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'Simpsons’ Shakeup: Popular Character Duffman Out After 30 Seasons 'Simpsons’ Shakeup: Popular Character Duffman Out After 30 Seasons
'Simpsons’ Shakeup: Popular Character Duffman Out After 30 Seasons For the second time in a single season, “The Simpsons” has shocked fans by permanently writing off a beloved supporting character after decades on the air. The beer-slinging mascot Duffman, a staple of Springfield and pop culture for more than 30 seasons, was officially retired in Sunday’s, Jan. 4, episode “Seperance.”  In a storyline echoing the modern world’s changing tastes, the man behind the mask, Barry Duffman, arrives at the Simpson home — this time not in his usual cape and spandex, but a drab business suit. He explains that the Duff Corporation has discontinued the character,…
New Dr. Seuss Book Coming After Big Discovery: 'Time Capsule Of His Imagination' New Dr. Seuss Book Coming After Big Discovery: 'Time Capsule Of His Imagination'
New Dr. Seuss Book Coming After Big Discovery: 'Time Capsule Of His Imagination' A never-before-seen Dr. Seuss book will be released, bringing the beloved Cat in the Hat character back to life for a new generation of kids. "Sing the 50 United States!" will be the latest release from the iconic author, Random House Children's Books announced on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The book will be available on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with an initial print run of 500,000 copies. The original manuscript and cover sketch were found in materials preserved by Dr. Seuss Enterprises at the Geisel Library, located on the campus of the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Seuss, w…
Chuck Mangione, Jazz Star, 'King Of The Hill' Recurring Guest, Dies Chuck Mangione, Jazz Star, 'King Of The Hill' Recurring Guest, Dies
Chuck Mangione, Jazz Star, 'King Of The Hill' Recurring Guest, Dies An iconic jazz musician has died in his upstate New York home, according to reports. Chuck Mangione died on Tuesday, July 22, according to a family statement. The 84-year-old's death was first reported by the Democrat & Chronicle, a newspaper in his hometown of Rochester, NY. Mangione's family said he "peacefully passed away in his sleep" at his Rochester home. He was most well-known for the song "Feels So Good," along with the 1977 album with the same name. The flugelhorn and trumpet player was born on Friday, Nov. 29, 1940. He began music lessons at age 8 and play…
Chuck E. Cheese Opening Adult Arcade Spinoffs: See What's Inside Chuck E. Cheese Opening Adult Arcade Spinoffs: See What's Inside
Chuck E. Cheese Opening Adult Arcade Spinoffs: See What's Inside The place "where a kid can be a kid" is now somewhere a grown-up can also be a kid! Chuck E. Cheese is creating gaming centers that cater to adults called "Chuck's Arcade," the Texas company said in a news release on Monday, June 30. The new concept combines modern gaming and retro classics. The chain has opened 10 arcade-only locations in malls across eight states, including Trumbull, Connecticut; Nashua and Salem, New Hampshire; and Victor, New York. "Chuck E. Cheese has spent decades mastering the arcade experience — it's in our DNA," said CEO David McKillips. "Thanks to the expert…
Chill, Simpsons Fans — Marge Isn’t Actually Dead, Showrunner Says Chill, Simpsons Fans — Marge Isn’t Actually Dead, Showrunner Says
Chill, Simpsons Fans — Marge Isn’t Actually Dead, Showrunner Says Rest easy, "Simpsons" fans. Executive producer Matt Selman has quelled calls of concern from fans of the long-running show following a shocking scene that left many jaws on the ground. * SPOILER ALERT for The SIMPSONS' Season 36 finale *  In the episode "Estranger Things," the show flash-forwarded to a scene that featured the funeral of matriarch Marge Simpson. Not all was lost for Marge — she was seen hanging out in heaven with Ringo Starr — in a thoughtful tribute during the episode, set in the future, which shows Bart and Lisa Simpson opening a letter from their late mother.&…
Sunny Days Ahead: Netflix Welcomes Sesame Street To Streaming Platform Sunny Days Ahead: Netflix Welcomes Sesame Street To Streaming Platform
Sunny Days Ahead: Netflix Welcomes Sesame Street To Streaming Platform More than 50 years after first welcoming viewers to its sunny neighborhood, Sesame Street is heading to Netflix with a revamped 56th season and 90 hours of classic episodes – even as the show's creators face layoffs, unionizing staff, and lost funding. Sesame Street will debut its 56th season on Netflix later in 2025, the show said in a news release on Monday, May 19. The deal gives Netflix exclusive global premiere rights to the show, which will also remain free to US viewers through PBS and PBS Kids digital platforms. The reimagined season features one 11-minute story per episode, new int…
Get Your Flick Fix Before They're Gone: These Titles Leave Netflix In April Get Your Flick Fix Before They're Gone: These Titles Leave Netflix In April
Get Your Flick Fix Before They're Gone: These Titles Leave Netflix In April Time’s running out to catch some of your favorite binge-worthy titles before they vanish. Netflix will lose a slate of popular shows and films at the end of the month, including major hits like “Interstellar,” giving viewers just days to stream them before they’re gone. We’ve all logged on to our favorite streaming site to check out a beloved movie or new release, only to find it pulled from the digital shelves. Streaming services license films and television shows for limited periods, and sometimes remove titles to cut costs or make room for new content. This April, expect a major shake-up…
Big Change Set For Christmas TV Classic 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' This Week Big Change Set For Christmas TV Classic 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' This Week
Big Change Set For Christmas TV Classic 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' This Week The iconic Christmas TV classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" will return to its originating network for the first time in a half-century after its debut 60 years ago. On Dec. 6, 1964, the Rankin-Bass Animated Entertainment hour-long claymation special debuted on NBC. But after a 10-year run, CBS acquired rights. Now, NBC has reacquired the rights, and will broadcast the nostalgic show exactly 60 years after its initial airing -- at 8 p.m. Eastern time this Friday, Dec. 6. The show is narrated by Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman. The storyline begins when Donner, the lead reindeer fo…