Current Events > Why is the Simpsons still on?

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I hardly watch it, but the few newer episodes I've seen weren't too bad.
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FOX makes a shitload of money mostly off syndication, streaming and merchandising rights. The value of the show won't decrease if it's still on the air.
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Gotta put Matt Groening's great grand-kids through College somehow.
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I can't understand people who don't want The Simpsons to make it to the big 30, 30 seasons.

After all, The Simpsons has been garbage for over double the time that it's been great, so there really is nothing to be upset about. At this point, it's simply a feat to see this show make it to a whopping 30 seasons.
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i remember hearing it was canceled....like 5 years ago.

it's one of those shows if i see it on i'll watch it but never care if i miss a new episode. gotta love the 90s episodes but definitely had a quality drop after but that's expected with a 30 year old show.

It's the Garfield of TV.
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It's still on? Jeez.
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I saw an episode last night and really enjoyed it. It's had some rough times but I think they're doing pretty good.
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I don't know what to say about The Simpsons. I read all the comments here and all I can think of is that you're all right. It still cranks out many good-to-great episodes, the appeal has worn off, it still makes money, we still enjoy it, but we love to hate on it because it has earned it in a number of ways or seasons. It's been on too long and we're afraid to cancel it. I've been a fan since 1989. I was in junior high when the shit first came on The Tracy Ulman Show. So, my biggest question has been for a number of years now, how should it end? And I don't know the answer to that either. But, ya know, these folks are getting older, more people will naturally die off, and all they need is for one big character to die in real life and the house of cards will fall down.

Oh but you know what's ironic about us talking about this, I heard on the news this morning that The Simpsons were lightly teasing/hinting that they may make a sequel to their movie. Oh yeah, that's because today marks the tenth anniversary of the movie premier in theaters.

IIRC they actually promised like 3 more movies, and we have gotten none, lol
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__Cam__ posted...

FOX makes a shitload of money mostly off syndication, streaming and merchandising rights. The value of the show won't decrease if it's still on the air.

This is the reason. Broadcast TV ads just don't pull in the money they used to so shows that pull in revenue from other sources are much more valuable. Having new episodes coming out makes the show feel more "alive" and relevant even if people aren't watching it.
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Never fear they've got stories for years.
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Modern Simpsons hate seems overblown. Sure it's not as good as the classic episodes but barely any shows are. Any random episode I've watched in the last couple of years wasn't that bad.
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Its harmless but i feel they should let go.
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Darmik posted...

Modern Simpsons hate seems overblown. Sure it's not as good as the classic episodes but barely any shows are. Any random episode I've watched in the last couple of years wasn't that bad.

It is overblown. The later seasons have actually been a lot better.
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Verdekal posted...

Never fear they've got stories for years.

Hahaha

Because they'll never stop The Simpsons!
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