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As of late 2022, there are 34 seasons of The Simpsons. The show first aired at the end of 1989! While SNL has gone on for 48 seasons -- making its first on-air debut in 1975!
As of late 2022, there are 34 seasons of The Simpsons. The show first aired at the end of 1989! While SNL has gone on for 48 seasons -- making its first on-air debut in 1975!
SNL
Saturday Night Live is a long running sketch comedy show that premiered in 1975. Since it began, there have been 930 episodes and it’s one of the longest shows ever to run. The show is broadcast live on Saturday nights at 11:30 PM EST from NBC studios in New York City. The show typically opens with a sketch that includes the line “Live from New York, it’s Saturday night!” followed by the opening credits. The guest host then delivers a comedic monologue prior to the sketches that follow.
Sketches are mostly satirical in nature, mocking current politicians and politics, news events and pop culture, as well as original characters and sketches. There are often fake TV commercials based on real life products and ads. The show features a musical guest who performs live during the broadcast. The most popular sketches and characters are often recurring. Over the years, these have included The Blues Brothers, The Killer Bees, Mr. Bill, Mister Robinson, Gumby, Wayne’s World, Weekend Update, Jack Handey, The Spartan Cheerleaders and more. Famous stars that launched their careers from the show include John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jimmy Fallon, and Kristen Wiig.
Guest hosts and musical acts are usually well known and popular at the time of their appearance. Over the years, there have been controversies due to technical mishaps, performer mistakes, intentional sabotage by performers and risque show content. The show has received a record 231 Emmy nominations with 86 wins.
Sketches are mostly satirical in nature, mocking current politicians and politics, news events and pop culture, as well as original characters and sketches. There are often fake TV commercials based on real life products and ads. The show features a musical guest who performs live during the broadcast. The most popular sketches and characters are often recurring. Over the years, these have included The Blues Brothers, The Killer Bees, Mr. Bill, Mister Robinson, Gumby, Wayne’s World, Weekend Update, Jack Handey, The Spartan Cheerleaders and more. Famous stars that launched their careers from the show include John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jimmy Fallon, and Kristen Wiig.
Guest hosts and musical acts are usually well known and popular at the time of their appearance. Over the years, there have been controversies due to technical mishaps, performer mistakes, intentional sabotage by performers and risque show content. The show has received a record 231 Emmy nominations with 86 wins.
Simpsons
The Simpsons is an animated series that first aired in 1989 and originated from The Tracy Ullman Show in 1987. As of 2022, it is the longest running animated series, sitcom and scripted primetime show. It features a dysfunctional family that lives in the fictional town of Springfield with the key characters of father Homer, mother Marge and kids Bart, Lisa and Maggie. Over the years, there have been a wide variety of recurring supporting characters such as Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Braney Gumble, Seymour Skinner, Apu, Mayor Quimby, Krusty the Klown and Smithers.
Many episodes also feature celebrity guest stars, who often appear as themselves in the show. These have included major known actors, athletes, musicians and politicians. One of the biggest stars to appear was Michael Jackson in 1991 who was featured as a patient in a mental institute. Conceived by Matt Groening and James L. Brooks, the show has run for over 720 episodes and has spurned an industry of comic books, video games, merchandise and a full length feature film, The Simpsons Movie, in 2007. Several catchphrases have become part of American culture including Homer’s “D’oh” and Bart’s “Don’t have a cow man.” Some of the episodes and jokes have gained notoriety for predicting future events, such as the 2007 episode that featured Donald Trump as president. The show has been highly awarded over the years, winning 34 Emmys and 2 Peabody Awards. The show also received its own Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2000.
Many episodes also feature celebrity guest stars, who often appear as themselves in the show. These have included major known actors, athletes, musicians and politicians. One of the biggest stars to appear was Michael Jackson in 1991 who was featured as a patient in a mental institute. Conceived by Matt Groening and James L. Brooks, the show has run for over 720 episodes and has spurned an industry of comic books, video games, merchandise and a full length feature film, The Simpsons Movie, in 2007. Several catchphrases have become part of American culture including Homer’s “D’oh” and Bart’s “Don’t have a cow man.” Some of the episodes and jokes have gained notoriety for predicting future events, such as the 2007 episode that featured Donald Trump as president. The show has been highly awarded over the years, winning 34 Emmys and 2 Peabody Awards. The show also received its own Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2000.
