What year did 'The Simpsons' start?

kerry8888

17 december 1989 May 03 03, 3:32 AM

TheCrazedOne

Actually the Simpsons started in 1987. Many people forget that The Simpsons were part of the Tracey Ullman Show. May 03 03, 8:22 PM

runaway_drive

The Simpsons started in 1987 as a part of the Tracey Ullman Show. Each episode (Short) featured 1 - 2 minutes of animation by Matt Groening. The very first episode called "Simpons Roasting on an Open Fire" was aired in December 17th 1989. "The shorts became a part of The Tracey Ullman Show on April 19, 1987. After a three-season run, the sketch was developed into a half-hour prime time show and was an early hit for Fox, becoming the first Fox series to land in the Top 30 ratings in a season (1992-1993). Since its debut on December 17, 1989, the show has broadcast 423 episodes and the twentieth season commenced airing on September 28, 2008." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Simpsons [Added reference - McG] Oct 29 08, 12:56 PM

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