The Simpsons has delivered its Halloween special Sunday, a week late. But the series has been ahead of its time in just about every other respect. Ironic wit and inspired spoofs have carried the animated classic to its 16th season, making it the longest-running television comedy. “It’s the most meaningful thing we’ve done,” executive producer Al Jean said. “It’s hard to surprise people week after week.” That’s the goal this season, especially for a Feb. 6 episode that will air after the Super Bowl. The writers will poke fun at last year’s much-debated halftime show starring Janet Jackson. In the episode, Homer’s exuberant dancing wins him work as a choreographer to star athletes Michelle Kwan, Yao Ming, LeBron James, Tom Brady and Warren Sapp. But Homer makes a misstep in asking neighbor Ned to help put together the Super Bowl halftime show. “Homer makes the halftime show too religious,” Jean said. “The halftime show is so inoffensive that people get mad.” Read More >>>
