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ElectricPeterTork t1_j1nwz89 wrote

Reply to comment by monkeyskin in How do you define filler? by monkeyskin

Fox actually wanted two clip shows per season to pad out the episode order, since it was their biggest show and more episodes = more ad money.

After the second clip show, the producers told 'em to forget it.

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bobbyOrrMan t1_j1sl2yh wrote

Yeah I heard that on the commentary tracks. Groening and a couple of the writers mentioned it. Clip shows are cheap and usually good for ratings. I'm glad it did not continue.

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