The Simpsons Producers Break Down The Show's Biggest Moments

The Simpsons Producers Break Down The Show's Biggest Moments | GQ

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Join director and consulting producer David Silverman and showrunner and executive producer Matt Selman as they break down 'The Simpsons' biggest moments of all time. From working with Matt Groening and designing hundreds of opening credit couch gags to The Simpsons Movie and Spider Pig, they take us through the iconic animated sitcom's highlights through the years.
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00:00 The Simpsons Biggest Moments
00:26 David Silverman & Matt Selman
00:53 The Tracey Ullman Show
02:54 Couch Gags
04:53 Itchy & Scratchy
05:59 Side Characters & Guest Actors
08:22 The Treehouse of Horror
09:42 The Simpsons Movie
12:28 The Memes
13:54 Predictions
Director - Graham Corrigan
Director of Photography - AJ Young
Editor - Paul Isakson
Talent - Matt Selman & David Silverman
Producer - Kristen Rakes
Associate Producer - Sam Dennis
Production Managers - Andressa Pelachi & Peter Brunette
Production Coordinator - Carolina Wachockier
Talent Booker - Paige Garbarini
Camera Operator - Shay Eberle Gunst
Audio - Gray Thomas Sowers
Production Assistant - Phil Arliss
Groomer - Vanessa Rene
Post Production Supervisor - Rachael Knight
Supervising Editor - Rob Lombardi
Assistant Editor - Billy Ward
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@joeybonin7691 Ай бұрын

Speaking of memes, the one with Grandpa (12:55) coming into the club and circling with hat off his head and exiting with it back on after seeing Bart was one of the best.

@atx0025 Жыл бұрын

The Simpsons holds a place in pop culture unlike any show ever has or ever will.

@ConnorHammond Жыл бұрын

It's funny, with all the amazing animated shows taking progressive strides (South Park, Family Guy, Rick and Morty), I agree that it's hard to believe any one show will take a leap into the beyond.

@DeadlyV1RU5 Жыл бұрын

The only comparable thing is Star Wars imo.

@LucasLarrahona Жыл бұрын

True that.

@nixpuk75 Жыл бұрын

in the spirit of this video , I'd hold off on the prediction "..or ever will" 😉

@breakerofnames1233 Жыл бұрын

South Park better

@cindyalibaster5409 Жыл бұрын

one of my favorite jokes, i forget which episode, but bart and lisa were looking at some magazine predicting the future and it said people will have five fingers lmao

@DanArnets1492 Жыл бұрын

It's in the vocabulary-building episode IIRC, it's in that magazine that Lisa finds the casette tapes to lose weight... except the ones Homer receive are vocabulary-building ones because they've run out of diet ones

@pronkb000 Жыл бұрын

Omni Magazine! Which was a real magazine at the time.

@paulwalford9122 Жыл бұрын

The best guest actor will always be the late Phil Hartman who voiced many on The Classic Simpsons episodes.

@A22DNAL Жыл бұрын

Facts!

@salemthecat Жыл бұрын

Rip 😢

@marc-antoinemarcoux697 Жыл бұрын

He wasn't guest though he was part of the secondary cast. Guest are one or two episodes max and one character, Hartman did more

@luismarioguerrerosanchez4747 5 ай бұрын

Troy McClure and Lionel Hutz were my favorite supporting characters in the show.

@cliveowen334 Жыл бұрын

While there's no denying this show isn't what it was, and though certain modern episodes are great, the early seasons were absolutely outstanding TV. A game changing world affecting phenomenon, a marvel in semi-adult animation. The Simpsons plays a huge role in my childhood, shaping much of my humour and interests today. Great to see these two discussing the behind the scenes stuff!

@gatovolador7618 Жыл бұрын

@@guyincognito8440 Ho-mare? Who is Ho-mare?!??

@zocava90 Жыл бұрын

I’m one of four siblings and we all loved the Simpsons and it helped shape our humour as children too. We are all very different people in our 30s now and the one thing that still binds us all together is sending each other Simpsons quotes and clips almost daily. I love that it has given us that.

