Colbert Does a Turn on ‘Simpsons’
In a satirical match made in heaven, Stephen Colbert appears in cartoon form on "The Simpsons" season premiere. Meanwhile, "Family Guy" takes a jab at the Bushies (and Limbaughs) of the world on its own season debut -- featuring a "Star Wars" send-up, just to add that much more comical catnip to the mix for the show's loyal target demographic.In a satirical match made in heaven, Stephen Colbert appears in cartoon form on “The Simpsons” season premiere. Meanwhile, “Family Guy” takes a jab at the Bushies (and Limbaughs) of the world on its own season debut — featuring a “Star Wars” send-up, just to add that much more comical catnip to the mix for the show’s loyal target demographic.
Click here to see a montage of highlights from the shows’ premieres on The Largest Minority.
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