The Simpsons creator Matt Groening said Ricky Gervais did such a good job writing an episode of the hit US comedy show that he wants him to do more.

The Office star wrote and appears in the episode, which is due to be screened in the US in the spring.
Groening said Gervais was good enough to be a regular character, according to reports in the UK press.
"He caught our tone exactly, and then added his own Ricky Gervais/David Brent patheticness," Groening said.
"Everything you could ever possibly want from Ricky Gervais you get.
"It's possible we'll collaborate again... he should be a regular character. In fact, he should have his own cartoon series."
Gervais' character in The Simpsons is based on David Brent from The Office sitcom.
He moves into The Simpson household with Marge as the family take part in an episode of Wife Swap, while Homer moves in with his wife.
Gervais was invited to pen the episode by Groening, who is a fan of The Office.
He described writing the episode as a "dream come true".

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Wow, The Simpsons may have some hope yet. Whilst I still don't mind watching the new episodes, they definately aren't what they used to be.

I assume you guys also know about gervais' podcast? I look forward to the half hour each week, it's so funny.

cool! Also from his website there's a preliminary sketches for this character:

http://rickygervais.com/simpsons.php

Man, cant wait for this episode. This will prolly br the best ep in the last couple of years since The Simpsons have gone down hill.

havnt watched the simpsons in a long long time. so sad it kept going :( should have ended at least 5 seasons ago

i liked the office for the whole cast

i find ricky gervais too painful to watch on his own

i never liked extras
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The Extra was s***. Any movie with Jimeon is crapolla.

Extras on the other hand was f***ing awesome!

8-)

word rev.

yeah simpsons has gone down hill hey ... family guy ftw

American Dad has been really good lately too. It's a lot like old Family Guy in that there's a strong story line instead of constant social commentry (which I still love, don't get me wrong :)

gervais stand up routines are absolutely hilarious as well. I look forward to this episode

I remember being the first person to see The Office and so I told everyone about it. Now everybody watches it.

And were waiting for you to jump off a bridge too Rev, so we can watch =)