Good Night (The Simpsons)

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Good Night is the first short of the The Simpsons series. It originally aired on The Tracey Ullman Show on April 19, 1987. The short was created by Matt Groening, who also created the characters and the concept for the series.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The short features the Simpson family as they prepare for bed. Homer and Marge tuck in their children, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie, and wish them good night. Each child has a different reaction to the bedtime routine, leading to humorous and endearing moments that highlight their distinct personalities.

Characters[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

"Good Night" was the first appearance of the Simpson family on television. The characters were designed by Matt Groening, who based them on his own family members. The animation was produced by Klasky Csupo, a studio known for its work on various animated series.

Significance[edit | edit source]

"Good Night" is significant as it marked the debut of the Simpson family, who would later become the central characters of the long-running and highly influential animated series The Simpsons. The short established the basic dynamics of the family and set the tone for the humor and style that would characterize the series.