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'''Rupert Murdoch''' is the owner of [[FOX]] and many other companies.  
 
'''Rupert Murdoch''' is the owner of [[FOX]] and many other companies.  
  
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== History ==
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Murdoch is first seen in [[Springfield State Prisonn]], having been convicted of an unspecified crime, and has to help prepare for the Springfield Air Show as part of his sentence.<ref>"[[Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming]]"</ref> Later, when [[Homer Simpson|Homer]], [[Wally Kogen]] and other residents of [[Springfield]] at the Super Bowl, found his executive box and he came and sent them out, introducing himself as the "billionaire tyrant".<ref>"[[Sunday, Cruddy Sunday]]"</ref> He appears at a phone-in pledge drive for FOX and receives Bart's pledge of $10,000 which he states has "saved my network".<ref>"[[Missionary: Impossible]]"</ref> He was seen at [[Moe's Tavern]] when Marge mentioned that Moe wasn't allowed to show FOX any more in the bar.<ref>"[[Judge Me Tender]]"</ref>
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Murdoch is first seen in [[Springfield State Prison]], having been convicted of an unspecified crime, and has to help prepare for the Springfield Air Show as part of his sentence.<ref>"[[Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming]]"</ref>
  
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==Behind the laughter==
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Later, when [[Homer]], [[Wally Kogen]] and other residents of [[Springfield]] at the Super Bowl, found his executive box and he came and sent them out, introducing himself as the "billionaire tyrant".<ref>"[[Sunday, Cruddy Sunday]]"</ref>
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*Murdoch voices himself in "[[Sunday, Cruddy Sunday]]" and "[[Judge Me Tender]]". In all other appearances he is voiced by [[Dan Castellaneta]].
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He appears at a phone-in pledge drive for FOX and receives Bart's pledge of $10,000 which he states has "saved my network".<ref>"[[Missionary: Impossible]]"</ref>
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He attended [[Billionaire Camp]] and his name was seen above a cabin with his net worth of $6,843,104,527. He then ran out of his cabin laughing and spray-painted an extra 7 at the front of his net worth.<ref>"[[The Burns and the Bees]]"</ref>
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When [[Moe]] was banned from putting [[Fox]] on in [[Moe's Tavern|his bar]], business became better. Rupert Murdoch was one of the people who came into his bar as a result. When Moe asked Murdoch how he was doing, Murodch told him to put [[Jay Leno]] on.<ref>"[[Judge Me Tender]]"</ref>
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Rupert Murdoch was seen with [[Mr. Burns]].<ref>"[[What to Expect When Bart's Expecting]]"</ref>
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A picture of Rupert Murdoch was on the wall of [[The Penny Loafer]].<ref>"[[I'm Just a Girl Who Can't Say D'oh]]"</ref>
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Rupert Murdoch was among the rich friends of [[Mr. Burns]] who Burns brought into [[Persephone Odair]]'s fold.<ref>"[[Thirst Trap: A Corporate Love Story]]"</ref>
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== Non-canon ==
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Before [[Fox]] could air the final episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' in [[1990]], Murdoch was given a $10 million bill for the helium used in the [[Bart]] balloon for the [[Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]].<ref>"[[Bart's Birthday]]"</ref>
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== Behind the Laughter ==
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Murdoch voices himself in "[[Sunday, Cruddy Sunday]]" and "[[Judge Me Tender]]". In all other appearances he is voiced by [[Dan Castellaneta]].
  
 
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Latest revision as of 16:36, February 22, 2026

This article is about the character. For the guest star, see Rupert Murdoch.
Rupert Murdoch
Rupert Murdoch.png
Character Information
Gender:
Male ♂
Status:
Alive
Hair: Gray
Occupation: Owner of FOX
First appearance: "Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming"
Voiced by: Dan Castellaneta
Himself
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Rupert Murdoch is the owner of FOX and many other companies.

History[edit]

Murdoch is first seen in Springfield State Prison, having been convicted of an unspecified crime, and has to help prepare for the Springfield Air Show as part of his sentence.[1]

Later, when Homer, Wally Kogen and other residents of Springfield at the Super Bowl, found his executive box and he came and sent them out, introducing himself as the "billionaire tyrant".[2]

He appears at a phone-in pledge drive for FOX and receives Bart's pledge of $10,000 which he states has "saved my network".[3]

He attended Billionaire Camp and his name was seen above a cabin with his net worth of $6,843,104,527. He then ran out of his cabin laughing and spray-painted an extra 7 at the front of his net worth.[4]

When Moe was banned from putting Fox on in his bar, business became better. Rupert Murdoch was one of the people who came into his bar as a result. When Moe asked Murdoch how he was doing, Murodch told him to put Jay Leno on.[5]

Rupert Murdoch was seen with Mr. Burns.[6]

A picture of Rupert Murdoch was on the wall of The Penny Loafer.[7]

Rupert Murdoch was among the rich friends of Mr. Burns who Burns brought into Persephone Odair's fold.[8]

Non-canon[edit]

Donut Homer.png The contents of this article or section are considered to be non-canon and therefore may not have actually happened or existed in-universe.

Before Fox could air the final episode of The Simpsons in 1990, Murdoch was given a $10 million bill for the helium used in the Bart balloon for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.[9]

Behind the Laughter[edit]

Murdoch voices himself in "Sunday, Cruddy Sunday" and "Judge Me Tender". In all other appearances he is voiced by Dan Castellaneta.

Appearances[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming"
  2. ↑ "Sunday, Cruddy Sunday"
  3. ↑ "Missionary: Impossible"
  4. ↑ "The Burns and the Bees"
  5. ↑ "Judge Me Tender"
  6. ↑ "What to Expect When Bart's Expecting"
  7. ↑ "I'm Just a Girl Who Can't Say D'oh"
  8. ↑ "Thirst Trap: A Corporate Love Story"
  9. ↑ "Bart's Birthday"


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