'The Simpsons' Producer Thought Classic Episode Would Get Show Canceled

Story by Christopher Shultz

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Long-running animated comedy 'The Simpsons' faced doubts from its own producers over a classic episode that nearly got the show canceled.

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Longtime 'Simpsons' producer Al Jean thought the iconic 'Marge vs. the Monorail' episode would be the end of the series, fearing it was too 'out there' for audiences.
Despite its enduring popularity today, the episode's wild concept and outlandish humor had the production team worried it would tank the show's ratings at the time.

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