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‘American Dad’ producers credit ‘Simpsons’ for going weird
Filed: Aug 02, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Producers say “The Simpsons” set the bar for creativity, helping “American Dad!” reach 400+ episodes.
WHO: American Dad! producers
WHAT: They discuss how The Simpsons motivated them to get “super weird.”
WHEN: Aug 02, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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