FOX to Rebroadcast First-Ever, Full-Length 'Simpsons' Episode This Sunday - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-18-2012, 11:16 PM

Originally airing December 17, 1989 at 8:30 PM on FOX, money's tight in the Simpson household, and when Homer learns he won't be getting a Christmas bonus, life in Springfield gets even tighter. So what's a breadwinner to do, except take a second job as a shopping mall Santa in "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire," the first-ever full-length episode of THE SIMPSONS, rebroadcast in conjunction with "FOX's 25th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL" on Sunday, April 22 (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (SI-108) (TV-PG L, V)

Voice Cast: Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson; Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson; Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson; Yeardley Smith as Lisa Simpson.

Read more: http://tv.broadwayworld.com/article/...#ixzz1sS7APKGN

Vahan · 04-19-2012, 12:15 AM

Should have been "Some Enchanting Evening", as that was the very first episode produced.

Blackout · 04-27-2012, 09:34 PM

its a effing christmas special, why show it in April/almost May?

the dumbasses at Fox, i swear....

AKA · 04-28-2012, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackout805

its a effing christmas special, why show it in April/almost May?

the dumbasses at Fox, i swear....

Because it was the first episode of the series, and Fox was celebrating their 25th anniversary. They also aired the Married... with Children pilot.

TMC · 04-20-2015, 12:03 PM

How Well Do You Remember The First Episode Of “The Simpsons”?

04-18-2012, 11:16 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	FOX to Rebroadcast First-Ever, Full-Length 'Simpsons' Episode This Sunday Originally airing December 17, 1989 at 8:30 PM on FOX, money's tight in the Simpson household, and when Homer learns he won't be getting a Christmas bonus, life in Springfield gets even tighter. So what's a breadwinner to do, except take a second job as a shopping mall Santa in "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire," the first-ever full-length episode of THE SIMPSONS, rebroadcast in conjunction with "FOX's 25th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL" on Sunday, April 22 (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (SI-108) (TV-PG L, V) Voice Cast: Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson; Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson; Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson; Yeardley Smith as Lisa Simpson. Read more: http://tv.broadwayworld.com/article/...#ixzz1sS7APKGN
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04-27-2012, 09:34 PM	#3
Blackout Sart Bimpson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 13, 2003 Location: where the sun rises Posts: 2,239	its a effing christmas special, why show it in April/almost May? the dumbasses at Fox, i swear....
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04-19-2012, 12:15 AM	#2
Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	Should have been "Some Enchanting Evening", as that was the very first episode produced.

04-20-2015, 12:03 PM	#5
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 128,141	How Well Do You Remember The First Episode Of “The Simpsons”?