(October
12th, 2011. - www.tvview.tv)
FOX has
renewed THE SIMPSONS, the longest-running comedy in television history,
for an incredible 24th and 25th season, bringing
the series total to an astonishing 559 episodes.
The
longest-running scripted show in television history, THE SIMPSONS exploded
into a cultural phenomenon in 1990 and has remained one of the most
groundbreaking and innovative entertainment franchises, recognizable
throughout the world. Matt Groening created the iconic family: Homer,
Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie. In February 2012, THE SIMPSONS will
celebrate its historic 500th episode. The series has won 27
Emmy Awards, been the subject of a hit feature film, created
“Krustyland” and a revolutionary virtual coaster – The Simpsons
Ride – at Universal Studios, received a star on The Hollywood Walk of
Fame, been honored with five U.S. postal stamps personally designed by
Matt Groening, and named the “Best Show of the 20th Century”
by Time Magazine.