The Simpsons Holds On to FOX Slot

LOS ANGELES: The longest-running comedy in TV history, The Simpsons, created by Matt Groening, has been renewed for a 23rd season by FOX, for a series total of 515 episodes.

This season, Maggie goes missing, Homer becomes a premier hairdresser, Moe’s Tavern is converted into an ultra-trendy bar and the family debates the best way to spend the holidays. Celebrity guest stars this season include Halle Berry, Paul Rudd, Ricky Gervais, Rachel Weisz, Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Alyson Hannigan and Joe Mantegna, as well as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Martha Stewart and Katy Perry, who appears in a live-action sequence alongside Simpsons puppets.

FOX has also scheduled the world broadcast premiere of The Simpsons Movie for Thanksgiving night, November 25, at 8 p.m.

"Like many 22-year-olds, The Simpsons is extremely happy remaining at home, on FOX, and hopes it doesn’t have to go out into the real world for many years to come," said Al Jean, executive producer.