When did The Simpsons first air as animated shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show?
The Simpsons first aired as animated shorts starting the 19th of April 1987. These sketches were part of The Tracey Ullman Show before becoming a standalone series.
Questions about The Simpsons
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who created The Simpsons and when was the show officially premiered by Fox Broadcasting Company?
Matt Groening created The Simpsons after sketching the family in 1987. The half-hour primetime series premiered the 17th of December 1989 with the episode Simpson Roasting on an Open Fire.
Which animation studios produced The Simpsons and when did the show switch to digital ink and paint?
Animation began domestically at Klasky Csupo before switching to Film Roman in 1992. Traditional cel animation transitioned to digital ink and paint starting with season fourteen episode Radioactive Man in 1995.
How many Primetime Emmy Awards has The Simpsons won and what recognition did Time magazine give it?
The Simpsons received 34 Primetime Emmy Awards throughout its run. Time magazine named it the twentieth century's best television series in a 1999 issue celebrating arts and entertainment achievements.
Why did President George H. W. Bush criticize The Simpsons and which countries banned the show from prime-time television?
President George H. W. Bush stated families should be more like the Waltons and less like the Simpsons on the 27th of January 1992. China banned the show from prime-time television in August 2006 while Venezuela barred morning broadcasts deemed unsuitable for children.