The Simpsons’ iconic anti-homophobia episode was almost banned before it even aired

Acclaimed The Simpsons episode, “Homer’s Phobia” was almost censored by Fox because of its depiction gay content. In the episode, the family makes a new friend who is gay, John, voiced by John Waters. Bart begins wearing flamboyant clothes and a wig, so Homer tries to assure his heterosexuality by taking...