I think it was just last week when I was ever-so giddy over the news of an appearance by Jerry Seinfeld on 30 Rock. Now I’m over the moon about the upcoming stars set to lend their voices to The Simpsons this fall. While The Simpsons has always managed to grab its fair share of celebrity voices, for some reason, this looks like a banner year to me. I have to admit (hanging my head in shame), that my viewership of The Simpsons has dwindled to the occasional viewing, but I will have to clear my plate come fall for a chance to hear the following guest stars: Jon Stewart, Jack Black, Stephen Colbert, Lionel Richie, Steve Buscemi, Matt Dillon, Kurt Loder, Beverly D’Angelo, Maya Rudolph and Topher Grace. Newsman Dan Rather, tenor Placido Domingo, and the return of Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob are certain to offer highlights too. Most interesting to me is the appearance by Jack Black on October 7, where his character opens a new comic book store to rival the existing shop helmed by Comic Book Guy. Good times ahead, for sure. It’s little news like this that keeps me going through the slump of summer programming.