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The Fox network's most successful series to date was a spin-off from "The Tracey Ullman Show" in which originally appeared as one minute shorts. The executive producers of that series, James L. Brooks and Sam Simon decided that these characters could support a half an hour series. It is now reported as the longest animated series in prime-time network television.

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24x22 The Man Who Came To Be Dinner Aired: May. 19, 2013

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The Season Finale Airs Sunday May 19th on FOX! The anticipated "Simpsons" finale is upon us. Who is the man who came to be dinner?

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Series Info

Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Dec. 17, 1989
Status:
Returning Series
Runtime:
30 min.
Aired:
1989 - 2013
To-Date:
24 Seasons
533 Episodes
Network
FOX TV Network
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  • Dan Castellaneta has stated that in The Tracey Ullman Show shorts and the first season, he based the then-undeveloped voice of Homer on Walter Matthau.
  • Goof (continuity error): Ralph is in Bart's class in some episodes and Lisa's in others.
  • Before immigrating to America, Groundskeeper Willie's name was Dr. William McDougle. At Ellis Island he was told "From now on you'll be known as Groundskeeper Willie."