Matt Groening

‘Game of Thrones’ premiere: Westeros comes to Hollywood

2013-03-19 13:43:57

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Oscar-nominated short films a mixed and marvelous bag

2013-02-01 07:30:00

The experience of watching five short animation or live-action films in one sitting — each a finalist for an Oscar in two of this year's shorts categories — can be a bit like walking into a museum to find the Rothko's been hung next to the...

Valentine’s Day super love [Photos]

2013-02-14 15:12:58

Join the very funny Dave Barry for a live video chat on Monday

2013-02-01 09:39:00

Who wins a Pulitzer Prize for being funny? Dave Barry, that's who. Technically, he won the prize for commentary for his columns at the Miami Herald -- where his job was, and is, "to write about issues ranging from the international economy to exploding...

The healing power of fun

2013-02-07 00:00:00

One morning 13 years ago, I brought my young son to a storefront children's gym in Culver City. Ezra had recently been diagnosed with autism, and someone — a doctor or a therapist — had suggested that Dave Rabb could help. I don't remember...

Live Talks Los Angeles launches Conversation Bar (it's snacky)

2013-02-06 10:44:00

Starting Thursday, people who attend Live Talks Los Angeles events will be able to nosh on a Conversation Bar. It's a custom, branded energy bar that tastes a lot like cookie dough. It will be, as far as we've been able to determine, the first reading...

Huell Howser memorial set for today; 'The Simpsons' pays tribute

2013-01-15 09:12:11

Huell Howser: Fans remember their favorite episodes

2013-01-08 20:35:00

Huell Howser, the host of the public television series "California's Gold," left behind a wealth of material when he donated the entire 18-season run of his state travelogue series to Chapman University in Orange County. And as noted fans of Howser...

Maggie Simpson gets her Hollywood close-up

2012-07-16 16:33:17

Scott Turow flashes back with the Beatles on KCRW

2012-06-12 16:36:35

Best Music Writing anthology: Down to the wire for Kickstarter [Updated]

2012-01-28 16:36:22

'Simpsons' creator Matt Groening donates $500,000 to UCLA

2012-02-13 16:36:33

"The Simpsons" creator is also celebrating the show's 20th anniversary. Matt Groening is 57

2013-01-25 16:24:00

Years on the show: 1986-94 Memorable role: Bill Clinton Away from "SNL": Phil Hartman co-wrote the screenplay for "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" and regularly appeared on the show "Pee-wee's Playhouse." He voiced many characters in "The Simpsons" animated series, including Lionel Hutz and Troy McClure.

2012-07-17 11:38:00

Novelist Barbara Kingsolver ("The Poisonwood Bible," "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle") was born in Annapolis in 1955. Her books have won several awards, not the least of which was "The Poisonwood Bible" becoming an Oprah's Book Club selection.

2012-07-10 12:46:00