Marking 35 years since its debut, 'The Simpsons' has become television's longest-running primetime show. The iconic animated series sparked controversy when it first aired in 1989, with concerns about its depiction of a dysfunctional family and Bart Simpson's mischievous behavior. Over time, the show garnered a massive following, surpassing even 'The Cosby Show' in ratings and becoming a cultural phenomenon.
"The Simpsons" is now television's longest-running primetime show. As the series marks 35 years since its debut season, it’s hard to imagine the controversy it sparked when it first aired.The iconic animated TV series first aired on FOX on Dec. 17, 1989. The episode, "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire," gave America a first glimpse into what would be one of the most chaotic, dysfunctional – yet beloved – animated TV families for decades to come.
In February 1990, "The Simpsons" beat "The Cosby Show" in ratings for the first time with its episode of "Homer At The Bat," according to a Deadspin report.The two shows continued to compete for viewers until "The Cosby Show" ended its own long run just two years later in 1992. Former first lady Barbara Bush once told People magazine in 1990 that the popular animated series was "the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen.
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