The Simpsons typical American town, serving as a satirical parody of a middle class American lifestyle. However, because of its animated nature, "The Simpsons" scope is larger than that of a regular sitcom. The town of Springfield acts as a complete universe in which characters can explore the issues faced by modern society. By having Homer work in a nuclear power plant, the show can comment on the state of the environment. Through Bart and Lisa's days at Springfield Elementary School, the show's writers illustrate pressing or controversial issues in the field of education. The town features a vast array of media
History of The Simpsons of the season "Cosby" averaged as the fifth highest rated show on television while "The Simpsons" ranked 38th. It would not be until the third-season episode "Homer at the Bat" that "The Simpsons" would beat "The Cosby Show" in the ratings. The show remained in its Thursday timeslot until the sixth season, when it moved back to its original timeslot on Sundays. David Geffen, founder of Geffen Records, had the idea to record the album "The Simpsons Sing the Blues" based on "The Simpsons", to be released in time for Christmas 1990. The writers wrote humorous lyrics for the actors