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In this undated publicity photo released by Fox, characters from the animated series, &quot;The Simpsons,&quot; from left, Maggie, Marge, Lisa, Homer and Bart, are shown. (AP Photo/Fox)

‘The Simpsons’ renewed by Fox for two more seasons; animated series will continue through 2023

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

This image released by Fox shows animated characters, from left, Bart, Homer, Maggie, Marge and Lisa from "The Simpsons," which will premiere its 30th season this fall. (Fox via AP)

‘The Simpsons’ recasts Dr. Julius Hibbert; Harry Shearer to stop voicing character after 30 years

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

In this Jan. 16, 2020, file photo, actor Hank Azaria speaks during the AMC Networks TCA 2020 Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP) ** FILE **

‘The Simpsons’ recast Carl Carlson after animated series vows to diversify voice talent

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo walks through Statuary Hall to the House floor for the State of the Union address by President Donald Trump, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Mike Pompeo spurned by ‘The Simpsons’ actor, ex-writer after apparent swipe at Nancy Pelosi

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

In this May 15, 2018, file photo, Hank Azaria, a cast member and executive producer in &quot;Portlandia,&quot; arrives at a For Your Consideration event for &quot;Brockmire&quot; and &quot;Portlandia&quot; at the Saban Media Center in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Hank Azaria, ‘The Simpsons’ actor, says he’s done voicing Apu

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Women recreate Homer Simpson’s New Orleans gobble tour

Associated Press

MAD magazine leaving newsstands after 67-year run (Really!)

By RACHEL LERMAN - Associated Press

What Disney gets as its $71.3B buy of Fox assets closes

By MAE ANDERSON - Associated Press

his Nov. 7, 2001 file photo, Michael Jackson waves to crowds gathered to see him at his first ever in-store appearance in New York. The producers of The Simpsons are removing a classic episode that featured the voice of Michael Jackson. Executive producer James L. Brooks told The Wall Street Journal on Thursday, March 7, 2019, it feels clearly the only choice to make. He said fellow executive producers Matt Groening and Al Jean are of one mind on this. (AP Photo/Suzanne Plunkett)

‘The Simpsons’ pulls Michael Jackson episode over late singer’s ‘monstrous behavior’

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

A book and scripts are among the personal and academic possessions of Stephen Hawking at the auction house Christies in London, Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) ** FILE **

AP Exclusive: Stephen Hawking’s wheelchair, thesis for sale

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

This image released by Fox shows the character Apu, an Indian shop owner featured on &quot;The Simpsons,&quot; animated series. Fox says it trusts the creators of the series to handle the show's depiction of Apu, which has drawn fire as a racist stereotype. (Fox via AP)

Fox exec: Up to ‘Simpsons’ creators to handle Apu criticism

By BY LYNN ELBER - Associated Press

Matt Groening, from left, Abbi Jacobson, Eric Andre and Josh Weinstein, cast members of the Netflix series &quot;Disenchantment,&quot; pose for a photo during the Netflix portrait session at Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton hotel on Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)

‘Simpsons’ creators bring feminism, young talent to new show

By PABLO ARAUZ PENA - Associated Press

This book cover image released by Dey Street Books shows &quot;Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for The Simpsons,&quot; by Mike Reiss with Mathew Klickstein. (Dey Street Books via AP)

An inside look at the writing, production of ‘The Simpsons’

By JERRY HARKAVY - Associated Press

"The Simpsons" briefly addressed Sunday, April 8, 2018, criticism of its portrayal of its Indian shop owner, Apu. But a comedian who helped spark a conversation about the character calls the show's response "sad" and attacked the show on Twitter for reducing a discussion about racism to political correctness. (Deborah Cannon/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)

Simpsons’ Apu controversy reignites culture war

By Christian Toto — Special to The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 21, 2007, file photo, characters from The Simpsons pose before the premiere of &quot;The Simpsons Movie,&quot; at the town's movie theater in Springfield, Vt. “The Simpsons” focused on political correctness and seemingly tried to address criticism of its portrayal of its Indian shop owner Apu. The Sunday, April 8, 2018, “No Good Read Goes Unpunished” episode featured Marge sharing her favorite childhood book with her daughter, Lisa. But Marge realized the book is more racist and offensive than she remembered. (AP Photo/Lisa Poole, File)

‘Simpsons’ reference to Apu criticism sparks backlash

By RUSSELL CONTRERAS - Associated Press

"The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening is joined by the actors portraying the show's characters in Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, as the animated series was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) ** FILE **

Hari Kondabolu, ‘The Problem With Apu’ writer, calls ‘Simpsons’ reference ‘jab’ at progress

By Russell Contreras - Associated Press

Ryan Murphy participates in the &quot;9-1-1&quot; panel during the FOX Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in Pasadena,Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Fox executives: scripted series will survive Disney deal

By LYNN ELBER - Associated Press

This image released by truTV shows Hari Kondabolu, a comedian who stars in the documentary, &quot;The Problem with Apu,&quot; airing on truTV on Nov. 19. (truTV via AP)

Comedians not laughing at character in ‘The Simpsons’

By MARK KENNEDY - Associated Press

New series from ‘The Simpsons’ Matt Groening set for Netflix

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 1984 file photo, Philadelphia Phillies' Mike Schmidt tries to take out Los Angeles Dodgers' Steve Sax at second to break up an eighth inning double-play to no avail during their second National League playoff game in Los Angeles. Steve Sax won two World Series rings, was a five-time All-Star and got nearly 2,000 hits in the big leagues. Yet to many fans, it's those half-dozen lines he uttered to a bunch of yellow cartoon characters a long time ago that really made him famous. (AP Photo/File)

D’oh? No! Homer and ‘The Simpsons’ team earn Hall tribute

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press