The Simpsons
Originally created by cartoonist Matt Groening, "Our Favorite Family," has graced the small screen in one form or another for over 20 years. The Simpson family first appeared on television as the subjects of interstitial "shorts" on The Tracey Ullman Show in April of 1987. The Simpsons remained a staple on The Tracey Ullman Show for three seasons until they premiered in their own half-hour series, on December 17, 1989. With the help of Jim Brooks and Sam Simon, Matt Groening's cartoon family turned into an instant success. Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general. Currently in its 21st season, The Simpsons has piled up over 440 episodes, over 20 Emmy Awards, a handful of music albums, countless endorsements and merchandise, and even made the jump to the silver screen in the summer of 2007 with The Simpsons Movie. And according to Matt Groening, "There is no end in sight."
Homer must do one good deed to get into Heaven; Bart and Lisa encounter a witch in a gingerbread house; Super-intelligent dolphins strike back at humanity.
Springfield is split in two when Homer revolts because his area code is changed; the new town walls itself off from the neighbors.
After he learns he has a daughter, Krusty turns to Homer for parenting advice.
Lisa's crush on an environmental activist inspires her to live in a tree threatened by loggers.
Desperate for money, Homer accepts payment from Mr. Burns in exchange for humiliating himself.
Homer's gossip website becomes a huge hit, but when his information runs out he resorts to making up news.
The whole town of Springfield conspires to teach Homer and Bart a lesson after the pair begin running confidence scams.
A freak blizzard traps the students of Springfield Elementary inside their school. Their lives at stake, they are at the mercy of the rescue efforts of a woozy Homer and Ned.
An X-ray reveals a crayon lodged in Homer's brain. After the crayon is removed, Homer experiences a sudden surge in intelligence, making him closer to Lisa and isolated from his friends.
Marge befriends a convict with an artistic streak. Meanwhile, Homer battles the chiropractic industry after he creates a miracle back pain cure.
Bart and Milhouse are left in charge of the comic book store after Comic Book Guy is hospitalized.
Homer installs a tennis court in the backyard, but his lousy playing creates a rift in the family.
When Krusty decides to retire after a new game show draws away his audience, a vengeful Sideshow Bob plots to have a hypnotized Bart assassinate him during his farewell special.
A music producer offers Bart and his friends a chance to participate in an up-and-coming boyband, but the boys are not up to it after making a discovery.
Homer is forced to go on a hunger strike by the Springfield Isotopes after uncovering a secret plan to have the baseball team moved to New Mexico.
Problems with a bully lead Lisa to examine just what makes bullies aggressive. Meanwhile, Homer gets into the baby-proofing business.
The Simpsons win a trip to Africa after Homer finds a golden animal cracker from the 60's in the loft.
Homer's rush to the hospital to re-attach his severed thumb, Lisa's rush to school to win the science fair, and Bart's run-in with an illegal fireworks scheme interconnect from their point of view.
With Homer's help, Flanders tries to establish a Christian theme park based on drawings in Maude's sketch book.
After a debilitating injury forces him to stay indoors, Homer begins a daycare center.
A hobo tells the Simpsons tall tales on a train ride:. In the first story, Homer is Paul Bunyan. In the second, Lisa stars as Connie Appleseed. And in the third, Bart and Nelson raft down the Mississippi as Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn.
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Tress MacNeille | Phone Lady |
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Hank Azaria | Carl Carlson |
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Dan Castellaneta | Homer Simpson |
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Harry Shearer | Lenny Leonard |
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Yeardley Smith | Lisa Simpson |
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Julie Kavner | Marge Simpson |
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Nancy Cartwright | Bart Simpson |
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Karl Wiedergott | Additional Voices |
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Pamela Hayden | Milhouse Van Houten |
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Marcia Wallace | Edna Krabappel |
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Frank Welker | Badger |
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Russi Taylor | Martin Prince |
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Marcia Mitzman Gaven | Helen Lovejoy |
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Joe Mantegna | Fat Tony |
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Gary Coleman | Gary Coleman |
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Michael Keaton | Jack Crowley |
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Edward Norton | Devon Bradley |
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Drew Barrymore | Sophie |
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Kelsey Grammer | Sideshow Bob |
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Stacy Keach | Howard Duff |
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Justin Timberlake | Justin Timberlake |
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Charles Napier | Warden |
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Joshua Jackson | Jesse Grass |
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Tom Savini | Tom Savini |
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Jay Mohr | Christopher Walken |
| Packaging | Keep Case |
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| Nr Discs | 4 |
| Screen Ratios | Fullscreen (4:3) |
| Audio Tracks | Dolby Digital 5.1 [English] Dolby Digital Surround [English] Stereo [French] Stereo [Spanish] |
| Subtitles | English (Closed Captioned) |
| Distributor | 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
| Layers | Single side, Dual layer |
| Edition Release Date | Aug 18, 2009 |
| Regions | Region 1 |
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| Index | 3726 |
| Added Date | Dec 12, 2012 01:15:28 |
| Modified Date | Mar 26, 2019 22:01:57 |