The Simpsons

In their over twenty years on TV, 'The Simpsons' have ventured into 'real life' a few different times, but they were still cartoon versions of themselves. So, what would 'The Simpsons' look like if they were real people?

Having survived its latest challenge to eternal status quo by way of Sunday’s Girls-y premiere, The Simpsons seem poised for fewer head-turning changes this fall. That is, until Waylon Smithers finally, and officially comes out of the closet to all, while an even bigger surprise may lie ahead beyond Season 30.

Sweater-loving, God-fearing Simpsons character Ned Flanders is the inspiration for the Phoenix-based metal band Okilly Dokilly.

Fans of America's longest running sitcom, 'The Simpsons,' have reason to celebrate: Homer's favorite brew, Duff, could be headed towards a beer cooler near you very soon!

Harry Shearer, one of the main voice actors on The Simpsons, announced last week that he would be retiring. What?!? How will we watch the show without Mr. Burns? Without Lenny? Without Flanders?!? Calm down! It seems Shearer isn’t the end-all, be-all of voice acting. Brock Baker does impressions and it looks like he’s mastered most of Shearer’s Simpsons characters. Watch the video – actually, don’

The Simpsons has gone on long enough that fans will inevitably face cast departure or a potential end to the series, but despite the recent renewal for Seasons 27 and 28, that end may already be in sight. Iconic Simpsons mainstay Harry Shearer appears to have revealed his exit from the long-running FOX animated series, and not even Ned Flanders could find the optimism here.

It’s another sad day for The Simpsons and the world at large, as series executive producer Al Jean confirmed news that co-creator Sam Simon passed away on Sunday, at the age of 59, in Los Angeles. The Emmy-winning Simon had also written for such TV legends as Taxi and Cheers, battling a cancer diagnosis since 2012.

Sammy Hagar is headed for Springfield on Nov. 23, but you can see the Red Rocker immortalized as a 'Simpsons' cast member a few days early, courtesy of this publicity shot from the Fox network.

Last year, the Ohio State University Band gave football fans one hell of a movie tribute, marching along to formations of everything from 'Superman' to 'Jurassic Park,' so what was the one way to top it? TV! See what "the best damn band in the land" came up with for everything from 'Game of Thrones' to 'Dragnet,' with the full TVLand TV tribute!

As I mentioned in a recent blog, I've spent the better part of the last five days watching the 'Every Simpsons Ever' marathon on FXX and, though I recall seeing the episode many moons ago, I completely forgot that Bismarck was referenced during season two.