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The Simpsons (1989) (Fox) Named as the #2 Greatest Animated TV Series by EW.com users, The Simpsons remains one of the most beloved shows in the history of… 1989-12-17 Cartoons/Animation Comedy Hank Azaria Nancy Cartwright Dan Castellaneta Julie Kavner Yeardley Smith Pierce Brosnan Richard Gere Stephen Jay Gould Lisa Kudrow Edward Norton R.E.M. Ben Stiller Reese Witherspoon Fox
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The Simpsons (1989)

Jul 31, 2012

The Simpsons

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Min. Age 7-9 Yrs Old

Slapstick, over-the-top absurd humor is the Simpsons' bread and butter. While it’s not the place for role models but with an understanding of the absurd, there's much enjoyment to be had here. — A.W.

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Slapstick, over-the-top absurd humor is the Simpsons' bread and butter. While it’s not the place for role models but with an understanding of the absurd, there's much enjoyment to be had here.

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Details Start Date: Dec 17, 1989; Genres: Cartoons/Animation, Comedy; With: Hank Azaria, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner and Yeardley Smith; Network: Fox; More

(Fox) Named as the #2 Greatest Animated TV Series by EW.com users, The Simpsons remains one of the most beloved shows in the history of TV. Like all comedy legends, The Simpsons should be remembered for its greatest moments, biggest laughs, and contributions to pop culture history. And there are plenty of those when it comes to our yellow friends from Springfield.

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Originally posted Jul 27, 2012
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