#OnThisDay September 1992, “Bart vs. the Juggernauts” was released for Nintendo Game Boy. The plot stars Bart from The Simpsons in a game show based on American Gladiators, in which he has to compete in challenges to earn money. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay in #TheSimpsons history, Simpsons-related news and memes. NOT AN OFFICIAL FOX/DISNEY ACCOUNT.
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#OnThisDay September 1992, “Bart vs. the Juggernauts” was released for Nintendo Game Boy. The plot stars Bart from The Simpsons in a game show based on American Gladiators, in which he has to compete in challenges to earn money. #TheSimpsons
Same vibe.
The second entry of my exclusive article “From Pitch to Premiere: Who Shot Mr. Burns” is live! @thatbilloakley.com dailysimpsons.substack.com/p/from-pitch...
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Just a reminder to give this a read now for free before Sunday! Once I publish the second entry on it, the first entry will be only be available for paid subs! open.substack.com/pub/dailysim...
Gotdamn, studio execs are the stupidest motherfuckers alive.
#OnThisDay August 27, 1992, "Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?" (S03E24) first aired on Fox. Guest-starring Danny DeVito as Herb Powell and Joe Frasier as himself. Dir: Rich Moore. Wr: John Swartzwelder. EP: James L. Brooks, Sam Simon and Matt Groening. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay August 25, 1991, Bart Simpson introduced the 43rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Fox. (These names are *so* 1991!) #TheSimpsons
Noooo! I’ve been waiting 30 years to find out.
An incredible look behind the scenes of this episode, complete with some of the writers’ notes as the idea comes together!
Thanks!
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I'm putting the finishing touches on A Comprehensive Oral History of "Who Shot Mr. Burns." It will be the first article I will be publishing on my Substack account in just a few days. Be sure to subscribe for updates! dailysimpsons.substack.com
Attention Chicago Simpsons fans! I'm hosting Classic Simpsons Trivia Chicago this Monday, August 11 at 7PM Pizzeria Serio | 1708 W. Belmont DETAILS: www.facebook.com/share/176b6m...
Attention Chicago Simpsons fans! I'm hosting Classic Simpsons Trivia Chicago this Monday, August 11 at 7PM Pizzeria Serio | 1708 W. Belmont DETAILS: www.facebook.com/share/176b6m...
At the time The Simpsons premiered in 1989, Homer had been born in 1953. Since he’s still 36 years old in Season 37, he is now born in 1989. Just a little perspective. 😭 #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay #OTD August 7, 1994, #TheSimpsons moved back to their original time slot on Sunday nights at 8pm/7pm central after airing on Thursdays since the start of Season 2. This was also done in advance of the start of NFL on Fox which debuted September 1994.
Happy 77th birthday to Brian McGee, born #OnThisDay August 2, 1948. #TheSimpsons
Happy 104th (or 64th) birthday to Hans Moleman (aka Ralph Melish), born #OnThisDay August 2, 1921 (or 1961). #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay August 1, 2010, Lisa Simpson was supposed to marry Hugh Parkfield, before an unfortunate dispute over pig cufflinks caused the wedding to be called off. Side note: At the time this aired, it was 15 years in the future. It is now 15 years in the past. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay July 27, 2007, "The Simpsons Movie" was released worldwide in theaters. Dir: David Silverman. Story by: Matt Groening, David Silverman, @scullymike.bsky.social, Julie Thacker-Scully and @aljeansimpsons.bsky.social. #TheSimpsons
Simpsons creator Matt Groening dealing with his new-found success at the 21st annual San Diego Comic Con in August 1990. This was the first time The Simpsons team appeared at #SDCC. Sam Simon introduces Matt at the panel where @aljeansimpsons.bsky.social can also be seen.
#OnThisDay #OTD July 22, 1994, the events of Apu's short film "Bright Lights, Beef Jerky" took place. #TheSimpsons
Who Shot Mr. Burns celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and I’m writing an in-depth article and doing my first YouTube video all about it! What’s something you’ve always wanted to know about the making of The Simpsons first cliffhanger?
It also gave us this classic Simpsons moment.
#OnThisDay #OTD July 11, 1991, "Blood Feud" (S02E22) first aired on the Fox network. Dir: David Silverman. Wr: George Meyer. EP: James L. Brooks, Sam Simon & Matt Groening. It is still the only episode of #TheSimpsons to ever premiere in the month of July.
