Why Family Guy was smart to kill a beloved character
And the humiliating slap in the face to The Simpsons
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The Simpsons
Boo-urns to The Simpsons for planning to kill a character
America’s favourite family doesn’t need cheap publicity stunts
Little jokes with big stories
Jaime Weinman on the lasting appeal of Troy McClure
The influence of this year’s U.S. election on U.S. television
Hint: it’s certainly more than 2008, and definitely more than 2004
Prior to lovable losers from 30 Rock and Louie, TV needed to get a life
Dark and absurdist sitcoms of today owe debt to this ’90s show
Weinman on TV: First seasons first
When to start watching when you’re late to a series? Our expert says to watch the pilot, then skip a couple of seasons ahead
Badlands humour
A new animated series based in Alberta is brimming with inside jokes for Canadians
A dissident view of life on the show
The Simpsons’ first warts-and-all history may be better thanks to the producers’ gag order