Not easy to juggle a pregnant wife and a troubled child, but somehow I managed to fit in eight hours of TV a day.— Homer
Not easy to juggle a pregnant wife and a troubled child, but somehow I managed to fit in eight hours of TV a day.— Homer
Hey fans, a recent article released by the United Press expresses how much Hispanic influence Homer and the show has. "While preparing for a night out on the town with his wife, Marge, Homer Simpson hummed a tune to himself while wiggling his rather rotund bottom around a "dance floor" that was really his bathroom."..."Homer's gyrations (witnessed by fans of the animated television series "The Simpsons" back in the show's first season) were actually that Spanish-influenced dance craze of the '50's -- the Mambo." "Who else would make a semi-regular character out of Bumble Bee Guy, the constantly costumed principal on-air talent at KMEX, the cartoon Springfield's Spanish-language television station? Inspired by Roberto Gomez Bolaros, who performed in many low-grade comedies on Mexico's Televisa network under the name Chespirito, Bumble Bee Guy's over-dramatic acting and pidgin Spanish that even the whitest of Anglos can understand has often helped underscore a gag on the show." From Bumble Bee guy to Tito Puente to even Krusty taking the kids to Tijuana (the happiest place on earth)... read all about it
Hey collectors, The Hamilton Collection has sent out a flyer about their newest Simpsons collection set. Titled "Citizens of Springfield" the collection is a series of none other than the citizens of Springfield followed by our favorite dad, Homer. The Mail Flyer also shows that there will be citizens such as Krusty, Apu and Chief Wiggum made. Each figure is displayed in their own small "environment". Each figure is cast for only 95 days, certified by Fox and comes with its own numbered certificate of authenticity. Check collectiblestoday.com to sign up for this newest subscription.
Hey fans, recently Mike Reiss went again to another university to speak. This time it was Drexel University in Philadelphia. "At the event, Reiss shared information about his career while keeping the audience in stitches. He talked about his Harvard roots ("If you want to know what a Harvard education is like, go into your backyard and burn $150,000."), his experience working on The Critic, and his 15 years of writing for The Simpsons. After warming up the audience, Reiss detailed how episodes of The Simpsons were prepared. The show currently has 25 writers; while some work on preparing future episodes, others work on creating the current show. After a script is written, the entire process becomes collaborative. All told, episodes are rewritten eight different times, he said." Read the full article here.
Next up on our list is a new product announced by the good people at Rix Tins. You may remember Rix as the company which has released such great items as the tin coasters, dart board, keychains and Duff can with playing cards. The company has announced the new Duff Tin Tray which is 13" in diameter and will be going for about $10.00. Look for this very cool item in stores soon.
"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 based on a real-life Winnipeg native, The Simpsons creator Matt Groening's father. "Homer is coming to TD Centre," Heather McIntyre, CanWest Global's local manager of production and operations, said yesterday of the honour to be bestowed outside the city's tallest tower.
"We're giving him a giant certificate, and there's going to be an eight-foot-tall Homer Simpson there to receive it," said Gerbasi (Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry), who will join CanWest officials Leonard and Gail Asper for the ceremony. The event is coming as efforts progress to create a museum in honour of another Winnipeg-rooted character, Winnie the Pooh. Read the full story Here.
Hey fans, The Simpsons and Matt Groening are helping to fight Autism with the Autism Coalition Charity Auction. The Coalition presents the Night of Too Many Stars. The Night of Too Many Stars on NBC is proud to announce a Five-Star VIP open-to-the-public charity auction! Beginning May 26th, 2003 you'll have ten days to bid on the merchandise and events being sold of for the charity. One of the items a Simpsons Cel Signed by Matt Greoning. The cel is matted and ready to be framed, starting bid is $650.00 and is item 3227296968. Other items in the charity include trips to meet stars, attend live concerts and backstage passes as well as walk in rolls for TV shows. This is truly an amazing charity event.
