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Nancy's Animated TV Blog May 2005 Archive

By Nancy Basile, About.com Guide to Animated TV

"The Simpsons" Summer Vacations

Wednesday May 25, 2005
If you're getting ready for a summer vacation, learn from the mistakes of the Simpson family. Here I've chosen my favorite "Simpsons" episodes centering on the family's wacky vacations.

"The Simpsons" Movie

Friday May 20, 2005
The summer movie season is almost here, officially. So let's turn our thoughts to one of the most-anticipated movies based on a cartoon: "The Simpsons." Find out when this film ... Read More

Fox Announces Fall Season

Thursday May 19, 2005
Today Fox unveiled its primetime schedule for the 2005-2006 television season. Returning primetime Sunday cartoons are "King of the Hill," "The Simpsons," "Family Guy" and "American Dad." And you were ... Read More

Homer Simpson's Hamburger Recipes

Thursday May 19, 2005
Homer Simpson is known for his, uh, creative grilling. Here's a great collection of recipes submitted by fans, as if Homer himself were cooking. Some of them are gross, but ... Read More

Rebel "D'oh!"

Tuesday May 17, 2005
Ty Burr reports on the beginnings of "The Simpsons" as rebel art. He says, "When the show debuted, it was widely scorned by the media as a cynical kiddie ... Read More

Top Picks for Primetime Cartoons on DVD

Tuesday May 17, 2005
More and more TV shows are being released on DVD. Here's my definitive list of primetime cartoon DVDs to own.

"The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie"

Monday May 16, 2005
Campy cameos and butt jokes abound in "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie." Those aren't the only reasons I liked this film, now on DVD. But something's missing from the movie version ... Read More

"American Dad" Sticking Around

Thursday May 12, 2005
The Futon Critic is reporting that "American Dad" co-creators Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman have inked a two-year, seven-figure overall deal with 20th Century Fox Television. Fox has committed to ... Read More

"King of the Hill" Season Four DVD Collection

Wednesday May 11, 2005
The fourth season of underrated "King of the Hill" is out on DVD. Read my review to find out what you, and this boxed set, are missing.

"Family Guy" Official Site Profile

Tuesday May 10, 2005
Fox has all the bells and whistles you could want at the new official web site for "Family Guy." Here's your guide map of the web site before you visit.

New "SpongeBob SquarePants" Episodes

Thursday May 5, 2005
The new season of "SpongeBob SquarePants" starts at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 6th. Wanna know what it's like behind the scenes? I had the honor of interviewing Carolyn Lawrence ... Read More

New Pictures for "The Simpsons"

Wednesday May 4, 2005
See Matt Groening, Yeardley Smith, and the characters partying to celebrate the 350th episode of "The Simpsons." Make sure you check "The Simpsons" picture gallery for images from recent episodes, ... Read More

"South Park" Your Way Contest

Wednesday May 4, 2005
You’ve seen every episode numerous times and can recite them by memory. You just might be “South Park’s” biggest fan and have a chance to take over the programming ... Read More

11.9 Million Fans Can't Be Wrong

Tuesday May 3, 2005
Accoring to Reuters.com, early reports show that 11.9 million fans tuned into the return of "Family Guy." Cheers to Fox for realizing its mistake in cancelling the show, and having ... Read More

Marge Simpson Trivia Quiz

Sunday May 1, 2005
Mother's Day is fast approaching. To honor one of America's most beloved (and frazzled) moms, take this online trivia quiz about Marge Simpson. It's fast and you get your score ... Read More

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