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It started of as a short 60 second sketch on the Tracy Ullman Show on April 16th 1987 and became a day time half hour show on December 17th 1989 on Fox television. So far it's had 440 episodes. So since the Tracy Ullman Show it's been 22 years but since Fox television it's been 20 years.
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∙ 13y agosince the very first episode which started in 1987
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In what year did the popular series The Simpsons first air?
In 1987 The Simpsons premiered as shorts on the Tracy Ullman Show. After a three season showing, in 1989 The Simpsons began their run as a 30 minute prime time show where it continued to gain popularity over the years.
What is the longest running primetime animated show in television history?
The Simpsons is is the longest running prime time cartoon show, having debuted in December 1989.However it should be noted the longest running animated series is actually Sazae-san from Japan. It has been producing episode since October 1969 & still continues today (August 2015), it however it airs at 6:30pm, a time Americans don't count as "prime time".
When will The Simpsons end?
On November 4th 2016, The Simpsons was renewed through Season 30 so if it doesn't renewed again, it will end in May 2019, either the 12th or the 19th.
How long has SpongeBob been on TV?
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Is The Simpsons the best TV show?
The Simpsons has earned the accolades of the longest running prime time scripted comedy,the longest running animated program in the U.S. & the longest running prime time American sitcom but it isn't remotely close to simply being 'the longest running TV show'.Meet the Press started in November 6, 1947 & continues today.There are many more shows in America & worldwide that have lasted longer than The Simpsons, some lasting decades longer w/ thousands of episodes & some that are still on the air today.For additional information, See the provided Links
What long-running cartoon may be in trouble because of a contract dispute with the actors who provide the characters' voices?
"The Simpsons"
Can you get The Simpsons from PDSA?
As PDSA is a mostly second-hand charity shop, it depends on what they have been donated. So they may have had a Simpsons DVD or Video donated.
Why does Pokemon have more episodes than The Simpsons if Simpsons has been running longer?
Because Pokemon episodes take less time to produce, plus from what I can find online, the episodes are made & air year round with a few breaks here & there. The Simpsons however only airs new episodes from September to May & only 20 to 23 episodes air each television season.
How many years has the Earth Children series been running?
The 1st book was published on May 4th 1980.
How long has glee been going on for?
The pilot episode aired on May 19th 2009, so the show has been running for almost three years.
In which episode of The Simpsons was the term M'eh introduced?
M'eh may have been popularized by The Simpsons' episode, Homer's Triple Bypass, but the word was apparently around prior to December 1992 and may have its origins even earlier in the Yiddish language.
Did The Simpsons get cancelled?
It hasn't been cancelled. It's been renewed through Season 30. If it doesn't get renewed again, it will end in May 2019.
When did The Simpsons get cancelled?
It hasn't been cancelled. It's been renewed through Season 30. If it doesn't get renewed again, it will end in May 2019.
How many years will The Simpsons and Family Guy be on?
Predicting the future is not possible, but as it stands now (in October 2017) if they don't get renewed again The Simpsons will last for 30 seasons, ending in May 2019 & Family Guy will last for 16 seasons ending in May 2018.
Your cars batterie died after you turned car off?
how old is the battery if it is a few years old replace it you may have been running on the alternator only
What is the second longest running sitcom in history?
Despite what people may think, The Simpsons, debuting in 1989, is the second longest running animated series ever.Japan's Sazae-san is the longest running, producing new episodes since 1969 and still does today.
Who has a feud with The Simpsons?
As of May 2014, nobody.
