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Originally created by cartoonist Matt Groening, "Our Favorite Family," has
graced the small screen in one form or another for over 20 years. The
Simpson family first appeared on television as the subjects of
interstitial "shorts" on The
Tracey Ullman Show in April
of 1987. The Simpsons remained a staple on The
Tracey Ullman Show for
three seasons until they premiered in their own half-hour series, on
December 17, 1989. With the help of Jim Brooks and Sam Simon, Matt
Groening's cartoon family turned into an instant success.
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the
antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart,
Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the
beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of
celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its
fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Currently in its 19th season, The
Simpsons has piled up over
400 episodes, 23 Emmy Awards, a handful of music albums, countless
endorsements and merchandise, and even made the jump to silver screen in
the summer of 2007 with The
Simpsons Movie. And according to Matt Groening, "There is no end
in sight."
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