When it comes to TV shows that have run for decades, I'm sure some big ones come to mind. You could bring up several police procedurals or law shows, like NCIS or Law & Order, or you could think of shows like Doctor Who, which has different iterations. But for me, the first thing that pops up is The Simpsons, and I’m glad we grew up watching it.
The iconic animated family sitcom changed the world of television when it first aired in 1989, and through more than thirty seasons, characters have come and gone – some of which have grown in popularity. And there are Simpsons characters you might not have realized weren't even in the first season. Let's talk about some of the most popular and when they first appeared.
