the first episode of the simpsons aired in 1994.
the first episode of the simpsons aired in 1994.
what year did the first episode of the simpsons air?
1994
santa's little helper's initial appearance on "the simpsons" was in the first episode of the series, "simpsons roasting on an open fire", which aired on dec. 17, 1989. since then, he has become a recurring character. "the simpsons" creator matt groening told "tv guide" in 2000 that "we [the staff] painted ourselves into a corner with our christmas episode. once we wrote the dog into the show, we were stuck with him." the name "santa's little helper" was chosen because, according to writer al jean in the same "tv guide" article, "we needed a name that would inspire homer to bet on him, an omen, a christmas name since he was betting on christmas eve. but, at that point, nobody was thinking long-term. we weren't considering what might happen in ten years, when we've got to use this name." although "simpsons roasting on an open fire" was the first episode of the series to air on tv, it was the eighth episode produced by the staff. it was chosen to air first because there were animation problems with the others. jean told the "houston chronicle" in 2001 that after the first episode was broadcast and "the next seven didn't have the dog, people wondered why." he also said in 2003 that the staff enjoyed the first episodes that centered on him, particularly "simpsons roasting on an open fire", which is the reason that more episodes about him were written.
santa's little helper
"simpsons bible stories" was co-written by matt selman, larry doyle and tim long, and was the first episode nancy kruse directed for "the simpsons". it was first broadcast on the fox network in the united states on april 4, 1999, the day easter took place that year. according to executive producer and former showrunner mike scully, the idea for the episode was conceived when fox requested an easter-themed "simpsons" episode that would air on the holiday. normally, fox would not broadcast any new "simpsons" episodes on easter, as it is considered a "low-ratings night", but "simpsons bible stories" was an exception. however, according to co-writer selman, the idea for the episode came about when he and former staff writer dan greaney were pitching episode ideas for the tenth season with former staff writer donick cary. cary and greaney suggested a "bible-trilogy" story, which then became "simpsons bible stories". "simpsons bible stories" is the first of the trilogy episodes which, since the season 12 episode "simpsons tall tales", "the simpsons" produces once every season.
simpsons bible stories