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"Futurama" is an animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening, the same mind behind "The Simpsons." Here are some interesting facts about the show:
Multiple Cancellations and Revivals: "Futurama" has a unique history of being canceled and revived multiple times. The show originally aired on Fox from 1999 to 2003. After its cancellation, it was brought back for four direct-to-DVD movies and eventually revived as a series again on Comedy Central from 2010 to 2013.
Mathematical Jokes: The show is known for its love of mathematics and science jokes. The writers, many of whom have scientific backgrounds, frequently incorporate complex math equations, scientific concepts, and computer code into the background details and gags. One of the most famous examples is the use of the mathematical theorem "Fermat's Last Theorem" in the episode titled "The Prisoner of Benda."
Hidden Alien Language: In each episode, there is a hidden alien language called "Alienese." Fans of the show have decoded this language, which is often used for background signs and messages. It's a simple substitution cipher where each symbol corresponds to a letter in the English alphabet.
Futurama Comics: In addition to the TV series, "Futurama" also has an extensive comic book series published by Bongo Comics. These comics have allowed the story to continue even during the show's hiatuses.
Celebrity Guest Appearances: "Futurama" features a wide range of celebrity guest appearances, including Al Gore (as himself), Stephen Hawking (as himself), Lucy Liu (as herself and as a robot version of herself), and many others. The show often pokes fun at these guest stars, using exaggerated versions of their personalities.
Nibbler's Secret: The character Nibbler, Leela's pet, is revealed to be more than just a cute alien creature. In a surprising twist, it is revealed that Nibbler is part of a secret organization known as the Nibblonians and plays a significant role in the show's mythology.
Bender's Name Origins: The character Bender's name is a reference to the bending unit he is, but it's also an homage to the character John Bender from the 1985 film "The Breakfast Club." John DiMaggio, who provides the voice for Bender, used a similar voice for both characters.
Lost Episodes: Due to the show's cancellation and revival, there are a few "lost" episodes that were produced during the original run but weren't aired until later. These episodes include "Anthology of Interest I" and "Anthology of Interest II," which explore various "what-if" scenarios.
Futurama's Emmy Awards: "Futurama" received several Emmy Awards during its run, including wins for Outstanding Animated Program and Outstanding Voice-Over Performance by the late John Mahoney, who voiced the character of "The Waterfall Family" in the episode "The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings."
Cultural References: "Futurama" is known for its clever references to pop culture, including movies, TV shows, and literature. For example, the episode "Roswell That Ends Well" is a humorous take on time travel and the Roswell UFO incident.
These are just a few of the many interesting facets of "Futurama" that have made it a beloved and enduring animated series among fans of science fiction and comedy.