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Nancy's Animated TV Blog April 2005 Archive

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

"The Simpsons" Celebrates Epic 350th Episode

Thursday April 28, 2005
"The Simpsons," America's most colorful family, will celebrate an unprecedented 350 episodes on Sunday, May 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX. In the milestone 350th episode, "The Heartbroke Kid," ... Read More

"Family Guy" Season Premiere

Wednesday April 27, 2005
Don't miss a brand new episode of "Family Guy" on May 1, at 9:00 p.m. ET on FOX. Since its debut in 1999, the Emmy-nominated animated series has attracted an ... Read More

"American Dad" Video Clips

Tuesday April 26, 2005
"American Dad" is set to launch on Sunday, May 1 at 9:30 p.m. ET. Watch this clip to see Seth MacFarlane doing the voices of Peter and other characters at ... Read More

"Family Guy" Episode Clip

Tuesday April 26, 2005
"Family Guy" returns on Sunday, May 1 at 9:00 p.m. Watch this video clip to get a taste of the hilarity that lies ahead. Beware: "Passion of the Christ" and ... Read More

"The Simpsons" Bump Catholic Episode

Thursday April 21, 2005
E! Online is reporting that "The Simpsons" is postponing an episode about a Catholic school in respect for the recently deceased Pope John Paul II. The episode will air May ... Read More

FOX's Animation Domination for May

Wednesday April 20, 2005
FOX unveils battle-ready plans for Sundays in May, launching the comedy attack on May 1 with Animation Domination, which includes two all-new, back-to-back episodes of "The Simpsons." Kicking off FOX's ... Read More

Jimmy Becomes a Man, Sort Of, on "South Park"

Monday April 18, 2005
Jimmy has to figure out a way to pull himself together before the big talent show in an all-new episode of "South Park" entitled "Erection Day," premiering Wednesday, April 20 ... Read More

"The Simpsons" Trivia

Monday April 18, 2005
Fans are quizzing each other with trivia questions from "The Simpsons" at our lively posting board. Can you answer their questions?

Win "Family Guy" Prizes

Wednesday April 13, 2005
Fans in Los Angeles! Listen up! On Friday, April 15, you can enter the "Freakin’ Sweet Stewie Sound-a-like Contest!" Starting at 1:00 PM you can register for the chance to ... Read More

“The Death Of Eric Cartman"

Tuesday April 12, 2005
Butters is freaked out when he thinks he can communicate with the dead in an all-new episode of "South Park," entitled "The Death Of Eric Cartman," premiering Wednesday, April 13 ... Read More

"Family Guy" CD To Be Released

Thursday April 7, 2005
You wanted more "Family Guy?" You got it! Fox is pulling out all the stops for the new episodes of the "Family Guy" which will begin airing May 1. Now ... Read More

"Futurama" DVD Collection Back on Schedule

Thursday April 7, 2005
Web site Can't Get Enough "Futurama" is reporting that "Robot Maniacs" will be released August 23. Previously, this mini-collection of episodes had been cancelled. The web site is reporting that ... Read More

"American Dad" Is Coming to a Theater Near You

Tuesday April 5, 2005
"American Dad: Inside the CIA," a never-before-seen short, will run exclusively before the film "Fever Pitch," starring Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon, beginning Friday, April 8. The three-minute short, which ... Read More

Fall 2005 Shows on Adult Swim

Tuesday April 5, 2005
A new slate of shows will show up on Adult Swim in the coming year. In September, you can see premieres of "Stroker & Hoop," "Squidbillies," "12oz Mouse" and "Perfect ... Read More

More Offensive Than "South Park" or "Robot Chicken?"

Tuesday April 5, 2005
A new show debuted on MTV2 called "Wonder Showzen." It goes even further to offend viewers and bait the censors than other animated shows. The show is only part animation, ... Read More

"South Park" and Terry Schiavo

Tuesday April 5, 2005
I was really impressed with last week's "South Park" episode that dared to take on the media and political frenzy surrounding poor Terry Schiavo and her family. Here, Salon.com, ever ... Read More

Nancy Cartwright in London

Tuesday April 5, 2005
Nancy Cartwright will perform her one-woman play in London starting in May. The play, "My Life as a Ten Year Old Boy," is based on her book of the same ... Read More

You Say You Want a Revolution?

Tuesday April 5, 2005
Igor Smykov, a Russian plaintiff, recently lost his battle to have "The Simpsons" to be banned from Russian TV. According to Mosnews.com, "He believes that watching The Simpsons made his ... Read More

New "South Park" Episode "The Losing Edge"

Tuesday April 5, 2005
A winning season and overzealous parents threaten to ruin the entire summer, when the boys of South Park head to the State Championship in an all new episode of "South ... Read More

Download "Simpsons" Director's Student Film

Tuesday April 5, 2005
Get links to download "Simpsons" director Jim Reardon's student film at Animated News. The parody of the "heart-warming holiday" "Peanuts" specials, "Bring Me the Head of Charlie Brown" has ... Read More

"The Simpsons" Spring Trivia Quiz

Monday April 4, 2005
Take a spring break by trying to answer these ten questions about spring-time in Springfield. Test your knowledge of Whacking Day, and episodes of "The Simpsons."

Bart Simpson Trivia Quiz

Friday April 1, 2005
In honor of April Fool's Day, take this online quiz about America's most mischievous kid, Bart Simpson. The questions and answers are real. This is no foolin'.

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