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the simpsons (1989)

The Simpsons poster showing the whole family
The Simpsons
Comedy

Release Date
December 17, 1989
Main Genre
Comedy
Seasons
35
Studio
Fox

Summary

The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom which was created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. It is a satirical parody of the middle class American lifestyle epitomized by its titular family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. The show is set in the fictional town of Springfield, and it lampoons many aspects of the human condition, as well as American culture, society as a whole, and television itself.

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