Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons
Language: English |
Documentary
Synopsis
Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons highlights who and what has kept this beloved series rolling for so long.
Cast: Ken Levine, Mimi Pond, Todd McFarlane, Garth Ancier, Rob Kenneally
Language: English
Episodes
The Origin (Ep1)
James L. Brooks, Sam Simon, and a crude comic strip from cartoonist Matt Groening combined to create a series of shorts for The Tracey Ullman Show that would propel Fox and its creators into television stardom.
44m
The Pilot (Ep2)
Problems plagued the launch of The Simpsons, causing it to miss its original debut date and throwing the future of the entire series into question.
44m
The Room (Ep3)
The phenomenal success of the show has almost always been attributed to the irreverent and groundbreaking writing, but while the writers toiled away, tensions rose among the three creators.
44m
The Wars (Ep4)
Through internal strife and natural disasters, the animators gave The Simpsons their signature look.
44m
The Later Years (Ep5)
To stay relevant, The Simpsons had to evolve; opening its doors to new creative voices, celebrity guest stars, and even taking on the big screen.
44m
The Legacy (Ep6)
Remaining on air for over 30 years is no small task, yet The Simpsons has always managed to stay fresh and keep up with the modern era.
44m