The Simpsonstv Show | 1989 -

In 1989, The Simpsons transitioned from a series of shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show to its own half-hour animated sitcom on the Fox network. Created by Matt Groening and developed alongside James L. Brooks and Sam Simon, the show debuted as a standalone entity with a Christmas special that would change television history. The Landmark Premiere

: The original cast established in 1989 included Dan Castellaneta (Homer), Julie Kavner (Marge), Nancy Cartwright (Bart), and Yeardley Smith (Lisa). Cultural Impact in 1989 The SimpsonsTV Show | 1989

: The series officially premiered on December 17, 1989 , with the episode "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" . In 1989, The Simpsons transitioned from a series