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"The Simpsons" on "TV Guide"

Characters Featured on Cover

By Nancy Basile, About.com

When it comes to "Simpsons" cover stories, none was ever bigger than the Oct. 21, 2000, issue of "TV Guide" in the United States.

It featured 24 different covers showing supporting cast members from "The Simpsons," a rare treat, as most magazines go no further than displaying Simpson family members.

Finding all 24 was particularly difficult, as "TV Guide" typically limited distribution to as few as 11 different covers in a particular city or region. They were Comic Book Guy, Selma, Bumblebee Man, Ned Flanders, Krusty the Clown, Smithers, Chief Wiggum, Sideshow Bob, Barney, Santa's Little Helper, Principal Skinner, Millhouse, Itchy & Scratchy, Mr. Burns, Professor Frink, Ralph Wiggum, Dr. Julius Hibber, Groundskeeper Willie, Apu, Captain McAlister, Waylon Smithers, Grampa Simpson and Kang.

Thanks to Collecting "Simpsons!" for this article.

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