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What to Watch on Sunday: Grammy show and SNL sports special

Grammy Awards (8pm, CBS) - The 52nd annual awards show from the Staples Center in Los Angeles will feature performances by Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Dave Matthews Band, Bon Jovi, the Black Eyed Peas, and more.

Simpsons (8pm, Fox) - Chris Martin of Coldplay guest stars as himself in an episode in which Homer buys a million-dollar lottery ticket. 

SNL Sports All-Stars - (9pm, NBC) - Jason Sudeikis and Will Forte play their sports commentator characters (Twinkle and Stink) to host a clip show featuring some of SNL's most memorable sports moments: Will Ferrell's Harry Caray impression, Ray Romano's SportsCenter bit, and segments featuring Peyton Manning (a classic!), Derek Jeter, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Charles Barkley

Brothers & Sisters (10pm, ABC) - Kitty considers running for Robert's senate seat, while Robert and Nora serve as guest chefs in Scotty's struggling restaurant to boost business. Also, Sarah has a breakthrough in her relationship with Roy. 

NC man plays a part in "The Simpsons" celebration

The Simpsons, you might have heard, are celebrating 20 years on the air.

So tonight at 8, Fox is celebrating with the 450th episode, followed by (8:30) a documentary by Morgan Spurlock called "The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special: In 3-D! On Ice!"

"Once Upon A Time in Springfield" is a pretty typical Simpsons episode, centering on Krusty the Clown finding love after network folk force a princess on his show (voiced by Anne Hathaway) to get more little girl viewers.

What to Watch on Sunday: "Chuck" and "Big Love" return

The Simpsons (8pm, Fox) - In the 450th episode, Krusty the Clown teams up with Princess Penelope (Anne Hathaway) and proposes marriage to her. Features the voices of Eartha Kitt and Jackie Mason

The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special: In 3D! On Ice! (8:30pm, Fox) - Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock interviews fans, cast members, writers, and celebrities in a celebration of the first 20 years of Matt Groening's animated masterpiece. 

Chuck (9pm, NBC) - The third season of "Chuck" returns with two back-to-back episodes in which our favorite spy must figure out his new career path and also his relationship with Sarah. It's really good so please watch it.

Desperate Housewives (9pm, ABC) - In the aftermath of the plane crash (which resulted in Karl's death and Orson being paralyzed), Bree tries to undo some of the pain she has caused her husband. 

Big Love (9pm, HBO) - In the season 4 premiere, Bill Henrickson (Bill Paxton) faces even more personal and professional challenges. He's launching the Mormon-friendly Indian casino (a storyline I grew very tired of in season three), dealing with leftover turmoil at the Juniper Creek compound, and of course, still trying to keep his three wives in check. If you need a refresher on the big moments from seasons 1-3, HBO has condensed it all into a five-minute video

What to Watch on Sunday: JFK specials and one last Seinfeld reunion

The Simpsons (8pm, Fox) - Jonah Hill lends voice to a legendary prankster from Springfield Elementary who at age 19, shows Bart that he hasn't outgrown his mischievous ways.

Did the Mob Kill JFK? (8pm, Discovery) - On the 46th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination, Discovery has two specials looking at his death. First, an examination of evidence suggesting a mob connection to the shooting, and then at 9pm, "JFK: The Ruby Connection" looks at motives of Jack Ruby in his murder of Lee Harvey Oswald.

American Music Awards (8pm, ABC) - Performers include Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Carrie Underwood, Jay-Z, and many more. Michael Jackson is posthumously nominated for five awards.

Curb Your Enthusiasm (9pm, HBO) - In the one-hour seventh season finale, Larry misses out on time with Cheryl to do a favor related to the "Seinfeld" reunion. 

The Oprah Effect (10pm, CNBC) - A look at how Oprah Winfrey can turn entrepreneurs into millionaires.

Happy Birthday Rocky & Bullwinkle!

Fifty years ago today, ABC debuted the show featuring our favorite animated moose and squirrel, Rocky & Bullwinkle.

Or more formally, Rocket J. Squirrel and Bullwinkle J. Moose.

Remember?

Bullwinkle: Hey Rocky! Watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat.
Rocky: Again?

 

Duke student's "Simpsons" skills wins $10K on "Food Network Challenge"

Duke Law student Andrew Blumberg showed off his "Simpsons" expertise on last night's "Food Network Challenge," and helped cake decorator BethAnn Goldberg earn the $10,000 grand prize.

Andrew, who was introduced on the show as being from Arlington, Texas (no Duke shout out!), was one of four Simpsons Super Fans chosen to compete along with serious cake decorators to craft the ultimate "Simpsons Mystery Cake."

Andrew and BethAnn were assigned a Bart Simpson cake, with instructions to play off the classic Simpsons episode, "Last Tap Dance in Springfield."

Duke student accepts "Simpsons" challenge on Food Network

Second-year Duke Law student Andrew Blumberg will appear on the "Simpsons Mystery Cakes" episode of "Food Network Challenge" tonight at 8pm.

Blumberg earned a spot as one of the show's four Simpsons Superfans, and was paired with a professional cake designer to create a cake in the likeness of one of the show's main characters: Homer, Marge, Bart, or Lisa Simpson.

"The Simpsons": Treehouse of Horror XX

 

Is it the 20th anniversary of "The Simpsons" annual Halloween episode already?

While I've often not found the trio of shorts as funny as a typical episode, they are awfully fun, and this one keeps up the tradition.

It airs tonight at 8.

Marge Simpson: Bart will never learn of my Playboy spread

 

 

 

Playboy is having a lot of fun with their November issue featuring Marge Simpson on the cover.

Done to celebrate "The Simpsons" on its 20th anniversary, the issue is sure to be a collectors edition.

In a press release, Playboy found Hugh Hefner said this:

"Marge Simpson is the quintessential girl next door who stole our hearts 20 years ago and has held them captive ever since.

Marge Simpson gets a Playboy cover


First we hear that Levi Johnston -- Sarah Palin's daughter baby daddy -- is taking it all off for Playgirl.

Now we hear the next character to go nekked will be Marge Simpson.

It seems the mother of three, who we'll admit keeps herself in pretty good shape, will be featured in a three-page pictorial, complete with an interview for the November issue. (There will still be a 3D Playmate too.)

Not sure how this will go over with feminist Lisa or what the guys at school will say to Bart, but we're pretty sure Homer will be happy.

And we're happy Homer is not going to take it off for Playgirl. Or, far worse, Mr. Burns. Ewww!

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