April 19 Simpsons Day
April 19 Simpsons Day, celebrating the official debut of the animated series The Simpsons on television in 1987, within the program The Tracey Ullman Show. Created by Matt Groening, the series quickly became a cultural phenomenon, debuting as its own program on December 17, 1989 and winning fans around the world with its acid humor, social criticism and remarkable characters.
The family formed by Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie represents much more than a typical American home. Over more than three decades on the air, The Simpsons addressed political, social, cultural themes and even futuristic predictions that surprised the audience. The series is considered the longest in the history of American TV, with more than 700 episodes and numerous awards.
World Simpsons Day is celebrated by fans with episode marathons, memes, cosplay and tributes on social media. In addition to entertainment, the series has become an object of study in schools and universities due to its impact on language, pop culture and social behavior.
More than just an animation, The Simpsons has established itself as a critical and entertaining portrait of contemporary society, and deserves its place in the history of television.
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