How did the show Simpsons start?

Answer 1

January 12th, 1926.

a radio series called Sam'n'Henry on WGN, Chicago.

The first TV sitcom was also American: Mary Kay and Johnny, November 18th 1947. The first Brtitish Sitcom was Hacock's half hour

Answer 2

The family was conceived by Groening shortly before a pitch for a series of animated shorts with the producer James L. Brooks. Groening created a dysfunctional family and named the characters after members of his own family, substituting Bart for his own name. The shorts became a part of The Tracey Ullman Show on April 19, 1987. After a three-season run, the sketch was developed into a half-hour prime time show and was an early hit for Fox, becoming the first Fox series to land in the Top 30 ratings in a season (1989-1990).

Answer 3

Sitcoms initially began as a 15 minute broadcast on the radio.

Answer 4

They started because someone with a sad life had nothing better to do..But thankgod that someone did I LOVE THEM.