The Simpsons opening sequence standards and practices department also demanded a handful of changes, but, according to Jean, "95 percent of it is just the way [Banksy] wanted." Banksy told "The Guardian" that his opening sequence was influenced by "The Simpsons" long-running use of animation studios in Seoul, South Korea. The newspaper also reported that the creation of the sequence "is said to have been one of the most closely guarded secrets in US television – comparable to the concealment of Banksy's own identity." Although conceding to the fact that "The Simpsons" is largely animated in South Korea, Jean went on to state that
The Mary Tyler Moore Show opening sequence instrumental version of the song was later used for the opening of Moore's 1979 variety series, "The Mary Tyler Moore Hour". Sonny Curtis recorded two full-length versions of the song, both with significantly different arrangements from the TV versions. The first was released as a single on Ovation Records in 1970, while the second was included on Curtis' Elektra Records album of the same name in 1980. The latter recording, which featured a country arrangement, reached No. 29 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles chart. The song has been covered by artists such as Ray Conniff, Joan Jett & The