The Simpsons is celebrating its twentieth birthday this week. In those twenty years it has achieved a lot. It’s America’s longest running sitcom, animation and prime – time series. Although Matt Groening always thought the show would be a success he said it felt weird. He felt it was strange but happy about it.
Fans in America are getting the chance to create a new character that will appear in early 2010. If you look at what the Simpsons were like when they first came on our screens in 1989 they look a lot better.
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Since 2000 they have had their own star on the Hollywood walk of fame. The show has won twenty-five Primetime Emmy Awards, twenty-six Annie Awards and a Peabody Award. It has also been named the 20th century’s best television series. Homer has also been voted No.1 in The 100 Greatest TV characters. It’s had lots of good comments but none of them as good the greatest TV show of all time by Empire Magazine.
Over the years it’s had its criticisms and Awards but it’s still one of my favourite TV shows. Is it your favourite?
Very interesting Robert, my family love this programme. Good luck with your blog I will be a regular reader! John Ridley
ReplyDeletevery good robert..i didnt know it was their 20th aniversery. And i think I might just see if im able to enter the compotition :P. xx laura r
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