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Nancy's Animated TV Blog January 2005 Archive

By Nancy Basile, About.com Guide to Animated TV since 1999

"King of the Hill" Ropes Big Guest Stars

Sunday January 23, 2005
Tom Petty, Shannon Elizabeth, Jason Bateman and Brendan Fraser are among some of the guest voices this season on the Emmy Award-winning animated series "King of the Hill" Sundays on ... Read More

"Family Guy" Premiere May 1

Friday January 21, 2005
Looks like Seth MacFarlane's giving us back-to-back cartoons on May 1. "Family Guy" will premiere at 9:00 p.m. ET, just before the premiere of "American Dad." Don't miss the "Family ... Read More

"American Dad" Premiere May 1

Friday January 21, 2005
Okay, so "American Dad" won't premiere after the Super Bowl. But you will get a sneak preview. The new animated comedy "American Dad" will premiere Sunday, May 1 at 9:30 ... Read More

GameCube Games Based on Cartoons

Wednesday January 19, 2005
I've reviewed cartoon games for just about every platform. Here's my list for the Nintendo GameCube. You may be surprised at what's available from "The Simpsons" to "SpongeBob."

Marge Simpson Gets a Makeover

Monday January 17, 2005
Look for Marge Simpson to get a new hairstyle in ads for Dove Styling products. The magazine ads should start appearing next month, according to "L.A. Daily News." Learn more ... Read More

New Adult Swim Shows for 2005

Monday January 17, 2005
New Adult Swim shows include "Robot Chicken" and "Boondocks." "Robot Chicken" is the stop-animated series from Seth Green ("Greg the Bunny.") "Boondocks" is the long-awaited series based on the comic ... Read More

Xbox Games Based on Cartoons

Friday January 14, 2005
Though the Xbox is sort of a newcomer to the console market, it's quite a hit with gamers. Here are my picks for the best cartoon games for the Xbox, ... Read More

"The Office" Creator Writes for "The Simpsons"

Thursday January 13, 2005
After receiving praise from Matt Groening, "The Office" writer and star Ricky Gervais will write an episode of "The Simpsons." BBC News reports that Gervais is already working on the ... Read More

Someone on "Simpsons" Gay? You bet!

Thursday January 13, 2005
Online Casinos are taking bets on who is gay on "The Simpsons." Vegas is getting in on the action, too. Consumer beware!

"The Boondocks" Joins Adult Swim

Thursday January 13, 2005
Animation Insider is reporting that "The Boondocks will air this fall on Adult Swim on the Cartoon Network. The show is based on the comic strip of the same name. ... Read More

"Simpsons" Spanish Voices Fight for Jobs

Thursday January 13, 2005
News reports are being posted that the actors who dub the Spanish-speaking parts for "The Simpsons" may lose their jobs over failed contract negotiations. Can you imagine watching "The Simpsons" ... Read More

"ATHF" DVD Reviews

Thursday January 13, 2005
Adult Swim fans should read these two reviews of the first two volumes from "Aqua Teen Hunger Force." TV junkie Mike Brown reviews "ATHF" Vol. 1 and "ATHF" Vol. ... Read More

GBA Games Based on Cartoons

Tuesday January 11, 2005
Game Boy Advance is a great way to take video games wherever you go. (To some parents, it's a godsend, others a curse.) Here are my picks for the best ... Read More

PS2 Games Based on Cartoons

Saturday January 8, 2005
Whether it's "The Simpsons" Hit and Run or "SpongeBob Squarepants" Battle for Bikini Bottom, you'll find the best cartoon video games on this list for Playstation 2.

"Space Ghost" Vol. 2 DVD Review

Thursday January 6, 2005
The second release of "Space Ghost" is out on DVD. Now that the holidays are winding down, take some time to enjoy these episodes. You'll need patience if you're not ... Read More

Picture Galleries

Monday January 3, 2005
New year, new pictures! See a lot more pictures from your favorite shows, including "Harvey Birdman," "Kid Notorious," "Sealab 2021" and "Space Ghost."

Tom Brady to Guest on "Simpsons"

Monday January 3, 2005
"Boston Herald" is reporting that New England Patriots QB Tom Brady will make a guest appearance on "The Simpsons" Super Bowl episode. The episode will spoof last year's Janet Jackson ... Read More

"Drawn Together"

Sunday January 2, 2005
Catch up on Comedy Central's newest animated hit "Drawn Together." Get details about the premise and the characters, and check out some cast photos.

Happy New Year!

Saturday January 1, 2005
Maggie Simpson is my Baby New Year. (Sorry, Ike.) Read some trivia about the youngest member of the Simpson family, and have a great 2005!

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