In tonight's FOX season finale of Bob's Burgers, titled "Beefsquatch," Bob appears in a cooking segment on a local news morning program, but Gene steals the show when he crashes the set with a sasquatch mask.

In a recent interview, creator Loren Bouchard and Kristen Schaal, the voice of Louise, talked about the challenges of the second season of Bob's Burgers, such as taking the characters outside the restaurant, and how Kristen prepares her voice for recording, as well as what their favorite toppings are for hamburgers. Read the hilarious interview with Loren Bouchard and Kristen Schaal from Bob's Burgers.
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Bob's Burgers Interview originally appeared on About.com Animated TV on Sunday, May 20th, 2012 at 17:01:11.

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Adult Swim held the network's upfront presentation in New York City yesterday, announcing a huge slate of programming for the 2012-2013 season. Many of your favorite cartoons are returning, like Superjail and Squidbillies, but look for new cartoons to finally hit the air, like Black Dynamite, an animated Harold & Kumar and a Robot Chicken special all about the DC Universe. Take a first look Adult Swim's new and returning cartoons.
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Adult Swim Announces New Season originally appeared on About.com Animated TV on Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 15:24:35.

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Today in a press release, FOX announced which cartoons will be returning for their Animation Domination line-up on Sunday nights next fall. Who's missing? Allen Gregory and Napoleon Dynamite. No word whether either of those failed shows will make a mid-season appearance. But really, with such a solid line-up, why does FOX keep tinkering with new 'toons?
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FOX Announces Primetime Slate for 2012-2013 Season originally appeared on About.com Animated TV on Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 18:59:38.

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Sooner or later, popular TV cartoons become feature films, like Yogi Bear, Smurfs and in 2014, Mr. Peabody and Sherman. Many times cartoons are not as enjoyable when they're stretched to feature length: plots are too thin; jokes get old; big celebrities take too much attention away from favorite characters. However, a handful of movies made from cartoons have managed to bring the best of their shows to the big screen. See if you agree with this list of the best movies made from cartoons.
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Best Movies Made From Cartoons originally appeared on About.com Animated TV on Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 08:00:19.

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American Dad is the new King of the Hill, in that FOX does little to promote it, but it's one of the funniest and most clever TV shows on the air. American Dad dissects family values, politics and most American preconceptions in every episode.

In the season finale tonight, Stan finds Steve playing with his toys and vows to make a man out of him by taking him to Mexico. His plays go awry, however, when they are kidnapped by a drug cartel. Watch "Toy Whorey" tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
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American Dad Season Finale originally appeared on About.com Animated TV on Sunday, May 13th, 2012 at 07:00:30.

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If you've been following ThunderCats on Cartoon Network, you'll know today's episode is pivotal for Lion-O. In "Birth of the Blade," Lion-O and Pumyra try to evade Mumm-Ra and his forces in the mines of Mount Plundarr in an effort to keep the Sword of Plundarr out his hands, we flash back in time and discover its origin--and its relationship with the Sword of Omens. Watch ThunderCats today at 9:30 a.m. ET on Cartoon Network.
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"Birth of the Blade" originally appeared on About.com Animated TV on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at 07:00:47.

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Not that I need another reason to visit Atlantis, but add Cartoon Network into death-defying water slides and who could resist? Atlantis is the place to visit this summer if you're looking for a family-friendly, but beachy vacation. The summer festivities will run from May 25th to Septemeber 3rd. Adventure Time will be everywhere, with an Adventure Time themed poolside dive-in theater and a Cartoon Network character takeover of one of Atlantis' most popular dining destinations, Seagrapes restaurant. Fans will watch screenings from their favorite Cartoon Network shows like Adventure Time, Level Up, The Amazing World of Gumball, Ninjago and Ben 10.

Other one-of-a-kind experiences include a costumed character parade through Marina Village featuring Cartoon Network's much loved stars, advanced screenings of the new and highly anticipated Cartoon Network series Ben 10: Omniverse, a huge star-studded concert event featuring Gym Class Heroes to be held on June 1.

At the Cartoon Network Studios Fantasy Camp aspiring cartoonists are invited to learn the fundamentals of animation. Campers will immerse themselves in animation technology, hand drawing techniques, flip book basics, character creation, voice-acting and more, all while guided by experts from the Emmy Award-winning Cartoon Network Studios.
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Cartoon Network Celebrates Summer at Atlantis originally appeared on About.com Animated TV on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 07:08:12.

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Beginning today, Comedy Central Digital will feature the first of seven weekly podcasts, which will include a week's worth of "Countdown To Futurama" content. Hosted by Executive Producer David X. Cohen, who will be joined by a rotating cast of other Futurama writers and producers, the podcasts will provide fans with inside commentary on each piece of exclusive content along with a first look at images from upcoming episodes, as well as character designs, stills, storyboards and concept sketches. The Futurama weekly podcasts will only be available on iTunes.

Plus, Comedy Central is counting down until the season premiere of Futurama on June 20th at 10:00 p.m. by posting a different goodie on the show's Facebook page every day. You can see preview clips, character designs, sketches, storyboards, nude Fry and much more.
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Countdown to Futurama Podcasts originally appeared on About.com Animated TV on Monday, May 7th, 2012 at 10:36:43.

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Spring is here and the traditional big networks are winding up their TV seasons. FOX season finales will finish on the dates below.
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FOX Season Finales originally appeared on About.com Animated TV on Friday, May 4th, 2012 at 06:29:53.

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The Legend of Korra takes place 70 years after Avatar: The Last Airbender. We learn that Avatar Aang has passed away and has been reincarnated in Korra, a girl from the Southern Water Tribe. But what happened in those 70 years? Fans welcomed the new cartoon and the new Avatar, with 4.5 million total viewers, ranking as basic cable's #1 kids' show and top animated program for the week of the premiere. But there are still questions that need to be answered before die-hard fans can move on. Find out what happened during the 70 years between Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra.
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What happened to Aang? originally appeared on About.com Animated TV on Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 at 10:19:12.

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