Now that Fox has contracted The Simpsons for two more seasons, the show is destined to become television's longest-running sitcom. There are many happenings to celebrate this rare landmark. Check out the following to join the festivities.
The Simpsons Sweepstakes
Fans have a chance to win a Limited Edition 300th Episode Skateboard, a 300th Episode T-Shirt, Limited Edition Series 1 Bendable Figurines and a 300th Episode Simpsons Poster, courtesy of Fox.
The Simpsons Guest Stars
The 300th episode includes showy guest stars like Blink 182, Tony Hawk and Jane Kaczmarek from Malcolm in the Middle. Read more about The Simpsons guest stars.
Inside the Actors Studio
James Lipton hosted the cast of The Simpsons on Inside the Actors Studio. Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Julie Kavner, Harry Shearer, Hank Azaria and Yeardley Smith discussed their careers and achievements. Lipton also interviewed their alter egos, and the cast willingly played along.
USA Today
USA Today featured a two-page spread on The Simpsons. The article included fun lists, such as "18 steps to your television set" which details how an episode is created. There are also lists for guest stars, Harvard alums and top couch gags.
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone featured three different covers of The Simpsons, which featured best rock moments and an interview with Matt Groening.
Entertainment Weekly EW.com recently featured The Simpsons best and worst episodes. See if you agree.
Nominated for Three Writer's Guild Awards
The Simpsons episodes "The Bart Wants What It Wants," "Blame It on Lisa" and "Jaws Wired Shut" were all nominated in the new animation category, along with Futurama's "GodFellas" and King of the Hill's "My Own Private Rodeo." See a full list of awards for The Simpsons.
E! Online Reports on Renewal
Woo hoo! Even though many fans think recent seasons of The Simpsons are less than funny, Fox re-newed the show for two more seasons. E! Online has quotes from Al Jean.