@Sola174 Жыл бұрын

I grew up on The Simpsons, was 18 in 2007, studying music (in Australia). A few months after the movie came out, we had our big choir night & one of the students had transcribed Spider Pig for a 10-piece choir. The rest of us watching were cheering and stamping our feet. Loved it!

@ericousleyjr9119 Жыл бұрын

Im 38 years old and have been watching this show since it began in 89'. It holds a special place in my heart...

@martronix85 Жыл бұрын

Me too I believe our family literally sat around the tv during christmas time and watched the first christmas episode. (tear)

@shawnhussain7713 Жыл бұрын

My cousin was obsessed with this show and he was the coolest so that’s how I started watching it. Best show ever!

@sulfergotjuice Жыл бұрын

You are old

@Notinmylifetime Жыл бұрын

It’s crap now. Once they went woke I stopped watching. Changing voices because of race? Lester in Cleveland show is white. The guy that voices him is black…?????

@tbird81 Жыл бұрын

I hope you stopped in 99.

@fourn7wenty Жыл бұрын

The Simpsons started in 1989, the first episode was aired 3 months after I was born. By 8 years old I’d watched every episode twice. By 20 I’d seen every episode 3 times. it raised me and a whole generation on family comedy and the perception of the world through the eyes of the Simpsons. there is nothing and never will be anything like the Simpsons.

@Tekkenandgaming Жыл бұрын

Man I loved this show so much as a kid, Up to season 15 all of it was so unique and amazing. Still isn’t anything like it now, and we probably won’t get anything like it again. Such a great show.

@justafidemyself Жыл бұрын

Bob's Burgers is pretty close tbh, and Futurama.

@robroy6374 Жыл бұрын

thank you for saying that the show was unique and amazing up to season 15. most people (sheeple) are ALWAYS saying that the show was good up to season 8, not even giving seasons 9 to 15 a chance. there were plenty of funny episodes during seasons 9 to 15 as well (HOMR is one of them, imo).

@thejanitor3337 Жыл бұрын

@@guyincognito8440 Thanks for proving everyone's point, dipshit.

@robroy6374 Жыл бұрын

@@guyincognito8440 not to me. seasons 1 to 15 were the good years, also thanks for proving my point about people being sheeple.

@AcidWords1 Жыл бұрын

@@robroy6374 I would say up to 10 is amazing, and 11-13 started a slow decline that they never pulled out of.

@jessicathomas73 Жыл бұрын

Growing up as a kid in the 90's, The Simpsons were a cultural phenomenon. When the two part Who Shot Mr Burns episode aired, it was huge. The X files episode 2 parter was also huge. It was on 5 days a week here in Australia for years.

@GarytongueBetz-vl1fu 11 ай бұрын

Which way does the water drain in your toilets?

@jessicathomas73 11 ай бұрын

I close the lid when I flush so I cannot answer this question@@GarytongueBetz-vl1fu

@AntoniBrown 9 ай бұрын

The x files episode wasn't a 2 parter.

@sophiaisabelle0227 Жыл бұрын

The Simpsons creators are all creative geniuses. They have a lot of insight to share with the world.

@deadmeatjb Жыл бұрын

Its deeper than that, animator david silverman went on to win an Oscar animating monsters inc, hank azaria became a world class voice and character actor, John swartzwelder being this enigmatic but very good writer who did nothing but interject his ideas with mostly no feedback yet his writing still made it to air

@rileytipper5110 Жыл бұрын

@@deadmeatjb not to mention they’re all time travellers 😂

@deadmeatjb Жыл бұрын

@@rileytipper5110 corny ahhh minor

@BenjamintheTortoise Жыл бұрын

Great video! A simple yet groundbreaking show to highlight.... This show keeps a pulse on what's relevant and they're somehow able to keep up (and predict!) what's going on in the world, year after year after year.... Truly remarkable. I have such admiration for the creators, writers, actors, and artists. Thanks for the heart warming, yet cynical perspective... And the legacy of giggles you continue to share with us. Much love.

