The Simpsons easily could have been sued for its depiction of Mary Poppins, but a friendly creative saved them. Mary Poppins first appeared on the show in the form of her parody character, Shari Bobbins, in season 8, episode 13, “Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious”. Shari attempts to improve the family’s relationship and work ethic by singing songs and teaching them cleaning strategies. The episode was a success, and, as The Simpsons awaits its season 37 renewal, its producers have been considering its long history.
