Alan Siegel

2 weeks ago | theatlantic.com | Alan Siegel

In 1992, The Simpsons was one of the most beloved sitcoms on television. Critics adored it; the ratings were climbing higher and higher; the show had entered what fans would eventually come to regard as its funniest period, roughly Seasons 3 through 8. But the animated series still scared some adults. There had never been a boy on network TV as openly irreverent as Bart Simpson, who said “hell” and “damn” and talked back to his teacher.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alan Siegel

The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. In 1992, The Simpsons was one of the most beloved sitcoms on television. Critics adored it; the ratings were climbing higher and higher; the show had entered what fans would eventually come to regard as its funniest period, roughly Seasons 3 through 8. But the animated series still scared some adults.

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Alan Siegel

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2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alan Siegel

Making a TV show from scratch was chaotic. That’s why it was important to have executive producer James L. Brooks around. While the creators of The Simpsons were tinkering with things, he helped shield them from the powers that be at Fox. “It was the first time anybody tried to start a fourth network, and so there’s a lot of pressure,” editor Brian Roberts says.

2 weeks ago | slate.com | Alan Siegel

Skip to the content Television Making a TV show from scratch was chaotic. That’s why it was important to have executive producer James L. Brooks around. While the creators of The Simpsons were tinkering with things, he helped shield them from the powers that be at Fox. “It was the first time anybody tried to start a fourth network, and so there’s a lot of pressure,” editor Brian Roberts says.