@wildwest1832 Жыл бұрын

well I might say "were"

@Tom_Harding Жыл бұрын

Hank Scorpio as the villain in the Simpsons movie would’ve been sooo good

@AlexOkami Жыл бұрын

Truly

@auroninja Жыл бұрын

I love this. I'm just starting in the animation industry and love hearing more details of industry tales.

@JaredGriffiths2000 Жыл бұрын

I'd never heard of Herman and Katnip before. I always thought Ichy and Scratchy were only based on Tom and Jerry.

@passiveaggressive6175 Жыл бұрын

Me too

@AntonAdelson Жыл бұрын

I thought it was based on spy vs spy even

@JaredGriffiths2000 Жыл бұрын

@@AntonAdelson I've never heard of Spy vs Spy.

@AntonAdelson Жыл бұрын

@@JaredGriffiths2000 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spy_vs._Spy enjoy!

@saintjimmy456 Жыл бұрын

Treehouse of Horror hasn't been good for a very long time but this year's was a return to form, each segment was solid.

@Justking Жыл бұрын

this season as a whole has been a much higher quality. There have been some misses but it seems like they're taking some risks and trying some new things.

@KairuHakubi Жыл бұрын

@@Justking hmm. well if they give the white actors their roles back, i'll go back to watching it.

@eclat4641 Жыл бұрын

@@Justking i agree - the new ones are good again .

@johnmartinez7440 Жыл бұрын

@@KairuHakubi OK snowflake.

@KairuHakubi Жыл бұрын

@@johnmartinez7440 you know that term is used against your side, right? not mine. You can't just "no u" with it.

@michaelbiscay9836 Жыл бұрын

It was great hearing these guys talk. It almost made me wanna go watch some of the recent episodes. Almost.

@reddreds1 Жыл бұрын

I will.

@johnmartinez7440 Жыл бұрын

I did a giant binge-watch on Disney+ and actually thought some of it was pretty decent.

@1craley878 Жыл бұрын

I love this show, I don't care what people say about it being over years ago, I still laugh when I watch new episodes too.

@Rustyjamesman Жыл бұрын

I've been watching all the Simpsons on disney + lately, this is so cool to see!

@catherinesmith9820 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Thank you David, Matt, and GQ.

@oscarmorales8979 Жыл бұрын

The Simpsons has always been my favorite show ever since elementary school. It’s become a part of my life at this point.

@ShapeyFiend Жыл бұрын

My 8 year old is currently on Season 3 and loving it. I told him not to binge it too fast because there are only 8 seasons.

@kristianTV1974 Жыл бұрын

You're a good parent, but they also need to know how cruel the world can be!

@fen1x591 Жыл бұрын

Yea, I wonder why when I look at imdb there are 30 seasons when I know FOR SURE that only 8th of them actually exist. Must be some kind of bug

@cliffhanger5363 Жыл бұрын

No, there are 34 seasons

@fen1x591 Жыл бұрын

@@cliffhanger5363 unlucky, haven't been up to date with the current 'trash'

@Xstation20 Жыл бұрын

@cliffhanger 536 after season 9 the show started to go downhill.

@ridefreeordie831 Жыл бұрын

Simpsons has been around so long for a reason. Now bring back APU!! Thank you, come again.

@hunyesmith03 Жыл бұрын

Yes please!

@umarrazvi Жыл бұрын

Such a poor decison caving into crazy ppl demands shows how weak the ppl behind simpsons are though

@tdb517 Жыл бұрын

@@umarrazvi It's not the creators but the producers. It's only about money, not about politics. Don't be naive

@umarrazvi Жыл бұрын

@@tdb517 I know the producers care about money but crazy ppl have made it political. All Simpsons characters are sterotypes but apparently we cant have minority ones coz.. idk its bad, so they say. And wont they make their money anyway once u dont cave into loonies demand give it 2 weeks they cry about something else. So im not being naive im just saying the truth for what it is

@tdb517 Жыл бұрын

@@umarrazvi you're calling the people behind the Simpson weak. It's inaccurate and simplistic. Calling everyone woke and weak is not a good way to make a point

@victorespino5650 Жыл бұрын

When Bart raises his hand over the galactic travel mastery

@lara_xy Жыл бұрын

This has been my go-to comfort show, watching it over and over again!

