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¿The Simpsons,¿ the longest-running prime-time animated program in the United States, revolves around a five-member family and a vast assortment of its friends, relatives and other wacky Springfield residents. Matt Groening created parents Homer and Marge plus offspring Bart (rebellious, irreverent), Lisa (brainy, ethical) and baby Maggie (pacified, off-balance) for animated breaks within Fox¿s ¿The Tracey Ullman Show.¿ In 1989, the characters were spun off into a half-hour comedy for Fox.
¿The Simpsons,¿ the longest-running prime-time animated program in the United States, revolves around a five-member family and a vast assortment of its friends, relatives and other wacky Springfield residents. Matt Groening created parents Homer and Marge plus offspring Bart (rebellious, irreverent), Lisa (brainy, ethical) and baby Maggie (pacified, off-balance) for animated breaks within Fox¿s ¿The Tracey Ullman Show.¿ In 1989, the characters were spun off into a half-hour comedy for Fox.
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Alaskans, still cringing after Palin interviews, brace for vice presidential debate
Associated Press WriterANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ Alaskans' two-year honeymoon with Gov. Sarah Palin may have ended around the time the Republican vice presidential candidate started saying that she told Congress "thanks but no thanks" on the Bridge to Nowhere. The line...Tags: Alaska, Saturday Night Live, Republican Party, Government, National Government
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The Raiders' Darth Davis a real disgrace
Someone force Al Davis to wear a big black helmet so we can call him by his proper name — Darth Davis. He has completely gone to the Dark Side of the Force, so it was shameful when he said that dispatched coach Lane Kiffin brought "disgrace to the [...Tags: Warren Sapp, University of Miami, Ricky Williams, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers
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New DVD releases include 'You Don't Mess With the Zohan,' 'Sleeping Beauty,' 'The Happening'
AP Movie WriterSelected home-video releases: "You Don't Mess With the Zohan" The Adam Sandler hit machine continues with his comedy about an Israeli commando who fakes his own death to live the life he's dreamed about — being a hairdresser in New York City and...Tags: The Happening, Adam Sandler, Orson Welles, Charlton Heston, Cartoons
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"The Simpsons": No plans for exit
The TV ZoneCould "The Simpsons" go another three seasons beyond the one that starts this weekend? It's a possibility, and Al Jean, show czar who's been at the show since day one, suggested as much in a reporter call this ayem.......Tags: Television
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WEEKEND WATCH
TOMORROW CHRIS ROCK: KILL THE MESSENGER (9p.m., HBO) - In his latest special, the comic performs in New York, London and South Africa. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (11:30 p.m., NBC/4) - "House Bunny" star Anna Faris hosts; Duffy is this week's musical guest....Tags: Jimmy Smits, Saturday Night Live, New York, Chris Rock
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HOT STUFF
MOVIES FLASH OF GENIUS. Greg Kinnear stars as Robert Kearns, inventor of the intermittent windshield wiper, in this unlikely biopic. Opens Friday. BLINDNESS. A star-studded cast including Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Danny Glover and Gael García Bernal...Tags: David Schwimmer, Star Wars, Radio City Music Hall, Dexter, Sarah Palin
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Naughty 'Housewives'
Zap2itA van hugs the switchbacks as it climbs the hills above Los Angeles. Past Ella Fitzgerald Drive and Muddy Waters Lane on the Universal lot, it stops on TV's most famous suburban street, Wisteria Lane. Wisteria is stapled to fake trees, and white fences...Tags: Clothing and Textiles Industry, Dexter, Mini, Metal and Mineral, Dana Delany
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'Pineapple Express' Director Brings 'Good Vibes' to FOX
Zap2It.comWriter-director David Gordon Green is making his first foray into television, setting up an animated pilot at FOX. The "Pineapple Express" helmer has sold a pilot presentation for a show called "Good Vibes" to the network. It centers on high-school...Tags: California, Pineapple Express
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Ratings: Football Carries NBC Again Sunday
Zap2It.comFast National ratings for Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008 ABC got a solid premiere from "Desperate Housewives" Sunday night, but it wasn't enough to dislodge NBC from the top of the ratings heap. NBC scored an 8.2 rating/13 share for the night (which may...Tags: Television, America's Next Top Model, NBC, Movies, National Football League
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TV today: Sept. 28
After narrowly avoiding discovery in the brilliantly plotted second season, Dexter (9 p.m., Showtime) ruins the relative calm of his life as the third season starts with a murder that doesn't follow his established code. Jimmy Smits plays a district...Tags: Jimmy Smits, Desperate Housewives, David Duchovny
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Import "Little Britain" Looks To Be Quite Droll
Of all the British TV shows crossing the sea to become U.S. fixtures -- from the established " The Office," " American Idol" and " Dancing With the Stars" to the new "Worst Week," " Life on Mars" and "Eleventh Hour" -- the most difficult transition...Tags: Private Health Care, Dancing With the Stars, Minority Groups, Dexter, Cancer
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Who's that Criminal Minds guy?
I enjoy Criminal Minds. There is a new actor. I don't know his name and I don't recall seeing him in any movies. Where did he come from? — M.G., Pompano Beach I assume you're talking about Joe Mantegna, who stepped in early last season after...Tags: Tribune Co., Swingtown, Jimmy Carter, Justice System, Mandy Patinkin
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