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Podcast: The Disney Desk Podcast
Episode: Syd's Never Seen: Futurama (The Early Years)
Description: Even after a few years, it is hard to fully recognize Fox Studios as a part of the larger Disney family. Even as the prominently feature X-men, Simpsons and Family Guy, there is a feeling that they are less of a 'member' of the family and more of a 'trophy.'
But in this odd space, Carter realized that Fox held a sneaky addition to the New Year's canon: Futurama. Matt Groening's second most iconic show and cult hit, the series started on New Year's Eve 2999 and survived multiple scheduling moves and cancelations.
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