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David Silverman, an original animator on “The Simpsons,” came up with rules for how the characters should look.
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David Silverman came up with rules for how The Simpsons characters should look
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- February 20, 2026 at 12:46 AM (6 months ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/15/arts/television/the-simpsons-matt-groening.html
Matt Groening discusses the 800th episode of The Simpsons and the show's longevity. He reflects on the show's evolution, his role, and the collaborative effort behind it. Groening also touches on the show's global popularity and his father's reaction to the character Homer.
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