Creator and Executive Producer Matt Groening (R) signs a young fan's arm at the unveiling of the new "The Simpsons" U.S. postage stamps in Los Angeles May 7, 2009. Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

Creator and Executive Producer Matt Groening (R) signs a young fan's arm at the unveiling of the new "The Simpsons" U.S. postage stamps in Los Angeles May 7, 2009.

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  1. Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, waves during the 20th anniversary party for the television series "The Simpsons" at Barker hangar in Santa Monica, California October 18, 2009.

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  1. Matt Groening, creator and executive producer of the animated series "The Simpsons", poses at the annual MIPCOM television programme market in Cannes, southeastern France, October 6, 2009. The international film and programme market for TV, video, cable and satellite (MIPCOM) opens from October 5 to October 9 on the French Riviera.
  2. Matt Groening, creator and executive producer of the animated series "The Simpsons", poses at the annual MIPCOM television programme market in Cannes, southeastern France, October 6, 2009. The international film and programme market for TV, video, cable and satellite (MIPCOM) opens from October 5 to October 9 on the French Riviera.
  3. Matt Groening, creator of the Simpsons poses for photographer during a photocall at the 25th four-day MIPCOM, on October 06, 2009 in Cannes, southern France. The Simpsons animation program celebrate this year their 20th anniversary. Some 12,000 TV executives trek to the French Riviera this week to eyeball new programmes up for grabs at the MIPCOM market, signalling whether the entertainment industry is easing out of recession.
  4. Matt Groening, creator of the Simpsons holds up his business card during a photocall at the 25th four-day MIPCOM, on October 06, 2009 in Cannes, southern France. The Simpsons animation program celebrate this year their 20th anniversary. Some 12,000 TV executives trek to the French Riviera this week to eyeball new programmes up for grabs at the MIPCOM market, signalling whether the entertainment industry is easing out of recession.
  5. Matt Groening, creator of the Simpsons holds up his business card during a photocall at the 25th four-day MIPCOM, on October 06, 2009 in Cannes, southern France. The Simpsons animation program celebrate this year their 20th anniversary. Some 12,000 TV executives trek to the French Riviera this week to eyeball new programmes up for grabs at the MIPCOM market, signalling whether the entertainment industry is easing out of recession.
  6. Matt Groening, creator of the Simpsons poses for photographer during a photocall at the 25th four-day MIPCOM, on October 06, 2009 in Cannes, southern France. The Simpsons animation program celebrate this year their 20th anniversary. Some 12,000 TV executives trek to the French Riviera this week to eyeball new programmes up for grabs at the MIPCOM market, signalling whether the entertainment industry is easing out of recession.
  7. Matt Groening, creator of the Simpsons holds up his business card during a photocall at the 25th four-day MIPCOM, on October 06, 2009 in Cannes, southern France. The Simpsons animation program celebrate this year their 20th anniversary. Some 12,000 TV executives trek to the French Riviera this week to eyeball new programmes up for grabs at the MIPCOM market, signalling whether the entertainment industry is easing out of recession.
  8. Matt Groening, creator of the Simpsons holds up his business card during a photocall at the 25th four-day MIPCOM, on October 05, 2009 in Cannes, southern France. The Simpsons animation program celebrate this year their 20th anniversary. Some 12,000 TV executives trek to the French Riviera this week to eyeball new programmes up for grabs at the MIPCOM market, signalling whether the entertainment industry is easing out of recession.
  9. Matt Groening, creator of the Simpsons poses for photographer during a photocall at the 25th four-day MIPCOM, on October 05, 2009 in Cannes, southern France. The Simpsons animation program celebrate this year their 20th anniversary. Some 12,000 TV executives trek to the French Riviera this week to eyeball new programmes up for grabs at the MIPCOM market, signalling whether the entertainment industry is easing out of recession.
  10. Matt Groening, creator of the Simpsons holds up his business card during a photocall at the 25th four-day MIPCOM, on October 05, 2009 in Cannes, southern France. The Simpsons animation program celebrate this year their 20th anniversary. Some 12,000 TV executives trek to the French Riviera this week to eyeball new programmes up for grabs at the MIPCOM market, signalling whether the entertainment industry is easing out of recession.
  11. Matt Groening, creator of the Simpsons holds up his business card during a photocall at the 25th four-day MIPCOM, on October 05, 2009 in Cannes, southern France. The Simpsons celebrate this year its 20th anniversary. Some 12,000 TV executives trek to the French Riviera this week to eyeball new programmes up for grabs at the MIPCOM market, signalling whether the entertainment industry is easing out of recession.
  12. The Simpsons series creator Matt Groening of the US, seen, during the 25th MIPCOM (International Film and Programme Market for TV, Video,Cable and Satellite) in Cannes, southeastern France, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009. The Simpsons celebrate their 20th birthday in Cannes.
  13. The Simpsons series creator Matt Groening of the US, centre right, seen with screenwriter and producer Al Jean, also from the US, during the 25th MIPCOM (International Film and Programme Market for TV, Video,Cable and Satellite) in Cannes, southeastern France, Tuesday, Oct 6, 2009. The Simpsons celebrate their 20th birthday in Cannes.
  14. The Simpsons series creator Matt Groening of the US, right, seen with screenwriter and producer Al Jean, also from the US, seen on arrival for a photocall, during the 25th MIPCOM (International Film and Programme Market for TV, Video,Cable and Satellite) in Cannes, southeastern France, Tuesday, Oct 6, 2009. The Simpsons celebrate their 20th birthday in Cannes.
  15. The Simpsons series creator Matt Groening of the US, seen, during the 25th MIPCOM (International Film and Programme Market for TV, Video,Cable and Satellite) in Cannes, southeastern France, Tuesday, Oct 6, 2009. The Simpsons celebrate their 20th birthday in Cannes.
  16. Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, waves during the 20th anniversary party for the television series "The Simpsons" at Barker hangar in Santa Monica, California October 18, 2009.

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