Paley Center to honor 'Simpsons' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 10-05-2009, 06:24 PM

The Paley Center for Media will honor "The Simpsons" at its annual fundraising gala.
Org will pay tribute to the iconic Fox toon that celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and continues to be a steady primetime ratings contributor for the net.

Event will take place Dec. 8 at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

"With its unconventional depiction of the American nuclear family, 'The Simpsons' has had a tremendous impact on the television sitcom over the last 20 years and continues to influence and redefine the medium," said Paley president Pat Mitchell.

Last year's honorees were Showtime and Carl Reiner.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=14&cs=1

comedyfreak · 10-09-2009, 08:34 AM

That's good to see the Simpsons being honored. Wonder if they'll film the gala.

sixfingers · 10-26-2010, 02:10 AM

The best way to honor it, is to watch it.

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Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Paley Center to honor 'Simpsons' The Paley Center for Media will honor "The Simpsons" at its annual fundraising gala. Org will pay tribute to the iconic Fox toon that celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and continues to be a steady primetime ratings contributor for the net. Event will take place Dec. 8 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. "With its unconventional depiction of the American nuclear family, 'The Simpsons' has had a tremendous impact on the television sitcom over the last 20 years and continues to influence and redefine the medium," said Paley president Pat Mitchell. Last year's honorees were Showtime and Carl Reiner. http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=14&cs=1
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10-26-2010, 02:10 AM	#3
sixfingers John Alan Elson Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,491	The best way to honor it, is to watch it.