I still can't believe this show has been running so long. The thing is, what else are the TV stations going to put in during that timeslot? Take CBC for example, from 5:00 - 5:30 PM weekdays. The news doesn't air until 6:00 PM, and the other shows that CBC offer don't exactly garner interest - especially for kids. Parents are probably coming home from work at this time, so it makes sense to air The Simpsons. Since this show = ratings, it's never going to be pulled. And even if they stop making new episodes, they still have a whole bunch of different seasons they can show. I guess that's good for fans of the show, but I'm no fan!!! (I hope the movie flops, ahaha)