Homer's odyssey: 'Simpsons' ' 500th show
The Simpsons are evicted from Springfield and join an off-the-grid community in "At Long Last Leave," the milestone 500th episode of "The Simpsons," airing Sunday, Feb. 19 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Credit: FOX/
On Sunday (8 p.m., Fox/5), "The Simpsons" marks an extraordinary feat -- its 500th episode.
The characters, which began as droopier versions in 20-second cartoons on "The Tracey Ullman Show," have evolved, as creator Matt Groening and star Dan Castellaneta discuss in a rare interview.
Before they worked together, Groening loved Castellaneta's improv work, and Castellaneta read Groening's "Life in Hell" comics; the two still get a kick out of each other.
I am always reminded of when Dan and I were in New Orleans and walking around the French Quarter, I would throw out ideas to Dan, and one was an idea when the Simpsons get a pet baboon, and it's very aggressive, and the Simpsons have to live on the first floor of the house.
Lots of room for guests on 'The Simpsons'
Consider these numbers: Now in its 23rd season, "The Simpsons" has won 27 Emmy Awards, is seen in more than 100 countries and has 37 million likes on its Facebook page.
Guest stars have included Buzz Aldrin, Anne Bancroft, Tony Blair, Rodney Dangerfield, Bob Denver, Stephen Hawking, Michael Jackson, Jack Lemmon, Jack LaLanne, Paul Newman, the Ramones, J.K. Rowling, Elizabeth Taylor and John Updike.
It's in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the most guest stars.
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