By April MacIntyre Nov 2, 2009, 15:10 GMT
FOX is paying “homarge” to 20 years of America's favorite animated family with the network’s first-ever on-air scavenger hunt.
Now the longest-running comedy in television history, The Simpsons immediately struck a chord with subversive humor and delightful wit, the series has made an indelible imprint on American pop culture, and has brought American humor and wit to the world.
Beginning Monday, Nov. 9 and continuing through Friday, Nov. 13, fans can watch FOX each night to find Simpsons shout-outs, tributes and clues featured in primetime programming and on-air promos.
One lucky winner will receive the ultimate Simpsons prize package, including a trip for two to Los Angeles to attend a Simpsons table read with the Emmy Award-winning voice cast and producers, a home entertainment system, Simpsons DVDs and merchandise and tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood, home of The Simpsons Ride.
Viewers 13 years of age and older who spot Simpsons shout-outs can log on to here each night to test their knowledge for an opportunity to unlock daily downloadable extras and to enter to win the ultimate grand prize. The deadline for submissions is 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 14. For complete official rules, guidelines and more information, visit here.
“Best. 20 Years. Ever.,” a year-long global celebration honoring all things THE Simpsons, launched in January 2009 and will culminate in January 2010, the 20th anniversary of the series’ debut.
Now the longest-running comedy in television history, The Simpsons immediately struck a chord with subversive humor and delightful wit, the series has made an indelible imprint on American pop culture, and has brought American humor to the world.
NOVEMBER SWEEPS EPISODES:
Sunday, Nov. 15
THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) – “The Devil Wears Nada”
In an effort to raise money for charity, Marge and the “Philanthro-Chicks” decide to pose for a calendar. At the photo studio, Marge is a bit reluctant to reveal any skin, but the photographer (Hank Azaria) loosens her up with wine and before long, Marge and her pin-up poses are the talk of Springfield.
Sunday, Nov. 22
THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) – “Pranks and Greens”
JONAH HILL GUEST VOICES
Fed up with Bart’s constant pranks, Principal Skinner (Harry Shearer) tells him there is a former Springfield Elementary student who is hailed as the best prankster ever, even better than Bart. When Bart finally tracks down Andy Hamilton (guest voice Jonah Hill), a 19-year-old who hasn’t grown out of his pranking days, they become fast friends.
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