The History of "The Simpsons"

By hzvarick2

  • Matt Groening's shorts called "The Simpsons" was first aired on television.

    Matt Groening's shorts called "The Simpsons" was first aired on television.
    It was first aired on "The Tracey Ullman Show"

  • Matt Groening's shorts called "The Simpsons" first aired on television.

    Matt Groening's shorts called "The Simpsons" first aired on television.
    The show that aired them was called "The Tracey Ullman Show"
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    The Simpsons

  • "The Simpsons" was turned into a prime time show on Fox.

    "The Simpsons" was turned into a prime time show on Fox.
    First series to land in the top 30 ratings in a single season.

  • The Simpsons against the Bushs

    The Simpsons against the Bushs
    People magazine publishes a quote from Barbra Bush saying, "the dumbest thing [she] had ever seen". The creators of the show sent her a letter posing as the character "Marge".

  • "Goodfellas" lawsuit

    "Goodfellas" lawsuit
    $250m dollar suit. Settled

  • George H. W. Bush's speech

    George H. W. Bush's speech
    George Bush senior made a speech showcasing The Simpsons as a bad example of an american family.

  • The Simpsons and satire

    The Simpsons and satire
    "Hey, we're just like the Waltons. We're praying for an end to the Depression too."

  • "Two Bad Neighbors"

    "Two Bad Neighbors"
    George moves in next door

  • "Blame it on Lisa"

    "Blame it on Lisa"
    The episode takes place in Rio de Janeiro. The tourist bored almost sued for defamation. Settled.

  • The Simpsons movie

    The Simpsons movie
    First feature film of the show

  • "The Simpsons Guy"

    "The Simpsons Guy"
    Crossover episode