The name Springfield is found in at least 29 US states. However, it is in Springfield, Oregon that you can see murals in the colors of the famous yellow characters.
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Simpsons creator Matt Groening once claimed that the Simpsons’ fictional town resembles Portland, Oregon, where he grew up.
Some details about the Simpsons
- The Simpson family was first seen on the small screen on April 19, 1987. These were short episodes that aired as part of the Tracy Ullman Show ;
- Fox aired the first episode on December 17, 1989;
- The family has had its star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame since January 14, 2000;
- A feature film in 2007 grossed over $527 million;
- On the clock: 33 seasons, 728 episodes, making it the longest-lived TV series.