No Kings protest sign in Chicago. 🔥
TV Guide, 35 years ago. Artwork by Michael Smollin. (I like Smollin’s work, but Bart’s missing ear always bothered me.)
May you all find true love today.
Footage of Alf Clausen at work on The Simpsons conducting studio musicians at a recording session for "Homer the Heretic" (originally featured in a 1992 Oprah Behind the Scenes special).
In honor of Alf Clausen's passing, what was your favourite music track he has made on either The Simpsons or his career? Mines definitely the Mother Simpson end credits
I’ll be working on a reel and/or thread of my favorite Alf Clausen music from The Simpsons. What’s your favorite orchestral moment from the show?
Alf Clausen, the veteran composer with two Emmy wins and 30 nominations whose whimsical scores brightened such television series as The Simpsons, Moonlighting and, purely coincidentally, ALF, has died. He was 84.
Good news! Wayfair has Kirk van Houten’s dream bed.
25 years ago today, May 21, 2000, "Behind the Laughter" (S11E22) first aired on the Fox network. Guest-starring Willie Nelson as himself and Jim Forbes as the narrator. Dir: Mark Kirkland. Wr: Tim Long, George Meyer, @scullymike.bsky.social, @mattselman.bsky.social. EP: Mike Scully. #TheSimpsons
30 years ago today, May 21, 1995, "Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part One)" (S06E25) first aired on the Fox network. Guest-starring Tito Puente as himself. Dir: Jeff Lynch. Wr: @thatbilloakley.com & Josh Weinstein. EP: @davidmirkin.bsky.social. #TheSimpsons
The episode “24 Minutes” was billed as the 400th episode, but was, in fact, the 399th. (It did air the same night back-to-back with “You Kent Always Say What You Want.”)
RIP George Wendt
#OnThisDay May 20, 2007, "You Kent Always Say What You Want" (S18E22) first aired on the Fox network. Guest-starring Ludacris as himself and Maurice LaMarche as Birch Barlow. This was the 400th episode of #TheSimpsons. Dir: Matthew Nastuk. Wr: Tim Long. EP: Al Jean.
#OnThisDay May 19, 1996, "Summer of 4 Ft. 2" (S07E25) first aired on the Fox network. Guest-starring @christinaricci.bsky.social as Erin. (Check out this original Fox promo with a deleted scene!) Dir: Mark Kirkland. Wr: Dan Greaney. EP: @thatbilloakley.com & Josh Weinstein. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay May 19, 1996, "Homerpalooza" (S07E24) first aired on the Fox network. Featuring @smashingpumpkins.bsky.social, Cypress Hill, @thesonicyouth.bsky.social and Peter Frampton. Dir: Wes Archer. Wr: Brent Forrester. EP: @thatbilloakley.com & Josh Weinstein. #TheSimpsons
31 years ago today, Moe gave us the 4-1-1 on a basic rule of Funk Dancing for Self Defense.
31 years ago today, we first witnessed this scene that became an Internet meme.
#OnThisDay May 19, 1994, "Secrets of a Successful Marriage" (S05E22) first aired on the Fox network. Guest-starring Phil Hartman as Lionel Hutz. (Check out this original Fox promo with deleted dialogue!) Dir: Carlos Baeza. Wr: Greg Daniels. EP: @davidmirkin.bsky.social. #TheSimpsons
I'm hosting Classic Simpsons Trivia Chicago + Diorama-Rama tonight, featuring @thatbilloakley.com as a guest judge! MORE DETAILS: www.facebook.com/share/1BrWVu...
#OnThisDay #OTD (one day late) May 18, 1997, "The Secret War of Lisa Simpson" first aired on the Fox network. Dir: Mike B. Anderson. Wr: Richard Appel. EP: @thatbilloakley.com & Josh Weinstein. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay May 17, 1998, "Natural Born Kissers" (S09E25) first aired on the Fox network. Dir: Klay Hall. Wr: @mattselman.bsky.social. EP: @scullymike.bsky.social. #TheSimpsons
26 years ago today...
#OnThisDay May 16, 1999, "Thirty Minutes over Tokyo" (S10E23) first aired on the Fox network. Guest-starring @georgetakei.bsky.social as Wink. Dir: Jim Reardon. Wr: Donick Cary & @dangreaney.bsky.social. EP: @scullymike.bsky.social. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay in 1993, Homer Simpson woke up from his April Fool’s Day beer explosion/candy machine-induced coma/clip show. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay May 15, 2008, The Simpsons Ride officially opens at Universal Studios Florida, replacing Back to the Future: The Ride. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay May 14, 1989, "TV Simpsons" first aired on The Tracey Ullman Show on Fox. This was the final Tracey Ullman short. Wr: Matt Groening. Animation: Wes Archer & David Silverman. #TheSimpsons
30 years ago today, Milhouse learned what it felt like when doves cry.
