The news that The Simpsons is cutting couch gags could be worrying for its future prospects as a Disney+ exclusive.

In 1992, The Simpsons was one of the most beloved sitcoms on television. Critics adored it; the ratings were climbing higher and higher; the show had entered what fans would eventually come to regard ...

Residents of Portland, Oregon, have known this for a long time, but the names of several of the show’s supporting characters were taken from streets in the city. Flanders Street provided the last name ...