The Simpsons: A Cultural HistoryFrom its crudely drawn vignettes on The Tracey Ullman Show to its nearly 700 episodes, The Simpsons has evolved from an alternative programming experiment to a worldwide cultural phenomenon. At 30 seasons and counting, The Simpsons boasts the distinction as the longest running fictional primetime series in the history of American television. Broadcast around the globe, the show's viewers relate to a plethora of iconic characters from Homer, Marge,