The Simpsons: 35 Years Since TV Debut

The Simpsons debuted as a short on the Tracey Ullman Show on April 19, 1987, in the United States. Created by Matt Groening, the animated series became a satirical parody of American society, set in the fictional town of Springfield. The main characters include Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson. The show transitioned to a full series on December 17, 1989, on Fox Broadcasting Company. In Italy, it first aired on October 1, 1991, on Canale 5 with the episode "Bart, the Genius." Over its run, The Simpsons has won 32 Emmy Awards and 8 People's Choice Awards, and was nominated for a Golden Globe. In 1999, Time magazine named it the best television series of the century. In 2000, the Simpson family received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The show has featured over 100 celebrity guest appearances, including Lady Gaga, George Bush, Meryl Streep, Dustin Hoffman, Michael Jackson, and Donald Trump.