| | | Collector's Edition.
Features: DVD, Sensormatic
What we have here are thirteen crudely animated episodes, first aired in 1989 and 1990, all spiffed up, cleaned off, and augmented with bells and whistles, bonus materials, and self-pitying audio commentaries. If Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie look weirdly off model, if their voices sound spooky and different, and if the animation seems particularly glitch-filled, just remember this: we didn't know what the hell we were doing back then.What's fun for me in looking back at all these old episodes is how many jokes and characters have stayed vivid for more than a decade. I love Santa's Little Helper leaping into Homer's arms at Christmas; the debut of Blinky, the three-eyed fish; Bart's game-winning Scrabble word "KWYJIBO" ("a fat, dumb, balding North American ape with no chin"); the Simpsons giving each other electroshock therapy courtesy of Dr. Marvin Monroe; Lisa playing Saxophone with Bleeding Gums Murphy; Homer being mistaken for Bigfoot; and Marge's bowling instructor Jacques strangely losing his French accent when yelling for onion rings. I also dig Grandpa Simpson's letter to TV advertisers: "I am disgusted with the way old people are depicted on television. We are not all vibrant, fun-loving sex maniacs. Many of us are bitter, resentful individuals, who remember the gold old days when entertainment was bland and inoffensive." So enjoy. We've got more Simpsons episodes to make, then broadcast, then re-run, then chop up for syndication, then sell to you on DVD. But you know something? We wouldn't have it any other way! Your pal,
Matt Groening This three disc collection includes all 13 episodes from The Complete First Season of The Simpsons: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire, Bart the Genius, Homer's Odyssey, There's No Disgrace Like Home, Bart the General, Moaning Lisa, Call of the Simpsons, The Telltale Head, Life on the Fast Lane, Homer's Night Out, The Crepes of Wrath, Krusty Gets Busted, and Some Enchanted Evening!
"...chock-full of special features...for fanatics and casual fans alike." Adam Rosenberg, DVDFanatic.com
"A pop culture phenomenon...a poignant satire of society..." David Johnson, DVD Verdict
"...the longest running primetime cartoon in the history of television." NeedCoffee.com
"...the only network show that can be depended on for a few laugh-out-loud moments week after week..." Phil Gallo, Variety
"...the best television series ever made. Period." Tim Goodman, San Francisco Chronicle
Editor's Note
Includes the original thirteen episodes from the first season of The Simpsons, including such classic episodes as "Krusty Gets Busted" featuring the first appearance by Sideshow Bob, "There's No Disgrace Like Home" in which Homer tries to get the family to shape up via electroshock therapy, and "Life on the Fast Lane", in which Marge is tempted by a bowling instructor named Jacques. This set also features the original Simpsons shorts seen on The Tracey Ullman show, a never-before-seen lost episode, and more.
| Features | Audio Commentary By Matt Groening On All 13 Episodes | | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, Dolby Digital Stereo | | Audio: French Dolby Digital Stereo | | Dubbed: French | | Early Sketches By Matt Groening | | Interactive Menus | | Original Scripts For: Bart The Genius, Bart The General, Moaning Lisa, & Some Enchated Evening | | Outtakes From Unaired Version Of Some Enchanted Evening | | Outtakes From: Life On The Fast Lane | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: English, Spanish | | Tracy Ullman Short: Goodnight Simpsons |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Foxvideo |
| Release Date: 5/5/2009 |
| Original Release Date: 1989 | | Catalog ID: 2000901 | | UPC: 00024543009016 | | Number of Discs: 3 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English, French Dubbed | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew | Alf Clausen, et. al. - Original Music By | | Dan Castellaneta - Voice Of | | David Silverman - Producer | | Don Barrozo, et. al. - Editor | | Hank Azaria - Voice Of | | Harry Shearer - Voice Of | | James L. Brooks - Executive Producer | | Joe Mantegna - Voice Of | | Jon Lovitz - Voice Of | | Julie Kavner - Voice Of | | Kelsey Grammer - Voice Of | | Mark Kirkland, et. al. - Director | | Matt Groening, et. al. - Writer | | Nancy Cartwright - Voice Of | | Pamela Hayden - Voice Of | | Phil Hartman - Voice Of | | Tress MacNeille - Voice Of | | Yeardley Smith - Voice Of |
| Awards |
Winner (2006) | | | Emmy, Kelsey Grammer, Outstanding Voice-Over Performance | |
Winner (1998) | | | Emmy, Hank Azaria, Outstanding Voice-Over Performance | |
Winner (1997) | | | Emmy, Alf Clausen, Ken Keeler, Outstanding Music and Lyrics | |
Winner (1992) | | | Emmy, Dan Castellaneta, Outstanding Voice-Over Performance | | | Emmy, Nancy Cartwright, Outstanding Voice-Over Performance | | | Emmy, Julie Kavner, Outstanding Voice-Over Performance | | | Emmy, Yeardley Smith, Outstanding Voice-Over Performance | | | Emmy, Marcia Wallace, Outstanding Voice-Over Performance | | | Emmy, Jackie Mason, Outstanding Voice-Over Performance | |
Winner (1990) | | | Emmy, Matt Groening, et. al., Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less) |
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| | Professional Reviews | Entertainment Weekly
"...It's a must-have for archival purposes....The three-disc set is buoyed by bountiful goodies....Worthy of any serious Simpsonsologist..." 09/28/2001 p.56The DVD Report 10 of 10
As the longest running animated show in history, and the longest running prime-time show of any type, The Simpsons is an American treasure - a combination of humor, wit, and satire that examines not just the lives of its eccentric characters, but also the society, culture, and world in which we live. Fun for adults and children alike, The Simpsons is a cutting edge television comedy that, like Seinfeld, altered the television landscape in the 1990's by dictating a new genre of TV fun that spawned network investment in new animated series such as King of the Hill, Futurama, and The Family Guy...Like all new things which smash the paradigm of life, The Simpsons is unrivaled by its knockoffs, and the show doesn't show signs of slowing down. - Britt Gillette
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