What is the longest-running American scripted primetime series?
"The Simpsons" is the longest-running American scripted primetime TV series.
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How did "The Simpsons" start?
"The Simpsons" started in 1987 as short cartoons on "The Tracey Ullman Show."
Who are the Simpsons named after?
Creator Matt Groening named most of the Simpson family after his own relatives. Bart's name is an anagram of "brat."
What state is Springfield in?
"The Simpsons" never reveals which state Springfield is in.
Did "The Simpsons" predict a Trump presidency?
A 2000 episode of "The Simpsons," "Bart to the Future," joked about a Donald Trump presidency years before it happened.
Does "The Simpsons" have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
"The Simpsons" got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2000.
When was "The Simpsons Movie" released?
"The Simpsons Movie" was released in 2007.
What did Time magazine name the best TV series of the 20th century?
Time magazine named "The Simpsons" the best TV series of the 20th century.
Did Stephen Hawking appear on TV shows?
Stephen Hawking appeared on "The Simpsons" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation."
Which Simpsons characters are named after Portland streets?
"The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening grew up in Portland and named characters like Flanders and Lovejoy after its streets.