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The Tracey Ullman Show: The Comedy That Introduced The Simpsons
What happened to The Tracey Ullman Show?
Before The Simpsons became a television phenomenon, it started as a series of animated shorts on the Emmy-winning Fox sketch comedy show starring Tracey Ullman. The show helped launch the Fox network, won 10 Emmys, and introduced the world to Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. Yet, it became overshadowed by its own creation.
Explore the rise, fall, and surprising legacy of The Tracey Ullman Show — from its unlikely beginnings and groundbreaking comedy to the explosive success of The Simpsons, the backstage resentment, and Tracey Ullman's bitter…
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