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On "The Simpsons," there is a television show that Bart and Lisa enjoy watching all the time that is a spoof of "Tom and Jerry." It is not the "Krusty the Clown" show. What is this popular and violent TV show?

Itchy and Scratchy. The first time "Itchy and Scratchy" ever appeared was on "The Tracy Ullman Show," a short skit entitled "The Bart Simpson Show." It first aired in the US in November of 1988. It didn't appear in the actual television series, "The Simpsons," until 1990, in the episode "There's No Disgrace Like Home." This was the fourth episode of the first season of "The Simpsons."

On "iCarly," Sam and Carly's favorite TV show is about a feminine bovine. What is the title?

Girly Cow. On "iCarly," we do not learn much about "Girly Cow." We do not even ever see a screen shot of the show. In a few episodes, you can hear little blips of "Girly Cow," and in one episode, the show's biggest fan, Mandy, buys Sam the complete box set of "Girly Cow" on DVD. She bought Carly some steaks. "iCarly" first aired in the US in September, 2007. Miranda Cosgrove plays Carly, Jennette McCurdy plays Sam, and Nathan Kress plays Freddy.

On "iCarly," Spencer is able to book his band on what hit show?

Seattle Beat. "Seattle Beat" is a very popular TV show within "iCarly." Spencer gets his band on the show in one episode, but they take the gig, fire Spencer, and take his drums and deviled eggs. Mandy, the psycho fan of "iCarly," hears their music, and appears on "Seattle Beat" with them and begins to drive them insane. In another episode, one of the first, Sam and Carly fight against Freddy and Spencer to attract viewers, and Sam and Carly hold up a sign in the "Seattle Beat" window.

What is Spongebob's favorite show from "SpongeBob SquarePants"?

Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy. The first episode of "SpongeBob SquarePants" aired in the US in May of 1999. SpongeBob is a square sponge who lives under the sea in a pineapple. His best friend, Patrick Star, is a starfish. The show is based on the life of SpongeBob and his friend, Patrick. Other characters include Gary the Snail, Larry the Lobster, Mr. Krabs, Plankton, Sandy Cheeks, and Squidward Tentacles. SpongeBob and Patrick's favorite television show is "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy." They are able to meet their favorite retired television super heroes in one episode, and Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy have been in several episodes since.

On "Hannah Montana," which show is an early morning TV show with an annoying host?

Wake Up, It's Wendy. Wendy is the talk show host who appears in two episodes of "Hannah Montana." She appears in "That's What Friends Are For?" and "My Boyfriend's Jackson, and There's Gonna Be Trouble." She talks with the famous popstar, Hannah Montana, about her being caught going to her house, so they made up the excuse that she was dating Jackson, and Wendy talkes with Jake Ryan about his upcoming movie with Hannah's rival, Mikayla.

What show does Colin Lasseter host on "Hannah Montana?"

The Real Deal. Colin Lasseter is a talk show host of "The Real Deal." He appears several times, and has done several things, including hosting a televised fundraiser and hosting a tennis competition. In one episode, he mentions that he has a bladder of a kitten. Hannah Montana is interviewed by him in one episode, and she has to lie about liking a perfume, so when Colin tells her that when he lies, he sweats, she starts sweating, adding to her laughing and hiccuping, which Lilly and Oliver do.

What is Sheen's favorite TV show in "The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius"?

Ultra Lord. "The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius" is a television show based on a 2001 movie of the same name. It first aired in the US in September of 2002. Sheen Estevez is one of Jimmy Neutron's two best friends. He is not very smart, mainly because he watches "Ultra Lord" instead of doing his homework. He is 12 years old, which is two years older than both Jimmy Neutron and Carl Wheezer. In some episodes, we are told that he started pre-kindergarten when he was two, but was held back twice. Of course, this would mean he would have started actual kindergarten at 5, so somewhere in there he was held back two more times so he would be two years older than Jimmy and Carl.

On "The Fairly OddParents," what is Timmy, Chester, and AJ's favorite television show?

Crash Nebula. "The Fairly Oddparents" first aired in the US 1998 as a short skit for "Oh Yeah! Cartoons" as season 0. Season one was not aired until 2001. In 2008, a new character was introduced: Baby Poof. "Crash Nebula" is one of Timmy's favorite super heroes, and his favorite television show. "The Crimson Chin" is another super hero adored by Timmy Turner, but it is a comic book, not a television show.

What sitcom talk show can be seen on "Dancing With the Stars?"

Dance Center. "Dance Center" is a show within a show on "Dancing With the Stars." The hosts are Kenny Mane, Jerry Rice, and Len Goodman. Kenny Mane and Jerry Rice are two contestants who were previously on the show in different seasons, but did badly. The show is about Kenny and Jerry talking about the contestants on "Dancing With the Stars" as if they are professionals and know what they are doing. Len Goodman is sometimes there and tries to tell them how wrong they are.

On "Home Improvement," what television show, hosted by Tim Taylor, was supposedly shown on channel 112?

Tool Time. "Tool Time" aired in 1989. This is because in a special episode of "Home Improvement" which aired in 1994, "Tool Time" celebrated its fifth anniversary. Tim 'The Tool Man' Taylor hosted the show, and Al Borland would co-host. The show ran from 1991 to 1999. In 1998, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, who played Randy, left the show. He did not return for the season finale. That is too bad, he was my favorite character!