The Simpsons writer regrets cutting hilarious deleted scenes. After over 30 years of scripted comedy, the animated TV series continues to keep fans entertained and eager for more, further solidifying its status as one of the greatest TV programs of all time. There are, of course, those who feel that The Simpsons has passed its prime, but its fanbase continues to be strong, which is a tremendous feat at a time when competition remains especially plentiful. As of this writing, it’s hard to say exactly when the award-winning Simpsons will call it quits, but for now at least, fans can rest assured there is no official end in sight.
What’s more, there continues to be a great deal of demand for a sequel to 2007’s The Simpsons Movie, something which is reportedly set to happen at some point in the future. One thing about The Simpsons that is certain, however, is that a great deal of content has been created over the years that fans have never had the chance to see. Like all programs, segments get cut due to time constraints, ideas get scrapped, and the end result is a glut of deleted scenes that may or may not ever be made public.
One such example of this now comes courtesy of the Twitter account Daily Simpsons History. The account recently tweeted two deleted scenes from the season 8 episode "The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase." Not only are the deleted scenes funny, but they elicited a response from former Simpsons writer and producer, Josh Weinstein, lamented having to cut them back in 1997 when the original episode aired. Blaming time for making the scenes’ omission necessary, Weinstein tweeted: "Oh my god, this just made me laugh & laugh & wonder why the hell we cut this (though I know the answer, 'for time.' Damn you, time! Damn you, 23 Years Ago Me!)"
The episode is perhaps one of the more obscure ones in the lengthy list of initial Simpsons’ stories, but as is so often the case with the series, it was slightly ahead of its time. The plot is based around the concept of mocking the major network tendency to create spin offs from popular programming – a tactic that continues to be just as (if not more) popular as ever. As is to be expected from the series, the deleted scenes are both self-deprecating, as well as adept at mocking the desperation of networks - in The Simpsons' case, FOX. The small detail of genuine fear in the eyes of the studio audience after a problematic questioner is removed is classic Simpsons, suggesting that the scene was indeed cut due to time and not for failing to adequately fit in.
Perhaps one of the most comforting thoughts for die-hard fans of The Simpsons is that even when the show does come to an end, there’s always the chance the abundance of deleted material will eventually be made public. In much the same way as musicians tend to share previously unreleased tracks, The Simpsons deleted and unseen footage could likely make up hours of comedic moments. Hopefully this will be made available to collectors and die-hards in the near future, ensuring that Simpsons content will remain in demand for years to come.
Source: Daily Simpsons History/Josh Weinstein
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