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Editorial Reviews Amazon.com America's first family of dysfunction, the Simpsons, appear in all their depraved glory in this wonderful DVD compilation of their show's premiere season. Fans accustomed to the slick appearance of the later episodes will be delighted by the rougher nature of these earlier episodes, when the characters weren't as well defined (Homer isn't quite as dumb as he is in later seasons) and the animation was still evolving. This only adds to the charm of these 13 episodes, which begin with "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire," the December 1989 Christmas special in which a down-and-out Simpson family adopt Santa's Little Helper. Throughout the season, familiar faces are introduced, as we catch first glimpses of Smithers, Mr. Burns, the Flanderses, and Patty and Selma. Highlights of the season include "The Crepes of Wrath," in which Bart is sent to France as an exchange student ("Don't mess up France the way you messed up your room"); "Bart the Genius," in which Bart ends up in a school for the gifted; and "Krusty Gets Busted," in which Bart's lifelong animosity with Sideshow Bob begins. --Jenny Brown DVD features This set is chock-full of extras (mostly on the third disc), although not all are up to high standards set by the series itself. The menu is less than enticing; however, the original scripts--complete with side notes and margin drawings--will be intriguing to diehard fans. The original skit from The Tracey Ullman Show, "Goodnight Simpsons," is a must-watch, and it's impressive to see how much the Simpsons have changed. Of course, Matt Groening's (and some of the show's producers') commentary is... read more Description The 13 episodes on The Simpsons - The Complete First Season are: "Some Enchanted Evening," "Bart the Genius," "Homer’s Odyssey," "There’s No Disgrace Like Home," "Bart the General," "Moaning Lisa," "The Telltale Head," "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire," "Call of the Simpsons," "Homer’s Night Out," "Life in the Fast Lane," "Krusty Gets Busted," and "The Crepes of Wrath."
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Since the first season was shorter, this first disc has many extras. First, all of the shorts from the Tracy Ullman show will be there. Also, there will be a "lost" episode included. Fox must be commended in releasing these discs. When they were preparing to release the discs, they went to the fans, and asked how we would like them released. As season packs? How many extras? How often? Rarely does a publisher care that much. Specific Contents: There are 48 shorts from 3 seasons (1987-1989) of the Tracy Ullman Show. The first season (1989-1990) includes: 7G09 Call of the Simpsons
The Simpsons is the longest running comedy, longest running prime time
animated series, and is definately some of the wisest, best written
comedy and satire ever put on TV. God Bless Fox for giving them all to
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A few details do stand out. Homer's voice is slightly different, and he isn't as stupid as his character is later portrayed to be. But all the other Simpson family members are firmly established from the get-go. These initial episode witness the appearance of such beloved supporting characters as Krusty the Clown, Ned Flanders, Itchy & Scratchy (although they're just cartoons!), Monty Burns & sidekick Wayland Smithers, Patty & Selma, Martin Prince, Grandpa Simpson, Reverend Lovejoy, and a host of other highly regarded inhabitants of Springfield who have climbed their way into the hearts of America since the show's debut. As the longest running animated show in history, and the longest running prime 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, change the television landscape in the 1990's by dictating a new genre of TV fun - spawning network investment in new 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. If you haven't yet visited Springfield, then I definitely recommend that you pick up The Simpsons (Season 1) DVD to catch a glimpse for yourself. You have no idea what you've been missing... Below is a list of each episode from The Simpsons (Season 1) DVD: Episode 1 (Simpsons Roasting On An Open Fire) Episode 2 (Bart The Genius) Episode 3 (Homer's Odyssey) Episode 4 (There's No Disgrace Like Home) Episode 5 (Bart The General) Episode 6 (Moaning Lisa) Episode 7 (Call Of The Simpsons) Episode 8 (The Telltale Head) Episode 9 (Life On The Fast Lane) Episode 10 (Homer's Night Out) Episode 11 (The Crepes Of Wrath) Episode 12 (Krusty Gets Busted) Episode 13 (Some Enchanted Evening) The DVD Report Was this review helpful to you?
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It was created by the censors to comply with the FCC's ruling that all animated programs contain at least 28 seconds of educational content. Thus the speech was not in the original episode reel sent to TCFHE by Matt Groening. This is perfectly fine, because the speech was probably boring shat to most viewers. A very impressive giftset, with excellent special features. Buy it today, you will not be disappointed.
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