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By Power-trip May 1, 2002 4:02 PM
The IMDB reports the following story:
Simpsons creator Matt Groening is considering "winding up" the show. The acclaimed animator says much depends on whether the cult cartoon wins an Emmy for best animation this year. Groening adds that the US network Fox wants to "wring every last penny" out of it. He says, "I think we are closer to winding it up. What happens generally if we win the Emmy for Best Animation Show, is that that gives us another couple of years to run it into the ground."
| comments: 32
Simpson's 
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 1, 2002 6:24 PM
Tired show. They need to freshen things up. They have good writers, maybe make the kid's age over the next couple season's
Doh! reply
Posted by Jack (jack@dtheatre.com) on May 1, 2002 10:30 PM
Blasphemy!
RE: Doh! reply
Posted by 100% AMERICAN (hellskitchen_@hotmail.com) on May 2, 2002 5:31 AM
The show has gotten much better during the last season, probably due to the ceased activities of Futurama (which being not picked up by FOX is blasphemy) giving Matt more time to concentrate on the Simpsons. They had an episode years back about hot to do just that: freshen up the show. They introduced "Poochy" & a new family member; "Roy". It was a funny episode and rang true. Of course the shows 3rd and 4th seasons were it's best and that had to do entirely with the writing. Right now the Simpsons are watched in more homes than any other TV show in history including Baywatch in its prime, there is no need to even consider stopping such a magnificent show, however I have high hopes that another station will want to pick up Futurama which is currently a far funnier, and much more clever show. The sorry state of television today demands the survival of its few remaining champions.
RE: Doh! reply
Posted by Daredevil (DD@marvelcomics.com) on May 2, 2002 5:33 AM
the man said it all.
Not gonna happen reply
Posted by wonko (ryan@wonko.com) on May 2, 2002 2:16 PM
Groening has said in recent reports that his comments were misinterpreted, and that there are no plans to end the run of The Simpsons.
RE: Not gonna happen reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 2, 2002 6:19 PM
That's true, Groening recanted, and said the show will go on for as long as it's popular.
However, the first post here is right: the show currently blows. Writing sucks hard, it's a weak shadow of it's former self. The Simpsons used to be my favorite show, it's been sucky since like 1998. The fact that it's so popular doesn't mean it's good, in fact that tends to be a sign that it reeks (example, Friends, Frasier, etc.).
RE: Not gonna happen reply
Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on May 2, 2002 6:49 PM
Even if they're going out, still it's worth a place in Guiness for an animated series that went more than twelve years in a row.
Ask Fred..... He'll know! reply
Posted by Moose (moose@dtheatre.com) on May 3, 2002 9:53 AM
Didn't the Flintstones go longer than that?
RE: Ask Fred..... He'll know! reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 3, 2002 7:27 PM
No, The Simpsons beat them out last year or the year before. I think the Simpsons keeps getting better and better and theres no way that futurama could ever takes its place or ever be near as funny. The whole futuistic scene in cartoons is weak and I dont think futurama could ever be as funny. I mean whos gonna replace Homer, that goofy robot? come on. I just think a movie is long overdue. Even that stupid recess show got a movie after like 1 year on the air. Some things just arent right.
RE: Ask Fred..... He'll know! reply
Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on May 4, 2002 6:29 PM
However, Futurama's success doesn't look unfair, cause it's from Matt Groening too.
RE: The Simpsons reply
Posted by 100% AMERICAN (hellskitchen_@hotmail.com) on May 6, 2002 5:28 AM
The reason why the early episodes were so good and clever was because Matt did the primary writing and was the creative process behind those seasons, likewise thats what he was doing with Futurama, like the Simpsons early episodes, it's about political humor and popular Americana. I vacationed in Rio several years ago, and watched the Simpsons there. People watching laughed when Homer burped, or choked Bart, and when Homer would yell "D'oh". The true humor of the show was something they simply could not understand, Homer making a crack about Watergate and a reference to "Barton Fink". This is what Futurama uses as its fundamentals and why today it is 50 times as funny as the Simpsons, if your going to bash it, then at least watch it. Like the Simpsons 3rd and 4th seasons, it's brilliant, but obviously you must be U.S. cultured to understand its humor, just as I fail to see the humor in "Red Dwarf". Futurams excellence is in its writing.
RE: The Simpsons reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 6, 2002 7:32 AM
it's not funnier than West Wing
RE: The Simpsons reply
Posted by Moose (moose@dtheatre.com) on May 6, 2002 8:23 AM
Yes the Simpsons is in a class of it's own, but so is Red Dwarf. I think it would be unfair to compare the two. Red Dwarf is "English humour" and you have to be on a "Pythonesque" wavelength to find it really appealing. I think it was VERY funny, but not in the same way as the Simpsons or Futurama.
