This platform helps you earn rewards by inviting your friends to shop with you, and we love it! Jack Slater Sunday 17 May 2020 5:00 pm. Unpopular opinion, but I still like the Simpsons (though not nearly as much as I did for the first ten seasons or so). 'The Simpsons' is Ending, Claims Theme Music Composer | Culture. . He further expressed his shock on the success of the cartoon series. By the end of Season 32, it will extend that lead with 32 seasons and 713 episodes under its belt. I'll never understand why people would want a show off the air that they don't watch. Is it nearly time for Homer Simpson's last "D'oh?" The Simpsons is currently in its 31st season on Fox and was renewed in February for a record-setting 32nd season due to air in the 2020-21 television season. The thirty-first season of the animated television series The Simpsons premiered on Fox in the United States on September 29, 2019, and ended on May 17, 2020. @TheSimpsons Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Russi Taylor a true delight to work with. "All I can say is that I'm so flabbergasted and amazed that it has lasted as long as it did," said Elfman. In November, all 30 previous seasons of The Simpsons were made available for streaming on Disney+, Disney's new video-on-demand service. pic.twitter.com/1qNUf7M6TM, The Simpsons executive producer Al Jean tweeted in July: "Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Russi Taylor a true delight to work with.". Even bad art can have its redeeming qualities. I definitely hope Family Guy outlasts it though! Speaking about his music writing, he said that I never expected that anybody could ever listen to this crazy music, and surprisingly the show went so long. When one ‘fan’ suggested it should be time to let the show go, replying: ‘Shame because the show is now the equivalent of watching paint dry with a dead body in front of it’, Jean was quick with an effective retort. In the interview with Joe.ie, Elfman admitted that The Simpsons' longevity has far exceeded his expectations of the show. The show could be ending, says theme music composer Danny Elfman. Young Sheldon ruins yet another The Big Bang Theory story – and it’s all to do with his safety whistle, Phillip Schofield had ‘secret meeting’ with Holly Willoughby in London bar before coming out on This Morning. You have 4 free articles remaining this month, Sign-up to our daily newsletter for more articles like this + access to 5 extra articles. And lately, the show has proven it’s still capable of shocking fans – with the true story behind Millhouse’s expression coming to light recently and the discovery of their real ages (hint: much older than many would’ve guessed). Composer Danny Elfman stated that, "Well, from what I've heard, it is coming to an end," he told the outlet, adding: "I don't know for a fact, but I've heard that it will be in its last year.". MORE: The Simpsons quiz: How well do you know Springfield’s finest? Member Posts: 1,913. Danny Elfman, who is behind the Simpson’s infamous theme tune, revealed in a podcast that the longest-running animated series is planning to reach a full stop. It was announced on February 6, 2019 that the show has been renewed, … The Simpsons quiz: How well do you know Springfield’s finest. The hit animated sitcom already holds the record for the longest-running scripted primetime show in U.S. television history with 31 seasons and 670 episodes aired to date. Topic: The Simpsons may be ending in 2020 (Read 707 times) Lisa's voting Biden LCameronAL Jr. A Fox publicist could not immediately be reached for comment. The Simpsons could be coming to an end, according to the animated hit's theme music composer Danny Elfman. The Simpsons' boss at Fox has admitted that they are "preparing" for when the series ends, but admits there are no "immediate plans" for it to go off air. She was also the voice of Disney's Minnie Mouse from 1987 until her death. Disney+ is currently airing seasons one to 30, but Sky owns the rights to broadcast the latest series. Sir Michael Palin says being on The Simpsons is like going to Buckingham Palace. There used to be a saying that, at the end of the world, the only survivors would be cockroaches and Cher – but that should be updated to include The Simpsons. See why nearly a quarter of a million subscribers begin their day with the Starting 5. However, the official announcement of cancellatio… But is it finally time for television’s most famous family (sorry, Kardashians) to come to an end; is The Simpsons ending after this latest season? So believe me, that is one of the truly big surprises in my life.". I think what peeves people about The Simpsons in particular is that it was once legitimately one of the greatest shows ever, now maintained by people who don’t know what made it great, now how to recreate that greatness, for the sole purpose of making money. ", Elfman added: "Really, I expected it would run for three episodes and get canceled, and that would be that, because it was so weird at the time, and I just didn't think it had a chance. Do you want musicians you don't listen to stop making music? He simply replied: ‘Emmy best animated program 2019.’, In the season finale of the latest season, a synopsis for the episode reads: ‘After the Simpson’ dog bites Marge, the family explores the tragic past of Santa’s Little Helper.’. Share this article via facebook Share this article via twitter Share this article via messenger. Shows you don't watch can't hurt you, I'm not sure why you think they would. Elfman said he is aware that the series is ending, and he heard this the very last year. The current 31st season of The Simpsons is the last to feature the voice of actor Russi Taylor, who died in July and has voiced popular Springfield characters such as Martin Prince and twins Sherri and Terri from the very first season in 1989. Friends: Can you spot the 20 references scattered around New York’s Times Square? But after rumours went around that perhaps the show had decided to end early, producer of the show Al Jean took to Twitter late last year to confirm that the show will indeed be coming back for another season.