Viewed by approximately 13.4 million people , it was one of the highest-rated shows in Fox’s young history at the time.
Eric Stefani, brother of singer Gwen Stefani, worked as a layout artist for this episode. [S1E1] Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
In this debut, several characters looked different than they do today; for instance, Barney Gumble had yellow hair, and Moe Szyslak had black hair. Viewed by approximately 13
Desperate for a miracle, Homer and Bart head to the dog track on Christmas Eve to bet Homer's meager $13 earnings on a dog named . Although the dog finishes dead last, he is abandoned by his owner and subsequently adopted by the Simpsons, becoming "the best gift of all". Fascinating Trivia Desperate for a miracle, Homer and Bart head
This episode was actually the eighth produced but aired first. The originally intended pilot, "Some Enchanted Evening," was delayed due to major animation errors.
(S1E1) is the legendary 1989 Christmas special that launched the world's most famous animated family into a half-hour series. The Plot: A Not-So-Merry Christmas