“The characters may be yellow but The Simpsons hasn’t mellowed as it marks its 300th episode Sunday. If anything, the Fox animated comedy born in 1989 is more boldly iconoclastic in the 21st century. Given that timidity is programmed into television’s very DNA, how does “The Simpsons” thrive? By being very good at being naughty, so much so that Fox simply can’t afford to tinker with success. In its 14th season, the series can still field top 20 episodes and is the heart of a merchandising empire. “There were many reasons the show was successful, one of which was we were in the right place at the right time,” said series creator Matt Groening. “I don’t think ‘The Simpsons’ could be on any other network, even today.” Read More >>>
