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The Simpsons Phenomenon
During the 1990s, the Simpsons was a bona fide phenomenon. It was the most popular television show of the day and the spawned a number of spin offs including video games, DVDs, and a slew of other toys and gizmos. The show's 'best' line was dominated by a few of its most popular characters, with Bart and Lisa being the focus of much of the early episodes. In fact, the show's first season is said to have been watched by a whopping 97% of American households. As such, the show is a cultural touchstone.
In a nutshell, the Simpsons is a show about a dysfunctional family in the fictional town of Springfield. The show's creator Matt Groening drew up a series of sketchy sketches of the Simpsons in the lobby of his office building. The show was picked up by Fox and premiered in December 1989. Over the next eight years, it was one of the most popular shows on television. It also became a touchstone for its satirical take on American culture.
The show's creator, Matt Groening, had an enviable list of high profile collaborators, including executive producer James L Brooks and actor Phil Hartman. For the show's aficionados, the most gratifying moment was when Groening won a writing competition that would lead to a pilot episode. It was also during this time that the show made its big screen debut. It would remain at Fox for the rest of its run, spanning a record-breaking sixteen seasons.
The show's ad-libs are often a sight to behold. Despite its flaws, the show is still considered one of the best television shows of all time. The show's best episodes include such standouts as "Bart on the Road", "The Big Bang", and "The Simpsons in Vegas". Also worth mentioning are such cult classics as "The Simpsons: The Return", "The Simpsons: The Greatest Show Ever", and "The Simpsons: The Curious Case of Fred and George".
The show's most impressive feats include its slick production and a tight pacing. Aside from the show's most obvious characters, Bart and Lisa are also notable for their off-screen personalities. In fact, the triumvirate of Bart, Lisa, and Marge are a model for a modern day family. http://moatcheque85.jigsy.com/entries/general/101150039simpsons---merch1668932811 is especially true of Marge, who is a self-proclaimed anxious mother and social snob. But despite her apparent aversion to her son, Bart is her true love. And when she isn't being a doting mom, Bart is a nutty mischief maker.
The most enlightening thing about the show is that it has managed to survive the test of time. As a result, fans are able to relive their favorite episodes via the Internet and have the opportunity to revisit their favorite characters through such spin offs as Simpsons DVDs and video games. There are also a number of collectibles devoted to the show's most popular characters. Some of the more interesting items include an iPhone case devoted to Bart Simpson and an iPod case devoted to Homer Simpson.
