"The Simpsons" 500th Episode Attempts To Break Guinness World Record With Fan Marathon
1/8/12


This February, "The Simpsons" could break another world record.

In celebration of the cartoon's historic 500th episode milestone (Sun., Feb. 19), Fox is inviting "The Simpsons" lovers to participate in a marathon that will hopefully lead to a new record for the longest continuous television viewing.

The current Guinness World Record of 86 hours, 6 minutes and 41 seconds.





The "Ultimate Fan Marathon Challenge" at Hollywood & Highland in Los Angeles will begin on Wed., Feb. 8, as "The Simpsons" superfans come together to -- if they succeed -- watch 500 continuous episodes through Feb. 19.

The winner will take home $10,500 and some special merchandise, of course.





The iconic animated series already holds Guinness World Records for the longest running animated series, the longest running sitcom and the most Emmy Awards won for an animated series, among others.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/08/the-simpsons-500th-episode-world-record-marathon_n_1192571.html?ref=tv

I could never do that. I couldn't stay awake for all 500 episodes without any breaks. Even for a show I love with less episodes, I couldn't do.

I'm sure someone will, though.

"Simpsons" Fans Break Guinness World Record for Longest TV Viewing in Honor of 500th Episode
Feb 13, 2012
by Natalie Abrams


As "The Simpsons" prepares to air its 500th episode, fans helped celebrate by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous television viewing.

Jeremiah Franco from Los Angeles, Cali, and Carin Shreve from Acampo, Cali, watched 86 hours and 37 minutes of "The Simpsons" to break the record at a special event hosted by Fox in Los Angeles that began Feb. 8.

Along with bragging rights, the duo took home $10,500 each and a whole lot of "Simpsons" swag.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Simpsons-Fans-Guinness-World-Record-1043360.aspx