Fictional Character
Bart Simpson stands as one of the most iconic animated characters in television history and the quintessential animated troublemaker of the 1990s. Created by cartoonist Matt Groening, Bart first appeared in animated form on The Tracey Ullman Show in 1987 before becoming the breakout star of The...
Bart Simpson stands as one of the most iconic animated characters in television history and the quintessential animated troublemaker of the 1990s. Created by cartoonist Matt Groening, Bart first appeared in animated form on *The Tracey Ullman Show* in 1987 before becoming the breakout...
Unlike superheroes with extraordinary abilities, Bart Simpson's "powers" are those of an exceptionally creative, resilient, and resourceful ten-year-old boy. His abilities stem from imagination, stubbornness, and a unique way of viewing the world that allows him to accomplish the...
and his anti-authority attitude resonated with young viewers while his genuine moments of heart endeared him to adults. Bart was the face of
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in the early 1990s—a craze that saw his image on t-shirts, in music videos, and referenced across all media. **The Merchandising Empire**:
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and other Bart catchphrases appeared on millions of t-shirts **The Music**:
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for his own name (an anagram of
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Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire,
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| Year | Title | Role/Impact | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Introduction | Work | |
| 1989 | The Evolution of Bart | Work | |
| 1987 | The Tracey Ullman Beginnings | Work | |
| 1989 | The Series Premiere | Work | |
| 1991 | Adding Heart (1993-1997) | Work | |
| 1995 | Psychology and Depth (1997-2005) | Work |