It's been 20 years since The Simpsons debuted, forever changing the face of primetime television. With the long-running cartoon sitcom finally taking the high definition plunge, its iconic opening title sequence has been given a permanent 21st century makeover.
When I heard the sequence had been changed, I instantly worried that they'd butchered a classic, and the programme's slow but evident fall from grace would finally be complete. However, I'm pleased to report that The Simpsons' makers have actually outdone themselves: it's a winner!
At its core, it's the same sequence, but the opening has been completely updated with characters and gags more faithfully the show's 20-season history. Gone are appearances from early players like Bleeding Gums Murphy (who?), replaced by cameos from regular characters, including Ralph Wiggum, the gun-toting Texan, Apu's octuplets and Hans Moleman. Some of my choice gags to watch out for: a billboard featuring a forlorn Krusty flogging funerals, and the products that comprise Marge's grocery shopping.
Like most people, I used to be an avid viewer of The Simpsons, but its declining quality over recent years, coupled with the dual resurrections of Futurama and Family Guy, has given me less incentive to check out what was once staple viewing. However, I caught a recent episode (in which Nelson befriends Bart) while in transit from Honolulu to Sydney and was pleasantly surprised at its quality (the show is almost always at its best during its more human episodes).
1 comments:
I LIKE IT!!!
more inclusive and entertaining
Its amazing how far The Simpsons has come considering. Good for them.
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