The Simpsons | 58

When The Simpsons debuted in December 1989 it was a radical move by the Fox TV Network. There had not been a successful prime-time animated sitcom for adults since The Flintstones in the 1960s. Plus The Simpsons was a lot edgier than the clean family sitcoms on the air at the time.But not only was The Simpsons an instant hit, it became a cultural phenomenon that continues over 30 years later.On this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the creation of the ground-breaking show and some of the controversy it created with help from Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa Simpson.Guests:Yeardley Smith - Twitter: @Yeardley Smith www.smalltowndicks.comMathew Klickstein www.mathewklickstein.com Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for The Simpsons by Mathew Klickstein and Mike ReissContact:Twitter: @1990shistoryFacebook: @1990shistoryInstagram: @that90spodcast Email: [email protected] Blog: www.historyofthe90sblog.caFor exclusive bonus content subscribe to History of the 90s Patreon page.: https://patreon.com/historyofthe90s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.