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The Simpsons - The Complete First Season (1989)

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Reviews Counted:346

Fresh:321

Rotten:25

Average Rating:8.3/10

Runtime: 4 hrs 30 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Includes the original thirteen episodes from the first season of The Simpsons, including such classic episodes as "Krusty Gets Busted" featuring the first appearance by Sideshow Bob, "There's No... Includes the original thirteen episodes from the first season of The Simpsons, including such classic episodes as "Krusty Gets Busted" featuring the first appearance by Sideshow Bob, "There's No Disgrace Like Home" in which Homer tries to get the family to shape up via electroshock therapy, and "Life on the Fast Lane", in which Marge is tempted by a bowling instructor named Jacques. This set also features the original Simpsons shorts seen on The Tracey Ullman show, a never-before-seen lost episode, and more. [More]

Starring: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Starring: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Tress MacNeille, Jo Ann Harris, Penny Marshall, Kelsey Grammer, Albert Brooks

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May 5, 2009

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DVD Features:

  • 3-Disc Set
  • Region 1
  • NTSC
  • Sensormatic
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
  • Dolby Surround - English, French

Additional Release Material:

  • Behind the Scenes: Animatic ("Bart the General", with Commentary)
  • Clips/Highlights - International Clips
  • Outtakes: Introduced by Albert Brooks (Voice Actor)
  • Audio Commentary: Matt Groening - Creator
  • Shorts: The Tracey Ullman Show Shorts

Featurette:

  • 1. BBC Documentary "America's First Family"
  • 2. ABC News Report on T-Shirt Controversy

Interactive Features:

  • Interactive Menus
  • Scene Selection

Text/Photo Galleries:

  • Screenplay - Original Scripts
  • Stills/ Photos

Galleries:

  • 1. Production Art
  • 2. Magazine Covers
 
 
 
 

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