@goldtomlin3438 Жыл бұрын

When I am in a bad mood or have a bad day, the Simpsons are always making me forget what I am going through and just make me laugh, huge nostalgia with this show also and watch it regularly even at the age of 26. Such a classic! The first 12 seasons are just golden. After that, the show kind of dropped in quality but still is watchable and had moments of laughter!

@VIRGOLEGACY Жыл бұрын

Grew up on the simpsons never heard of Herman and Katnip till now lol

@BenjamintheTortoise Жыл бұрын

@puertoblack4605 Жыл бұрын

“YEAH USED ME SKINNER!! YOU USED ME!!!”

@nickchambers3935 Жыл бұрын

3:32 "One of the ways the show stays fresh now" lol are you sure about that

@MM-ko1bk Жыл бұрын

"I don't like the idea of Milhouse having two spaghetti meals in one day."

@Wutwut1n1 Жыл бұрын

I need an hour and a half or more of this 👌

@natalieitliongfechter6073 Жыл бұрын

This show is my childhood. Would watch reruns after school. Would love new episodes aire on Sunday nights back in the day ❤️❤️

@CaLI0w Жыл бұрын

A lot of people slate the show now but being born in 1992 this show means a lot to me. It means a lot to anyone born in the 80s onwards I guess. It’s a huge part of our lives. Unpopular opinion, I never want this show to end

@edwardcorey1071 Жыл бұрын

I was born 85 but i watched the Simpsons moment i could comprehend words,i will ball my eyes out ,when they do their last episode,show is almost older than me

@dbone3356 Жыл бұрын

Duffman! is thrusting. In the direction. Of the problem. OH YEAH! Can't wait for the Duffman centeric episode. BTW, I have a theory that Duffman and Zapp Brannigan are related. Just like Fry and Farnsworth. They look alike, they act alike. Also, I'd love the see the return of Hank Scorpio.

@thetruthissosimple3860 Жыл бұрын

Ok Gonna watch this later man Seems a really good one

@BrokenNoseBoxing Жыл бұрын

Fantastic. This makes me wanna watch The Simpsons again

@stagnantlasagna Жыл бұрын

Forever wishing Disney Plus had the DVD director's commentary as an option. As a die hard classic Simpsons fan I could listen to these guys talk all day

@micheljauvin3536 6 ай бұрын

i love it thanks you guys

@Dmolina3715 Жыл бұрын

I love how they are proud of the guests when … we skip those episodes

@A22DNAL Жыл бұрын

The Simpsons: Epic! [SIDENOTE] SpiderPig goes down as the most memorable jingle for me...ever. Marge's introduction kills it!🤣"How did the pig tracks get on the ceiling?" Also, I wish they would've spoke on Phil Hartman's legacy and the characters he has played. I don't think there are more memorable characters than Troy McClure & Lionel Hutz!♥

@nolaningersoll4129 Жыл бұрын

The tree house of horror has been a staple in my Halloween tradition.

@keenoled Жыл бұрын

There was a dip some years back, but what I love is they came back so strong season what is it, 32 or 33 is now my fave. Marge, Lisa and Bart becoming foodies, love that one.

