![]() Using a highly cerebral blend to meld the sublime, the mushy and the ridiculous, The Simpsons poke fun at everything, including themselves and have spawned a plethora of copy cat style shows, from King of the Hill to Bob’s Burgers. A postmodern study on society and the structure of the western world, for almost 30 years, The Simpsons have painted a cuttingly fond image of the world, using acerbic wit that has cleverly been tailored to fit any age and any taste of humor, from slapstick to satire. Kicking off its 28th season and airing episode 600 later this year, The Simpsons is still going strong and has entertained and amused generations of families, from kids and even their parents when they were kids and their parents too. It became such a regular and popular segment of The Tracy Ullman Show that in 1989, The Simpsons were given their own series (and a pet dog to boot – Santa’s Little Helper). Five family members colored a dubious shade of yellow, gathered in front of the TV and introduced sketches laden with gags and pithy witticisms about everyday family life and general wider American society. ![]() In 1987, a series of short animated clips began entertaining audiences on The Tracy Ullman Show.
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