With more than three decades since its creation, this series stands out as one of the most famous in the history of animation. He has achieved the status of a popular culture icon thanks to his memorable characters and dialogues.
'The Simpsons': why is it celebrated every April 19 and what does it mean?
April 19th commemorates the World Day of 'The Simpson', in honor of the famous Matt Groening series that has 35 seasons and more than 700 episodes. This date was proposed in 2017 by PR Garage, a Spanish communication agency, through a campaign on Change.org that received international support.
How did 'The Simpsons' start as a television series?
In this regard, after years dedicated to studying and working in writing, drawing and writing, Matt Groening was offered the opportunity to create animated shorts for The Tracey Ullman Show on Fox. The debut of these shorts took place on April 19 from 1987 and aired for 48 episodes until May 1989. After receiving an excellent reception from the public, Groening chose to continue the project independently and expand it to half-hour formats. Thus, on December 17, 1989, the first episode of what we now know as The Simpson. During the seventh season, some of the initial Simpsons shorts can be seen in “Spectacular Episode 138”, which is hosted by Troy McClure.
'The Simpsons' first episode was released in 1989. Photo: la pagina.com
What is 'The Simpsons' about?
The series tells the adventures and experiences of an ordinary American family, made up of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, names inspired by people close to the creators. Its distinctiveness lies in its vibrant visual style and the wide variety of supporting characters, whose universe expanded over the seasons. These characters include Moe, Mr. Burns, Krusty, Ned Flanders, Milhouse, Edna, Apu, Barney, Patty and Selma, who play peculiar roles in several episodes of the series.
What impact did the official premiere of the series 'The Simpsons' have?
After several seasons on the air, 'The Simpsons' stood out as the first Fox network television series to rise to the list of the 30 highest-rated series. The series racked up numerous accolades, including more than 30 Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award, making it the first animated show to achieve this honor. In addition, Time magazine distinguished it as the Best Television Series of the 20th Century and Bart Simpson as one of the most influential people of the same century.
In 2007, 'The Simpsons Movie' was released, a feature film directed by David Silverman and written by a team consisting of Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, Al Jean, George Meyer, Mike Reiss, John Swartzwelder, Jon Vitti, David Mirkin, Mike Scully, Matt Selman and Ian Maxtone-Graham, all members of the original team of the series.
'The Simpsons' appeared on television in 1989. Photo: Caraota digital
When did the 35th season of 'The Simpsons' premiere on Disney+?
On December 20, 2023, Disney+ launched the 35th season of this series. After three decades and an extensive number of episodes, The Simpsons remains one of the most notable animated series in the world. Although it has experienced a decline in popularity and has come under criticism for its production and content, 'The Simpson' continues to be relevant to many viewers.
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