Simpsons to Become Longest Running Scripted Series, Following Season 30 Renewal

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Simpsons Renewed to Become Longest-Running Series

The Simpsons renewed by FOX to Become Longest-Running Scripted Series
FOX has ordered the 29th and 30th seasons of the pop culture phenomenon The Simpsons. Having The Simpsons renewed takes the long-running animated series to 669 episodes, the largest number of episodes for any scripted television show ever, breaking the record previously set by Gunsmoke (635).

“Take that ‘Gunsmoke!’ You lost a race you didn’t even know you were running!,” said Homer Simpson.

“This is yet another record-setting moment for what is truly a landmark series,” said Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Chairmen and CEOs, Fox Television Group. “’The Simpsons’ has meant so much to the network, the studio and everyone at Fox, and its continued cultural impact around the globe is a testament to the combined brilliance of Matt, Jim and Al. Congratulations to everyone who works on this groundbreaking series – from the voice cast and producers to the writers and production team – you comprise one of the greatest collections of creative talent in the history of the medium. And to the millions of ‘Simpsons’ fans around the world, thank you for watching all these years. We’re happy to tell you there’s lots more to come.”

The longest-running scripted show in television history, and recently marking its 600th episode, The Simpsons exploded into a cultural phenomenon in 1990 and has remained one of the most groundbreaking and innovative entertainment franchises, recognizable throughout the world. Currently in production on its record-annihilating 28th season, The Simpsons has won 32 Emmy Awards, 34 Annie Awards, a 2016 People’s Choice Award and a 2016 Environmental Media Award. It was the first animated series to win a Peabody Award and was nominated for an Academy Award in 2012 for the theatrical short The Longest Daycare. The Simpsons Movie was a hit feature film, the mega-attraction “The Simpsons Ride” at Universal Studios has received historic expansion updates with the addition of “Springfield” and the show was honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2000.

On the next all-new episode, “There Will Be Buds,” airing this Sunday, Nov. 6 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX, Homer (Dan Castellaneta) gets roped into coaching the kids’ lacrosse team with Milhouse’s dad, Kirk (Hank Azaria), who is in desperate need of a friend. When Kirk gets too clingy, Homer vents about how much of a loser he is. Kirk overhears his rant and disappears, right when the team needs him most: the championship game.

Season-to-date, The Simpsons is averaging 7.2 million total multi-platform viewers. The series’ milestone 600th episode on October 16 registered its largest rating (3.6/11 Live + 7) and seven-day multi-platform audience (9.9 million viewers) since January, as well as 1.3 million viewers on Hulu and FOXNOW, representing its largest seven-day average streaming audience in more than three years.

The Simpsons is a Gracie Films Production in association with 20th Century Fox Television. James L. Brooks, Matt Groening and Al Jean are the executive producers. The Gracie Films Worldwide Brand Division develops and produces the licensed content for the series.

 

[ManxOfxThexYear]

fukk it, keep it going

 

[Juggalo Fred]

YES!

 

[Deltron]

1000 episodes

ya think we can get there?

 

[Kill Dat Noize]

eh quantity over quality at this point.

simpsons should have made the graduation to movies years ago. i know they've done one but they could release one every few years and still probly make bank.

 

[Juggalo Fred]

1000 episodes

ya think we can get there?

400 more basically


that's a lot

 

[ManxOfxThexYear]

At this point, unless a major voice actor/actress dies, they can easily hit 1000.

 

[Wallychamp]

 

[MikeyC]

Legendary status. Respeck.

 

[HipHopStan]

And it hasn't had a worthy season since the tenth one. They should have done what The Muppet Show and The Cosby Show (even if that show is tainted now) did and went out while it was on top, but get that $ and I suppose.

 

[NoMorePie]

Might as well reach that milestone and and end it after 1000

KEEP GOING

 

[Kill Dat Noize]

And it hasn't had a worthy season since the tenth one. They should have done what The Muppet Show and The Cosby Show (even if that show is tainted now) did and went out while it was on top, but get that $ and I suppose.

Like I said they should have made the transition into movies. they already conquered television, what more can they possibly do.

looney tunes didn't stay on tv forever, they went big time. 30 years later doing movies with Michael Jordan and shyt.

 

[Eddie Brock]

I hope it never ends. Would love to see a sequel to the first film

 

[Deltron]

They talked about that recently, They may do a new film sooner than later.

 

[KevCo]

top 3 show of all time, imo...even though i havnt watched on a weekly basis in ten years, its still insane to see it hit 30 years.