What was going on when 'The Simpsons' debuted in December of 1989

The 800th episode of 'The Simpsons' ran on Feb. 15. What was going on in the world in December of 1989 when the show debuted?
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'The Simpsons,' 'Family Guy,' and More Get a Huge Yet Unsurprising Renewal Update

Fox is reuniting its Animation Domination lineup and locking them down for years to come. The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Bob's Burgers have all been given huge, if not particularly surprising, ...
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Why Adult Animation Might Be Saving TV

Collage of "Rick and Morty," "Bob's Burgers," "The Simpsons," "Big Mouth" and "Family Guy" (Adult Swim, Fox, Netflix, TheWrap) It’s no secret that the linear TV industry has been in a state of ...
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Fox Renews ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ And ‘American Dad!’ For 4 Seasons Each

Fox Entertainment has renewed four animated series for four seasons apiece, a surprisingly bullish order for a broadcast network that is sure to be welcome news at a time of instability in the broader ...
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‘The Simpsons’ Real Pilot Was So Bad It Almost Erased 36 Years of Animation

The Simpsons premiered on December 17th, 1989, with the Christmas-themed "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire," a heartwarming episode that brought the family out of The Tracey Ullman Show and onto ...