Despite a perceived rivalry between the popular “Animation Domination” shows, Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane has recorded a vocal cameo for an appearance on an upcoming episode of The Simpsons.
MacFarlane will appear in an upcoming episode titled “Dangers on a Train,” which is scheduled to air next fall as the season-25 premiere. According to Entertainment Weekly, MacFarlane will voice a dashing stranger that Marge Simpson meets on a train, and the two bond over their shared love of the popular British costume drama Upton Rectory.
MacFarlane has previously lent his voice to Simpsons creator Matt Groening’s other show, Futurama, back in 2009, but this marks the first time he’s visited Springfield. “We thought we had a great part that he’d be perfect for, and it would be great to have him on our show, so it worked out just right,” says Simpsons exec producer Al Jean. “There’s been a little rivalry,” he admits. “We’re both humour shows and we make jokes, but it’s always been friendly.”
Simpsons Contest lets Canadians Compete to Create Couch-Gag for Season Finale
Think you’ve got what it takes to come up with an unbelievably hilarious couch gag to open the 2013 season finale of The Simpsons? If so, better put on your thinking cap and hopefully become the one lucky Canadian to see his or her idea come to life in an actual Simpsons episode, thanks to a new contest sponsored by Global.
Starting December 5 and ending December 24, Canadian fans can submit their couch gag ideas, and these written summaries will be winnowed down to the top three, which will be posted online in January. From there, fans can vote for their favourites, with the winning entry submitted to be animated and appear during the Canadian airing of the season finale.
“We are thrilled to be bringing this exclusive contest to Global viewers,” said Jason Keown, Senior Director of Marketing, Global TV. “Canada loves The Simpsons and this is an incredible opportunity for fans to engage with the series, its creators and with one another in paying tribute to the show.”
Not only will the winner have bragging rights to an actual couch gag, but will also receive a four-day/three-night trip for two to L.A. to visit The Simpsons animation studio ,Film Roman, sit in on a table read of a Simpsons episode with the show’s cast and producers, a special prize pack and a one-of-a-kind illustration from the winning couch gag.
To enter, tune in to this week’s episode of The Simpsons, airing Sundays on Global, or go to http://contests.globaltv.com/couchgag
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