Matt Groening and the rest of the Simpsons cast got quite a surprise today at their Comic Con panel when a representative from the Guinness Book of World Records appeared on stage. He announced that The Simpsons is now the longest running sitcom in the world, displacing The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet which had 435 episodes. It was also announced that they now have the Guinness for the most Emmy’s for a single show, and the show was selected by Guinness readers as one of the top 100 records of the decade.
Among other news revealed today at Comic Con were confirmations of next season’s major guest stars, including Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, The Smothers Brothers and The Manning Brothers, Anne Hathaway, Eartha Kitt, and Gary Larson (creator of The Far Side).
IGN has also posted exclusive information about Treehouse Of Horror XX, the season premiere, and this year’s Christmas episode which may be filmed in 3D. Head over there to read their announcements from today’s event.
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July 26th, 2009 at 4:48 am
This was really beyond my expectations!
Simpsons are (finally) in Guinness Book of World Records, but more important is the reason why they got place in this famous book.
I also like the new guest list for the next season (my favorite Gary Larson and Seth Rogen) and I was quite surprised when I read that next Christmas special might be filmed in 3d! I can’t really imagine how it’s going to look like, but I hope that it will be big success for the show…
July 26th, 2009 at 9:19 am
I stand by my belief that the Seth Rogen episode sounds awful.
I’m curious about Gary Larson’s role, though. I’ve always enjoyed his work.
July 26th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Well done to The Simpsons. It is good to see them finally make it into the Guiness Book of Records; it is indeed an impressive achievement to have run for so long.
July 26th, 2009 at 10:31 am
@ RevLovejoy- I am not a fan of Seth Rogen, but I hope that the Simpsons producers aren’t either, if You know what I’m saying!
He wouldn’t be the first celebrity being shamed in the Simpsons…
July 26th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Nicolas – it’s the episode I hate, not Seth Rogen.
July 26th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
but seth rogen can make anything good! did you see observe and report?