#OnThisDay #30YearsAgo May 14, 1995, "Lemon of Troy" (S06E24) first aired on the Fox network. Dir: Jim Reardon. Wr: Brent Forrester. EP: David Mirkin. #TheSimpsons
On this day in 1993...
32 years ago today, we first experienced Eastern Europe's favorite cat and mouse team and we're still asking ourselves "What the hell was that?"
#OnThisDay May 13, 1993, "Krusty Gets Kancelled" first aired on Fox. Feat. Bette Midler, @chilipeppers.bsky.social, Hugh Hefner, Johnny Carson, Elizabeth Taylor, Luke Perry and Barry White. Dir: David Silverman. Wr: John Swartzwelder. EP: @aljeansimpsons.bsky.social & @mikereisswriter.bsky.social.
#OnThisDay May 13, 1990, "Some Enchanted Evening" (S01E13) first aired on the Fox network. Guest-starring Penny Marshall as Ms. Botz. Dir: David Silverman & Kent Butterworth. Wr: Sam Simon & Matt Groening. EP: James L. Brooks, Sam Simon & Matt Groening. #TheSimpsons
A cel of a cel, from "Lady Bouvier's Lover". Original airdate May 12, 1994. Shared by director Wes Archer during his brief time on Twitter.
#OnThisDay May 12, 1994, "Lady Bouvier's Lover" (S05E21) first aired on the Fox network. Guest-starring Phil Hartman as Troy McClure. Dir: Wes Archer. Wr: @thatbilloakley.com & Josh Weinstein. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay May 11, 1997, "The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase" (S08E24) first aired on the Fox network. Dir: Neil Affleck. Wr: David S. Cohen, Dan Greaney & Steve Tompkins. Story by Ken Keeler. EP: @thatbilloakley.com & Josh Weinstein. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay May 10, 1998, "Lost Our Lisa" (S09E24) first aired on the Fox network. Dir: Pete Michels. Wr: Brian Scully. EP: @scullymike.bsky.social. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay May 10, 1987, "Bart Jumps" first aired on The Tracey Ullman Show on Fox. “Homer tries to catch Bart jumping off of a table” is definitely one of the most odd plot ideas ever. Wr: Matt Groening. Animation: David Silverman, Wes Archer and Bill Kopp. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay May 9, 1999, "They Saved Lisa's Brain" (S10E22) first aired on the Fox network. Guest-starring Stephen Hawking as himself. Dir: Pete Michels. Wr: @mattselman.bsky.social. EP: @scullymike.bsky.social. #TheSimpsons
34 years ago today.
34 years ago today, we were introduced to Comic Book Guy.
#OnThisDay May 9, 1991, "Three Men and a Comic Book" (S02E21) first aired on Fox. Guest-starring Cloris Leachman as Mrs. Glick and Daniel Stern as the adult voice of Bart. Dir: Wes Archer. Wr: Jeff Martin. EP: James L. Brooks, Sam Simon & Matt Groening. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay May 8, 1988, "Zoo Story" (MG28) first aired on The Tracey Ullman Show on Fox. Wr: Matt Groening. Animation: Wes Archer and David Silverman. #TheSimpsons
30 years ago today...
#OnThisDay #30YearsAgo May 7, 1995, "The Springfield Connection" (S06E23) first aired on the Fox network. Guest-starring Phil Hartman as Lionel Hutz. Dir: Mark Kirkland. Wr: Jonathan Collier. EP: @davidmirkin.bsky.social. #TheSimpsons
33 years ago today...
