Houston Chronicle

The famous Texans who have appeared on 'The Simpsons' since its 1987 debut

On April 19, 1987, viewers watching Fox's "The Tracey Ullman Show" first met the Simpson family when the animated short "Good Night" aired during the British comedian's sketch show. Cast members Dan ...
Yahoo

A History of ‘The Simpsons’ on Billboard’s Charts

Mmm, charts … Exactly 30 years ago, on April 19, 1987, The Simpsons' first skit appeared on Fox's The Tracey Ullman Show. Minute-long bits aired during each of the show's three seasons before The ...
NPR

30 Years Later, 'The Simpsons' Are A Part Of The American Family

On April 19, 1987, a momentous event happened: America was introduced to one of its most enduring families, The Simpsons. Bart, Homer, Marge and the rest of the family first appeared in 48 short ...
The Conversation

Doh! What budding animators can learn from The Simpsons at 30

With an impressive 28 seasons under its belt, and a 29th and 30th run recently commissioned, The Simpsons is an incredible example of primetime television show longevity. It will leave Gunsmoke ...
The Hollywood Reporter

David Silverman on Guiding ‘The Simpsons’ to the Oscars via ‘The Longest Daycare’ (Video)

The 55-year-old, who has worked on the 'Simpsons' TV show since 1987 and directed its feature film adaptation in 2007, also helmed the four-minute short. By Scott Feinberg Executive Editor of Awards I ...