RE: The Simpsons reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 6, 2002 11:02 AM
Did you even read that guys post Moose? You just said the same thing he did. He's not comparing Dwarf to the Simpsons, he said if your not fluent with European culture then its not going to make a lot of sense to you, but if you grew up watching Monty Python, and such, then you appreciate the humor. It's just like watching small children (12 and under) watching the Simpsons, unless they are familiar with political, entertainment, and world news then its difficult to "get". I also love "Red Dwarf".
RE: The Simpsons reply
Posted by Moose (moose@dtheatre.com) on May 6, 2002 1:17 PM
Uuuuum, yes, I did read it. I was just agreeing, in my own little way. I thought at the time, that it was important to point out that I like Red Dwarf. (I suppose next time I should shorten my reply to "Word, dude"). ;)
RE: The Simpsons reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 6, 2002 2:47 PM
OK
To 100% reply
Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on May 6, 2002 5:56 PM
The knowledge of US culture sometimes is not needed if the jokes are good, not only related with the country. Anyway, that never stopped network executives from selling any series to the rest of the world. But it's true, we all miss nice comedies by not being locals sometimes.
RE: To 100% reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 7, 2002 2:46 AM
I think you just need to understand English to get all of The Simpson's jokes, I don't live in the US but I still get all the Jokes and think it's the funniest show on TV.
RE: To that girl reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 7, 2002 6:38 AM
Your out of your mind, I'm 46, and well cultured and traveled and I still don't get a lot of the Simpsons jokes. One must have a great knowledge of TV, movies, understanding of politics, popular americana, and appreciation for sarcasm.
RE: To that girl reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 7, 2002 7:54 AM
No kidding, I teach Political Satire to Drama Students at Sarah Lawrence and sometimes I'm stumped while watching the Simpsons.
It's the best, and I think Futurama could be as good some day, but one really can't compare the 2, since they have so little to do with each other.
why are you going to reply
Posted by mickle0 (mickle0@hotmail.com) on May 27, 2002 4:34 PM
why dont they make a simpsons movie. that would boost some money to keep the show on. i am a huge simpsons fan myself and i know that there are thousands of die hart fans that wach the show daily. anyway its the logest-runing primetime show why stop it?
RE: why are you going to reply
Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on May 29, 2002 2:14 PM
I've read it's because Groening and Fox executives started to hate themselves.
the simpsons reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on June 1, 2002 1:07 PM
the simpsons have 2 win that emmie this year because when i get home school i wait 3 hours just to wath the simpsons.so if they dont win that emmie ill have nothing to do.i might do something crazy.
RE: Simpson's reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on June 26, 2002 5:13 AM
that's bull sh*t because simpsons are the most famous t.v show i think they should stay on t.v.I think they should stay on television.keep them running another 5 or 6 years
RE: why are you going to reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on February 12, 2003 5:54 PM
Good grief! Ever see the Power Puff Girls movie? It sucked because they stretched 20 minutes worth of material for TV to fit 90 minutes for cinema.
RE: Simpson's reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on October 25, 2003 2:41 PM
what about 20 to 40 years
Simpsons reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 2, 2003 12:52 AM
I love the Simpsons. I've seen every episode even when they were on the Tracy Ullman show. I think they should keep the Simpsons on television. The Simpsons is a great show. Even after 14 years the show is still funny. As for the up coming 15th season I think it will be just as funny as the last 14 seasons. And for how ever many more seasons they make I'll be a loyal viewer until the end. I don't think they should stop making the Simpsons. If they did Fox would be losing the best show they've ever had.
bring back conan! reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on July 1, 2004 8:11 PM
some of the greatest shows came in the earlier seasons the past couple of years have been bland and emotionless with the focus mainly on guess stars. guests need to be someone in the show look at joe montagnea as fat tony phil hartman a troy mcClure and meryl streep as jesseca lovejoy. if they brought back conan and some of the old writers this show would go for at least 5 more years
RE: Ask Fred..... He'll know! reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on July 1, 2004 8:13 PM
futurama kicks ass dipshit
RE: To that girl reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on September 11, 2004 12:29 PM
no you're out of your mind you just don't listen carefully you bastard
yep reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on September 11, 2004 12:33 PM
dddddddddaaaaaaaammmnnnn
right
RE: Doh! reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 8, 2005 7:20 AM
a star torn
 CONAN THE BARBARIAN |
 CAPTAIN AMERICA |
 CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE |
 THE SMURF |
 COWBOYS AND ALIENS |
 BAD TEACHER |
 MR. POPPERS PENGUINS |
 GREEN LANTERN |
