The Simpsons (TV Series 1989 - Present)

About The Simpsons

"The Simpsons" is a popular animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical portrayal of working-class life, epitomized by the Simpson family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. The show is set in the fictional town of Springfield and parodies American culture and society, television, and the human condition.

Making / Production

Matt Groening developed the show and the characters in the lobby of James L. Brooks's office. Brooks, Groening, and Sam Simon were the show's showrunners. The series was an immediate success from its very first season, and it is now the longest-running American sitcom.

Actors

• Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson, a complex character full of quirks and hilarious incompetence.
• Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson, delivering a loving yet exasperated voice for Homer's better half.
• Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson, perfectly encapsulating a mischievous and rebellious ten-year-old.
• Yeardley Smith as Lisa Simpson, portraying the intelligence and emotional depth of the family's middle child.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The character of Homer Simpson has his voice influenced by Walter Matthau.
• Bart Simpson is an anagram of 'brat'.
• The show's creators predicted Donald Trump's presidency in an episode aired in 2000.
• The Simpsons’ home address, 742 Evergreen Terrace, is the same as Matt Groening’s childhood home in Portland, Oregon.

Awards

The series has won dozens of awards since it debuted as a series, including 34 Primetime Emmy Awards, 34 Annie Awards and a Peabody Award. It was the first animated series to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series.

Quotes

• "D'OH!" - Homer Simpson
• "I'm Bart Simpson. Who the hell are you?" - Bart Simpson
• "Oh Homie." - Marge Simpson
• "Excellent..." - Mr. Burns

Music, Soundtrack

• Main Theme by Danny Elfman
• "Do the Bartman" performed by Bart Simpson (Nancy Cartwright)
• "See My Vest" performed by Mr. Burns (Harry Shearer)
• "Spider Pig" theme from The Simpsons Movie