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Cartwright hints The Simpsons could end after season 40
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Cartwright hints The Simpsons could end after season 40

Nancy Cartwright, who has voiced Bart since 1987, hinted on Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast that The Simpsons could end after its 40th season, though she’s open to continuing if producers want to keep it going. The series debuted in 1989, has completed 37 seasons and surpassed 800 episodes; Fox has four more seasons locked in, a second Simpsons movie is planned, and showrunner Matt Selman credits Disney+ with helping attract a younger generation of fans to the long-running show.

Homer Simpson Defies Calls for Change, Continues to Strangle Bart on 'The Simpsons'
entertainment2 years ago

Homer Simpson Defies Calls for Change, Continues to Strangle Bart on 'The Simpsons'

James L. Brooks, co-creator of The Simpsons, has confirmed that Homer will continue to strangle his son Bart, despite speculation that the long-running gag would be retired. The show recently hinted at a change in Homer's behavior, but Brooks stated that nothing will be tamed and that Bart will continue to be loved by his father in a specific way. The gag of Homer strangling Bart has been a staple of the show since its early days in 1987.

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Homer Simpson Ends Bart Strangling on 'The Simpsons'

Homer Simpson, the iconic character from The Simpsons, has publicly pledged that he will no longer strangle his son Bart. This marks the end of one of the show's longest-running gags, although strangulation hasn't been part of the show for a while now. The change reflects a more socially conscious era for The Simpsons, which has had to reckon with problematic aspects of its canon in recent years. Fans hope that Homer will keep his promise for Bart's sake.