Let's face it, all the good stuff happens after midnight.

Science fiction and comedy are generally a pretty bumpy mix.

Because good writing in a TV cartoon is so rare, I think the animation on The Simpsons is often overlooked.

I love the idea that we put in jokes the kids don't get. And that later, when they grow up and read a few books and go to college and watch the show again, they can get it on a completely different level.

With 'Futurama,' I was just worried that somebody would beat us to it; it seemed so obvious that there should be an animated science fiction show set in the future. And one of the reasons why it's not, I learned, is that it's really, really difficult.

I've conducted an experiment on my kids. Instead of denying them access to media, I've encouraged it. They read comic books, play Nintendo and watch way too much TV.

I promise I'll do anything for you, especialy if it's easy. Homer Simpson