@Stash140 Жыл бұрын

Gonna luv this

@ardendolas Жыл бұрын

I could watch hours of David, Matt, and the rest of the crew talk about the history of The Simpsons

@liannechristie1987 Жыл бұрын

I am so happy I found this so happy

@BoondockGore Жыл бұрын

Simpsons is what I watch to go to bed. Love the comfort

@calipso2002 Жыл бұрын

спасибо огромное за этот волшебный мульт сериал

@michaelscottoriginal 5 ай бұрын

Growing up in the 90s in the Philippines, obviously, English isn't my first language. But watched a few episodes and I was hooked. At that time, I couldn't catch all yhe the jokes. Watching this made me study hard to be fluent in English and then made me curious to expand my horizons to get the pop culture references

@FoodLovesCompany Жыл бұрын

Iconic show with so many memorable jokes and quotes. The Conan years (for me) are and will always be my favourite

@DanArnets1492 Жыл бұрын

Born in late 1991 and have watched every single Simpsons episode ever, still can remember many many quotes

@TVVENCH Жыл бұрын

Also born in late 1991! Grew up on this show and now rewatching as an adult

@seanflanagan5439 Жыл бұрын

I’m a big boy

@ChazTotti Жыл бұрын

Same story here!!

@passiveaggressive6175 Жыл бұрын

The New Orleans montage is iconic

@wissamjaugeon Жыл бұрын

I could watch 2 hours of this

@fen1x591 Жыл бұрын

First let's say 8 seasons were so good I rewatch episodes even today, after that....

@musiclisha Жыл бұрын

I’m 32 and still watch the show almost daily. My 6 month old also loves it 😍

@BougieSuzy Жыл бұрын

The Simpson is ICONIC.

@ludou7 Жыл бұрын

Best animated show of all time.

@patrickbyrne5070 Жыл бұрын

Bar none. (Seasons 2-12 or whatever) nothing ever got close.

@FoxGoesSquee Жыл бұрын

Nah. But its def wayyy up there

@car9melo Жыл бұрын

@@FoxGoesSquee yea, nothing comes close

@JammastaJ23 Жыл бұрын

The limping on of the show for decades after relevancy has ruined its legacy IMHO. Like 3 - 8 was up there as probably the best animated run ever but the "Simpsons" overall ruined itself with decades of inessential shows.

@vectoralphaSec Жыл бұрын

Not even. There are far better animated shows out there.

@drewmah8735 Жыл бұрын

I’m currently working through each episode on Disney upto season 14 now. It’s a pity the Michael Jackson episode isn’t on Disney

@KairuHakubi Жыл бұрын

yo ho ho matey

@sour_milk_tho7369 Жыл бұрын

but he returnes in like season 30 or later

@ridefreeordie831 Жыл бұрын

I thought Groundskeeper Willy was Scottish because the Scotts invented Golf so they perfected the keeping of grounds. lol.

@KairuHakubi Жыл бұрын

_I'm_ just now realizing that his first appearance was in an episode that featured groundskeeping heavily. It had literally never occurred to me before oh right, the character was made for the role in the story, not just at random to fill out the faculty. this is why it's probably best I don't have my own TV show yet.

@markoz673bajen8 Жыл бұрын

"Grease Me up Woman" "O-k!

@KairuHakubi Жыл бұрын

@@markoz673bajen8 ...okey dokey.

@Freakywwe Жыл бұрын

Kids, take notes. You're looking at two living legends

@dwoodstwin Жыл бұрын

GQ bringing the heat

@jimjamsam3482 Жыл бұрын

Don Hertzfeldt couch gag has to be the best one

@MXOY99 Жыл бұрын

Wish this went longer.

@billyb6001 Жыл бұрын

Unlike the actual series

@floats59 Жыл бұрын

The deathnote treehouse of horror episode made me watch deathnote for the first time😂 it was so good

@anthonyfrench3169 Жыл бұрын

I remember being happy to go to my babysitter because I knew three things. 1. I can play the NES. 2 and 3. I could watch the Tracy Ulman Show and get a chance to see The Simpsons short...though the 1st season of the show I was disappointed (as a kid) not seeing "The Real" Simpsons like what was on the Tracy Ulman Show lol.

@tristanhintze7932 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed watching this video 👍

@crosstar Жыл бұрын

Are you a robot?

