Tag: Dan Castellaneta

  • Where Did Homer’s Catchphrase on ‘The Simpsons’ Come From?

    Where Did Homer’s Catchphrase on ‘The Simpsons’ Come From?

    You know you’ve said it. Maybe not intentionally, but you’ve said it. It’s a catchphrase that became so popular it landed in the Oxford English Dictionary as a legitimate word. It’s simple yet effective, a single word that can express frustration, anger, stupidity, even sadness depending on how it’s inflected, second only to a certain…

  • ‘The Simpsons’ Most Romantic Moment Is in This Episode

    ‘The Simpsons’ Most Romantic Moment Is in This Episode

    In terms of sheer length, Marge (Julie Kavner) and Homer (Dan Castellaneta) probably have the most consistent marriage of any couple in television history. The Simpsons is one of the longest running shows ever, and the relationship between the two has been a given since the pilot episode. While the best episodes of The Simpsons…

  • Why We Have ‘The Simpsons’ to Thank for ‘Hey Arnold!’

    Why We Have ‘The Simpsons’ to Thank for ‘Hey Arnold!’

    To people of a particular generation, Hey Arnold! was a constant. The animated TV show was a reliable presence for ’90s and early-2000s childhoods due to its accessibility and universal relevance. The Nickelodeon cartoon followed Arnold Shortman and his neighborhood friends as they assisted a different supporting character’s personal problem in each episode. Arnold’s grandfather…