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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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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?
2011:13 YEARS2012:14 YEARS2013:15 YEARSAND SO ON!Spongebob has been on tv since may 1999
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
