When did South Park debut on television?
South Park debuted on the 13th of August 1997. The pilot episode took three months to complete while other animated sitcoms traditionally take eight to nine months.
Questions about South Park
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who created the animated series South Park and when did they meet?
Trey Parker and Matt Stone met in a film class at the University of Colorado in 1992. They discovered a shared love for Monty Python which became one of their primary inspirations before creating the show.
Where is the fictional town of South Park located within the real world?
The fictional small town of South Park is located within the real life South Park basin in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado approximately one hour drive from Denver. Prominent settings include actual Colorado landmarks and businesses along the town main street all based on locations in Fairplay Colorado.
How long does it take to produce an episode of South Park today compared to the past?
Individual episodes now take significantly less time to produce than traditional animated sitcoms that take eight to nine months. With a staff of about 70 people episodes are typically completed in one week with some finished in as little as three to four days.
Why was South Park banned in China and Sri Lanka?
The government of Sri Lanka banned the series outright after the 200 episode depicted Buddha snorting cocaine. Due to many taboo topics such as Dalai Lama Winnie The Pooh labor camps freedom of speech and cannabis culture being involved in the season 23 episode Band In China South Park was entirely banned in China.