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Canada Kids Love Simpsons

Wednesday, November 19, 2003

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Canada Kids Love Simpsons

The Simpsons is the most popular television show among Canadian children, according to a new survey of kids aged 8 to 15 to be released today. The barely functional Simpson family, first introduced 13 years ago, has had a profound impact on North American culture, so much so that George Bush Sr. declared during the [...]

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Simpsons Canada Connection

Saturday, November 8, 2003

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Simpsons Canada Connection

The likes of Joe Millionaire and American Idol are no laughing matter for Homer Simpson and, more specifically, scribes like Canadian Tim Long. The executive producer and senior writer of The Simpsons says comedy writers are an endangered species in today’s TV landscape. “I’m incredibly lucky to be here. I’m going to ride the wheels [...]

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Quimby’s Animated Campaign

Friday, October 24, 2003

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Quimby’s Animated Campaign

“Diamond” Joe Quimby flat-out denies being the individual that allegedly offered a six-figure bribe to opponent John Nunziata to withdraw his candidacy for Toronto’s mayor, he announced today. “Hey, I’m in the business of taking bribes, not making them,” the ‘colourful’ candidate said. A mayor of Springfield for at least 9 terms, Quimby promises to [...]

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Writer Brings Loonie Outlook

Friday, September 12, 2003

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Writer Brings Loonie Outlook

Tim Long, an executive producer and senior writer of The Simpsons, insists he’s not a performer. Still, he displayed the skills of a standup comedian yesterday afternoon, fielding questions about the popular animated TV series from students who crowded into The Wave, a University of Western Ontario bar. After writing stints on Politically Incorrect with [...]

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Canada’s Answer To Homer?

Tuesday, July 29, 2003

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Canada’s Answer To Homer?

“When Jacob Thomas entered the Is Your Dad Like Homer? contest just before Father’s Day, his dad agreed to pose for the perfect character-driven picture. The picture Jacob submitted for the contest reveals his dad, Jim Thomas, lounging on a living room couch, grasping a bottle of beer in his left hand and balancing a [...]

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Is Your Dad Like Homer?

Friday, May 30, 2003

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Is Your Dad Like Homer?

How does a V.I.P. trip for four to Hollywood to visit a recording session of The Simpsons sound? If you are a resident of Canada and have a father that reminds you of Homer Simpson, then it can be yours. Global and Zeller’s Father’s Day promotion in conjunction with canada.com asks kids and adults to [...]

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Homer Honorary ‘Pegger?

Tuesday, May 27, 2003

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Homer Honorary ‘Pegger?

“City hall is about to honour television’s most beloved and buffoonish dad for being a real homer — just in time for Father’s Day. Homer Simpson will be made an official honorary citizen of the city this Friday — a follow-up to last year’s revelation that the main character of TV’s longest-running animated sitcom is [...]

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O Canada. It’s The Bart Of War

Wednesday, May 21, 2003

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O Canada. It’s The Bart Of War

God Bless Canada, er America, for The Simpsons. TV’s longest-running and most fearless sitcom signed off for another season Sunday with a jaw-dropping finale. In the first of a double-episode ender, best friends Bart and Milhouse ended up battling on a baseball field where the boys have gathered to sing the national anthem. To stop [...]

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