Sentence:  In time The Simpsons would, indeed, resort to spoofing such decidedly non-spooktacular fare like E.T and Mr. And Mrs. Smith (both in “Treehouse Of Horror XVIII”) but in 1992 the field was wide-open and the show could <WSD>cherry-pick</WSD> the most iconic and beloved fright fare of all time. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  To pick out the best or most desirable items from a list or group, especially to obtain some advantage or to present something in the best possible light.