the simpsons

It's been 30 years since America and the world learned a special expression that reportedly came from upstate New York.If you're from Utica, you've probably never heard of steamed hams: it's more of an Albany expression.To celebrate its legacy, former Simpsons showrunner Bill Oakley will be in town to mark the occasion. He'll be in the capital city on April 14 for a pair of special showings.

If The Simpsons are among the most well-traveled families in TV history, one of the key figures behind the show isn’t far behind. Mike Reiss has been to…

Longtime comedy writer Mike Reiss is best known for his work on “The Simpsons,” including two seasons as co-showrunner. He still works at the show, now in…

You might remember Mike Reiss from writing such films as "Ice Age," "Kung Fu Panda" and "The President's Neck is Missing." OK, that last one is actually…

Hari Kondabolu is a Brooklyn-based comedian and writer who The New York Times praises as “one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up today.”…

Many former baseball greats will be in Cooperstown over Memorial Day weekend, but the focus is on a different kind of Homer. The National Baseball Hall of…

TV comedic actor Phil Hartman is best known for his eight brilliant seasons on Saturday Night Live, where his versatility and comedic timing resulted in…