The Simpsons
by Matt Groening
Mentioned once across 1 show · first heard Mar 2026 on Good Hang with Amy Poehler.
The general take
The host sees The Simpsons as a gateway experience—something that introduces people to animated comedy and gets them hooked on the genre. It's treated as a foundational show that naturally leads to discovering other comedies.
About
It's hard to believe that the Simpsons have been around for more than a decade. Today, The Simpsons is the longest-running animated series of all time (dethroning The Flintstones in February 1997), and an intrinsic part of pop culture. The Simpsons Complete Guide to your Favourite Show is a celebration of this family's phenomenal decade. Arranged by season, the book covers each episode of the television show, with the special episodes (the annual Halloween show, "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" and "Krusty Gets Kancelled") receiving eyeball-busting two-page spreads.
Who said what
- GH
Good Hang with Amy Poehler👍 Recommends
…discussing gateway shows for family television watching
“And it started with like The Simpsons. Oh, The Simpsons is always the gateway.”
Good Hang with Amy Poehler — What Makes the Guests of 'Good Hang' Laughat 38:14
Listener reviews
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