@tristanhintze7932 Жыл бұрын

@@crosstar nooo😅

@niamhflynn Жыл бұрын

Happy 33rd Anniversary The Simpsons 💛 (1989-2022)

@bumblebee2956 Жыл бұрын

They are the true time travelers 😂

@Socksydeeryenaboi Жыл бұрын

The Simpsons hold a special place in Pop Culture, it was one of the first animated shows to hold a very special place in everyone’s hearts

@hououinkyouma5539 Жыл бұрын

I still remember the Don Hertzfeldt couch gag

@leonbudd912 Жыл бұрын

I didn't know there was a billi eilish episode. I'm glad I haven't watched for years. The show peaked at steamed hams and we all know it!!!

@julian7882 Жыл бұрын

No mother! It’s just the northern lights.

@thephonelad992 Жыл бұрын

It thankfully was just a short and not a full episode. New simpsons is getting good though! not as funny as back then but it's got some good gags!

@PricefieldPunk Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing the Simpsons are still going.

@Manbearbull Жыл бұрын

it should have been Hank Scorpio. it would have been awesome

@calculonthemosthumble2688 Жыл бұрын

Simpsons and Futurama are the GOATS

@debbiemoore2747 Жыл бұрын

Interesting hearing this point of view

@mostar1219 Жыл бұрын

4:11 YEA! SPIKE R MONSTER!!!

@Luke-kj1rj Жыл бұрын

Seasons 3-10 will never be matched

@donnydont Жыл бұрын

How to spot a scrub: Doesn't appreciate Season 2, the best season.

@Kylefassbinderful 3 ай бұрын

I think it's great that instead of just recycling their own stuff over and over they reach out to outsiders to do stuff like couch gags. That's a move I genuinely do _not_ see many other shows doing. The couch gag would be too sacred or something like that.

@hasanazeem7454 Жыл бұрын

Iconic!

@cloudnimble Жыл бұрын

Can you guys get Ty Ollson to break down his career. Mans been in everything.

@Deadlift4chips Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the anime inspiration. Especially the death note reference.

@Rockmaster867 Жыл бұрын

11:30 this would have been waaaay better than the movie we got...

@PogieJoe Жыл бұрын

GQ knocking it out of the park with great interviews like these.

@benoliver4474 Жыл бұрын

Simpson Pictures That I Gone and Done should do a couch gag.

@Binnieth Жыл бұрын

I would love to see some earlier draft scripts of the Simpsons movie

@pineoandloeb Жыл бұрын

Blown away how funny the classic jokes are! Also blown away how cringey the new ones are 😆

@ChannelJuku Жыл бұрын

This was fun

@lousmer427 Жыл бұрын

First animated sitcom? Fred Flintstone would like a word.

@KairuHakubi Жыл бұрын

america's favorite non-prehistoric family

@alanjamesh.zamorano1677 Жыл бұрын

Even Homer Simpson was more self aware when he was singing his own name to the tune of The Flintstones theme, before hitting a chestnut tree with his car.

@mikearchibald744 Жыл бұрын

@@alanjamesh.zamorano1677 Yeah, but not much. Come on, lots of sitcoms wiht 'real people' who have LESS self awareness than Flintstones.

@chrisobedo Жыл бұрын

I really hope they try experimenting alot. The episode "lisa the boy scout" was great

@JAXX.PARKER Жыл бұрын

I really believe The Simpsons will run forever

@johnbadal7319 Жыл бұрын

The celebrities ruined the show as did the family guyesque asides. This show's first 20 seasons are the cornerstone of my sense of humor

@ScottMurrayBestFamilyCars Жыл бұрын

Can we please throw some gratitude in the direction of Conan O'Brien? Laughing time is over.

@REECEM92 Жыл бұрын

Seasons 1-13 to me we're the best.

@SaKOTR Жыл бұрын

I hope if they ever decide to stop the Simpsons full seasons. They at least keep the Treehouse of Horror and Christmas episodes. I really look forward to those each year. I also hope they have another movie planned. :)

@arynrowland862 Жыл бұрын

That would be cool. In the UK, they do that a lot with comedy series, just make a Christmas special.