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Pavan · 01-17-2003, 10:35 AM

Mmm ... renewal: Fox has greenlit two more seasons of animated powerhouse "The Simpsons" and another year of its Sunday benchmate "King of the Hill."

The "Simpsons" renewal through May 2005 means the show -- Sunday night's top-rated series among adults 18-49 -- will make it through a jaw-dropping 16th full season and roughly 360 episodes, allowing Homer and Co. to edge past "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" to claim the mantle of longest-running laffer in TV history.

"Watch out, 'Gunsmoke,' you're next," quipped Al Jean, showrunner and executive producer of "The Simpsons." ("Gunsmoke" ran for a record 20 years.)

For "King of the Hill," the one-year extension through May 2004 will bring Hank Hill and his Texas brood to the end of their eighth season.

"I don't feel like we're an aged show at all," said Greg Daniels, co-creator and exec producer of "King." "I view it like dog years, so I'm hoping we're in our prime ... (on the way) to 15 years."

Fox Entertainment president Gail Berman praised both shows, claiming "The Simpsons" could be "the most extraordinary television show maybe even in the history of the medium.

"In its 14th season, the show is doing some of its funniest episodes and best numbers," she said.

"King of the Hill," meanwhile, has "aided in the branding of our network as the only broadcaster that's been able to tackle primetime animation," she said.

"This show does anything we ask it to do," Berman said, noting its ability to draw an audience in many different time slots. "And they consistently put out one of the funniest shows on TV."

Indeed, "King" is expected to move back to 7:30 p.m. Sundays from 8:30 p.m. in March to make room for new Fox comedy "Oliver Beene." Daniels said he's OK with the shift.

"I'm not surprised if we have to step aside and make room for new shows; I hope one day to be back if they have the need," he said.

Mr. Shy Guy · 02-18-2003, 12:53 PM

Well I'm happy. I actully think King of the Hill has gotten better as the years went on and I think they're in their prime. And I do think that it will do better at 7:30 than at 8:30 as well.

ClesStahn · 04-20-2003, 05:46 PM

It's cool, I guess. I wish they'd keep making episodes even longer.

And, about the Simpsons being as funny now as ever; I'm not believeing that.

nimrod_86 · 05-24-2003, 10:21 AM

Yeah, this show has gotten better. In fact, I think the first season was worse than the newer ones.

Hedgecore · 06-30-2003, 10:48 PM

at least we get another season but i hope it doesnt stop there and they keep making koth

JD2635 · 12-03-2003, 06:52 PM

Actually, according to a source I found on the web, it's renewed through 2005. so it may play up to it's end of it's 9th season. I don't know the source but it said there.

tattoored666 · 12-04-2003, 07:18 AM

King of the Hill is getting better and better every episode. I'd love to see it still putting out new episodes years from now.

01-17-2003, 10:35 AM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	To stay AT LEAST until May 2004 on FOX Mmm ... renewal: Fox has greenlit two more seasons of animated powerhouse "The Simpsons" and another year of its Sunday benchmate "King of the Hill." The "Simpsons" renewal through May 2005 means the show -- Sunday night's top-rated series among adults 18-49 -- will make it through a jaw-dropping 16th full season and roughly 360 episodes, allowing Homer and Co. to edge past "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" to claim the mantle of longest-running laffer in TV history. "Watch out, 'Gunsmoke,' you're next," quipped Al Jean, showrunner and executive producer of "The Simpsons." ("Gunsmoke" ran for a record 20 years.) For "King of the Hill," the one-year extension through May 2004 will bring Hank Hill and his Texas brood to the end of their eighth season. "I don't feel like we're an aged show at all," said Greg Daniels, co-creator and exec producer of "King." "I view it like dog years, so I'm hoping we're in our prime ... (on the way) to 15 years." Fox Entertainment president Gail Berman praised both shows, claiming "The Simpsons" could be "the most extraordinary television show maybe even in the history of the medium. "In its 14th season, the show is doing some of its funniest episodes and best numbers," she said. "King of the Hill," meanwhile, has "aided in the branding of our network as the only broadcaster that's been able to tackle primetime animation," she said. "This show does anything we ask it to do," Berman said, noting its ability to draw an audience in many different time slots. "And they consistently put out one of the funniest shows on TV." Indeed, "King" is expected to move back to 7:30 p.m. Sundays from 8:30 p.m. in March to make room for new Fox comedy "Oliver Beene." Daniels said he's OK with the shift. "I'm not surprised if we have to step aside and make room for new shows; I hope one day to be back if they have the need," he said.
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02-18-2003, 12:53 PM	#2
Mr. Shy Guy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 30, 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 7,871	Well I'm happy. I actully think King of the Hill has gotten better as the years went on and I think they're in their prime. And I do think that it will do better at 7:30 than at 8:30 as well.
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05-24-2003, 10:21 AM	#4
nimrod_86 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 11, 2002 Posts: 196	Yeah, this show has gotten better. In fact, I think the first season was worse than the newer ones.
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04-20-2003, 05:46 PM	#3
ClesStahn Senior Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 30, 2001 Posts: 500	It's cool, I guess. I wish they'd keep making episodes even longer. And, about the Simpsons being as funny now as ever; I'm not believeing that.

06-30-2003, 10:48 PM	#5
Hedgecore Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 30, 2003 Location: Delran, NJ Posts: 26	at least we get another season but i hope it doesnt stop there and they keep making koth

12-03-2003, 06:52 PM	#6
JD2635 Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 03, 2003 Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 315	Actually, according to a source I found on the web, it's renewed through 2005. so it may play up to it's end of it's 9th season. I don't know the source but it said there.

12-04-2003, 07:18 AM	#7
tattoored666 Stay Sick! Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 09, 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 205	King of the Hill is getting better and better every episode. I'd love to see it still putting out new episodes years from now.