Belafonte's Banana Boat.
The song goes: \"Gay-o, it's OK-o/Tie the knot and spend all your dough.\"
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In the show, Springfield will legalize gay marriage to bring in tourists and Homer Simpson will become an ordained minister over the Internet so that he can marry same-sex couples.
And like any tourist initiative, there is a catchy song -- this time, to the tune of Harry Belafonte's Banana Boat.
The song goes: \"Gay-o, it's OK-o/Tie the knot and spend all your dough.\"
The whole article has quotes used in an ABC News report. I happened to see the report because it's one of the video clips available for customers of Comcast's internet service. Can't wait for the episode (15 minutes away) -- I've got the VCR set to tape it as well, because I may well want to watch it again. wink
With all of the offensive crap that is on television such as people trading spouses and mommies, people sleeping with each other on reality shows, in addition to loads of violence, leave it to FOX "the original king of low-brow television" to give us all a disclaimer before "The Simpsons" because it deals with the topic of--gasp!--gay marriage. It just shows you how screwed up the media and our society really is.
The disclaimer was an absolute disgrace. A disclaimer like that on a network that doesn't deserve to air such a quality show. How about a disclaimer for The Simple Life: "This episode contains scenes featuring two rich sluts acting even more like morons than they do in real life. Viewer lack-of-discretion desperately hoped for, because otherwise no one will watch us."
The episode itself was highly entertaining.
The episode itself was highly entertaining.
What did the disclaimer say?
"This episode contains discussion of same-sex marriage. Viewer discretion advised."
I guess we should see this on CNN, C-SPAN, network news, etc. as well?
I guess we should see this on CNN, C-SPAN, network news, etc. as well?
Can you guys help out those who didn't see it -- which character came out as gay? and did any of the regular characters actually marry?
It was Patty, Marge's sister.
Great episode, by the way.
Great episode, by the way.
But Patty didn't even get married, as Marge discovered that Patty's fiancee Vernoica was actually a man disguised as a woman (so he could play on the LPGA Tour).
[ February 21, 2005, 08:31 AM: Message edited by: canmark ]
[ February 21, 2005, 08:31 AM: Message edited by: canmark ]
I think the "disclaimer" was intended to be a joke.
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