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| America's favourite family are back: THE SIMPSONS. Image: copyright MATT GROENING/ TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX |
The series that helped define American comedy, pioneered small screen animation, launched the careers of a generation of satirists, and would continue to help shore up the US FOX network and the UK's SKY channels over twenty three years, THE SIMPSONS, created by Matt Groening, remains as iconic, beloved and enjoyable as ever. Okay, so the series definitive run of true comic genius was a while back, but its still very funny as it approaches its landmark 500th episode. Homer, in particular, remains the most satisfyingly consistent, worst kind of role model to resonate with fans of all ages, alongside his always looking on the bright side super-wife/mum, Marge, let Mister Burns further sustain his evil empire, and long may Bart stay the youthful joke cracking, prank making smart-ass. Meanwhile, the continued episodic guest stars appearances (this year from the likes of Lady Gaga, Bryan Cranston, Andy Garcia, Joan Rivers, Gordon Ramsay and a returning Kiefer Sutherland) are now almost symbiotically part and parcel of the series tapestry/success. It seems their "I'm doing this for my children" explanation never goes out of fashion, nor does the show in general for the millions of audiences worldwide still happily watching the twisted but always amiable life and chaos unfolding in Springfield!
Season 23 trailer: The Simpsons Season 23 Official Trailer - YouTube
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Preview of opening episode: Kiefer Sutherland on 'The Simpsons' | Inside TV | EW.com
A look at 101 classic quotes from the series up to 2007: 101 Greatest Simpsons Quotes
Numerous seasons of THE SIMPSONS are available on DVD from FOX.
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