ABSTRACT
Many, if not all of us have an affinity for cartoons that can be traced back to our childhoods. So, it should come as no surprise then that when The Simpsons hit the airwaves in 1989, it became an instant hit and has remained so ever since. To date, it is the longest running prime time animated series in America. It also currently holds the record as the longest running sitcom in the U.S. This animated series for adults was the brainchild of creator Matt Groening and is actually a spin-off of The Tracey Ullman Show . The Simpsons are the antithesis of traditional sitcom families; Homer and Bart have become American icons and together, along with their creators, they have singlehandedly reinvented animation. With sharply written shows that followed like South Park , Family Guy , American Dad , Bob’s Burgers , and Archer , it’s no wonder animation is currently one of the hottest, most watched forms of television today. This is not likely to change.
