'The Simpsons': Remembering 23 seasons

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<b>In Springfield:</b> The Simpson family makes the leap from "The Tracey Ullman Show" to its own series with a special Christmas episode, titled "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire."

<b>Beyond Springfield:</b> The final year of the Cold War era; the Gulf War begins in Kuwait.

<b>Notable guests:</b> Albert Brooks (credited as A. Brooks), Kelsey Grammer, Penny Marshall.

<b>Season rating:</b> 13.4 million households.

'The Simpsons' season one

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In Springfield: The Simpson family makes the leap from part of "The Tracey Ullman Show" to its own series with a special Christmas episode, titled "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire." Beyond Springfield: The final year of the Cold War era; the Gulf War begins in Kuwait. Notable guests: Albert Brooks (credited as A. Brooks), Kelsey Grammer, Penny Marshall. Season rating: 13.4 million households.

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