When “The Simpsons” premiered in 1989, it was an outlier. Animated shows in primetime were by no means unprecedented — “The Flintstones” broke that barrier in the ’60s — but never before had an ...
"The Simpsons" debuted on Fox on Dec. 17, 1989. This popular animated series centers on a family of five living in the fictional city of Springfield. The groundbreaking show is the longest running ...
"They sat down and watched the first episode of The Simpsons – and it was catastrophic..." ...
In celebration of its 800th episode, "The Simpsons" is taking fans back to where it all began. Sunday's milestone event opens with a recreation of the show's very first episode, 1989's "Simpsons ...