#OnThisDay May 7, 1992, "Bart's Friend Falls in Love" (S03E23) first aired on the Fox network. Guest-starring Kimmy Robertson as Samantha Stankey. Dir: Jim Reardon. Wr: @jaykogen.bsky.social & Wallace Wolodarsky. EP: @aljeansimpsons.bsky.social & @mikereisswriter.bsky.social. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay May 7, 1989, "Maggie in Peril: The Thrilling Conclusion" aired on The Tracey Ullman Show on Fox. Wr: Matt Groening. Animation: Wes Archer and David Silverman. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay May 6, 1993, "Marge in Chains" (S04E21) first aired on the Fox network. Guest-starring David Crosby as himself and Phil Hartman as Lionel Hutz and Troy McClure. Dir: Jim Reardon. Wr: @thatbilloakley.com & Josh Weinstein. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay May 5, 1996, "Much Apu About Nothing" (S07E23) first aired on the Fox network. Guest-starring Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony. Dir: Susie Dietter. Wr: David S. Cohen. EP: @thatbilloakley.com & Josh Weinstein. #TheSimpsons
31 years ago today, Skinner blamed the children and a meme was born.
#OnThisDay May 5, 1994, "The Boy Who Knew Too Much" (S05E20) first aired on the Fox network. Guest-starring Phil Hartman as Lionel Hutz. Dir: Jeffrey Lynch. Wr: John Swartzwelder. EP: @davidmirkin.bsky.social. #TheSimpsons
28 years ago today, Frank Grimes hated Homer Simpson so much that it killed him.
#OnThisDay May 4, 1997, "Homer's Enemy" (S08E23) first aired on the Fox network. Dir: Jim Reardon. Wr: John Swartzwelder. EP: @thatbilloakley.com & Josh Weinstein. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay May 3, 1998, "King of the Hill" (S09E23) first aired on the Fox network. Guest-starring Brendan Fraser as Brad and Steven Weber as Neil. Dir: Steven Dean Moore. Wr: John Swartzwelder. EP: @scullymike.bsky.social. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay May 3, 1987, "Watching Television" aka "Watching TV" (MG02) first aired on The Tracey Ullman Show on Fox. Wr: Matt Groening. Animation: Wes Archer, David Silverman & Bill Kopp. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay May 2, 1999, "Monty Can't Buy Me Love" (S10E21) first aired on the Fox network. Guest-starring @mjmckean.bsky.social as Jerry Rude. Dir: Mark Ervin. Wr: John Swartzwelder. EP: @scullymike.bsky.social. #TheSimpsons
34 years ago today.
#OnThisDay May 2, 1991, "The War of the Simpsons" (S02E20) first aired on the Fox network. Dir: Mark Kirkland. Wr: John Swartzwelder. EP: James L. Brooks, Sam Simon & Matt Groening. #TheSimpsons
The good news is that it’s just temporary, but I don’t want to lose the channel completely like with “dailysimpsons” so I won’t be streaming this content on Twitch again. I might come back again in a more private setting.
Probably for the best. Consider buying me a cup of coffee if you wish! ORIGINAL content will be coming to YouTube soon! ko-fi.com/dailysimpsons
And that's the end of that chapter. Again. :(
We're live! www.twitch.tv/dailysimpson...
Yep same time same place
Just FYI, the stream will feature this rare one-night-only moment! bsky.app/profile/dail...
TONIGHT at 8pm ET/7pm CT at www.twitch.tv/dailysimpson..., it's a FULL HOUR from April 30, 1992 COMPLETE with original commercials! Join us, won't we?
That's right, this short has been flagged by Bluesky for adult content, even though this aired on prime time Fox television in 1988. Bluesky is all
#OnThisDay May 1, 1988, "The Art Museum" first aired on The Tracey Ullman Show on Fox. This one is packed full of catchphrases. Wr: Matt Groening. Animation: Wes Archer & David Silverman. #TheSimpsons
30 years ago today, we first heard this derogatory term for French people.
#OnThisDay April 29, 2000, "Kill the Alligator and Run" (S11E19) first aired on Fox. Guest-starring @diedrichbader.bsky.social as the sheriff, Robert Evans, Charlie Rose, Kid Rock and Joe C. as themselves. Dir: Jen Kamerman. Wr: John Swartzwelder. EP: @scullymike.bsky.social. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay April 30, 1995, "'Round Springfield" (S06E22) first aired on Fox. Dir: Steven Dean Moore. Story: @aljeansimpsons.bsky.social & @mikereisswriter.bsky.social. Wr: Joshua Sternin & Jennifer Ventimilia. Guest-starring Ron Taylor as Bleeding Gums Murphy and Steve Allen as himself. #TheSimpsons
#OnThisDay April 30, 1992, the final episode of The Cosby Show aired on NBC. Fox aired a repeat of #TheSimpsons on the same night, but it featured a new piece of animation after the episode ended referencing the final Cosby and... wow.