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    present. The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. [1] [2] [3] Developed by Groening, James L. Brooks, and Sam Simon, the series is a satirical depiction of American life, epitomized by the Simpson family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie.

    • December 17, 1989 –, present
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  2. IMDb provides information and reviews for the long-running animated comedy series The Simpsons, created by Matt Groening. Learn about the characters, the episodes, the creators, the awards, and the trivia of the show that satirizes a dysfunctional family in Springfield.

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    • 1989-12-17
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  3. When Groundskeeper Willie is kidnapped to Scotland, Bart and the Simpsons follow. Lisa must solve a closed-boat mystery when and action figure is "murdered" on a pop culture cruise. Homer and Bart become kings of the blue-collar sports circuit, but Marge is suspicious.

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    Executive Producers

    Through the entire show's history, Matt Groening and James L. Brooks have served as the show's executive producers. Sam Simonwas also in this position, although not credited. When Simon left in 1993, he arranged a deal to be credited as executive producer as well as get profits even though he no longer works on the show.

    Writers

    The first team of writers for The Simpsons was assembled by Sam Simon. These were: John Swartzwelder, Jon Vitti, George Meyer, Jeff Martin, Al Jean, Mike Reiss, Jay Kogen, and Wallace Wolodarsky. Newer Simpsons writing teams usually have 16 writers and episode ideas are thought of and proposed in early December. The main writer writes the first draft and the group changes it, adding in-jokes and removing parts they don't like. This can sometimes change a script entirely. Up until 2004, the he...

    Characters

    The Simpsons are a typical family who lives in a fictional Middle American town of Springfield. Homer Simpson, the father, works as a safety director at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, a position at odds with his careless, buffoonish personality. He is married to Marge, a stereotypical American housewife, and mother. They have three children: Bart, a ten-year-old troublemaker; Lisa, a precocious eight-year-old activist; and Maggie, a baby who rarely speaks, but communicates by sucking on...

    Setting

    The show mainly takes place in the fictional town of Springfield, which was partially based on Matt Groening's hometown of Portland, Oregon. However, according to the producers, it was supposed to represent any town in the United States of America. The state that Springfield is located in is never mentioned in the series, which is referenced in jokes throughout the series. In "Behind the Laughter", it is mentioned as Kentucky. David Silvermanonce jokingly claimed that the state was "North Tak...

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    1. Main article: Opening SequenceSee also Couch gag, Chalkboard gag and Billboard gag The opening sequence is one of the most memorable hallmarks and running jokes of the series. The opening sequence differs from episode to episode. Prior to the show's transition to HD format, three elements of the opening sequence constantly change: a chalkboard gag, Lisa's saxophone solo, and a couch gag. The chalkboard gag involves Bart writing a sentence repeatedly on a chalkboard at Springfield Elementar...

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  4. The Simpsons is an American animated comedy franchise whose eponymous family consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. The Simpsons were created by cartoonist Matt Groening for a series of animated shorts that debuted on The Tracey Ullman Show on Fox on April 19, 1987. After a three-season run, the sketch was developed into The Simpsons ...

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  6. Watch The Simpsons | Disney+. 1989 - 202234 Seasons. ComedyAnimation. GET DISNEY+. This beloved animated comedy tells the story of the Simpson family and the residents of the typical American town of Springfield. Homer Simpson works at the local nuclear plant, and does his best to lead his family, but often finds that they are leading him.

  7. Stream the classic animated comedy series about the Simpson family and their neighbors in Springfield. Hulu offers plans starting at $7.99/month, with or without ads, and add-ons like Disney+ and ESPN+.

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